Over 23 million students nationwide begin new school-year

Lao Education Sector Records Quality Improvements and Advances Structural Reform

Vientiane: The Lao education sector achieved notable progress during the 2024-2025 academic year, marking a transition toward higher quality standards across all levels of education, from early childhood to higher education.

According to Lao News Ag…

Khammouane Flood Damage Tops 275 Billion Kip, Affects 151,000 Residents

Vientiane: Flooding across Khammouane Province between July and August 2026 has affected around 151,000 residents across all 10 districts, with preliminary damage estimated at more than 275.57 billion kip, as provincial authorities accelerate recovery…

PNP lifts moratorium on tattoo ban for cops

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) would push through with the implementation of the ban on visible tattoos for personnel and aspiring police officers.

This came as PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil lifted the moratorium on the measure…