Social development
Education and training
Chinese bank-funded school building handed over to local Lao community
VIENTIANE, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Teachers and students of Huaxieng village primary school in Lao capital Vientiane have been delighted with the new school building constructed with the funding from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).More ...
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Govt outlines plans for education development in 2019
The government plans to improve the standard of education in 2019 by increasing school enrolment and ensuring that more children complete at least primary school education.Achievement of these targets will help fulfil the goals of the education sector development plan by 2020.More ...
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Japan grants 107 billion kip for education improvement in Laos
The Japanese government and people have provided grant aid for the Project for Improving Secondary School Environment in the central and southern provinces of Laos, to develop education and improve the secondary school environment.More ...
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Laos, Luxembourg review rule of law and legal education programmes
Government officials met with representatives of the Luxembourg government in Vientiane yesterday to review the progress of the LAO-031-Legal Teaching and Training and Promotion of the Rule of Law Concept project and make plans for the year ahead.More ...
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Laos-Korea training centre opens to spur rural development
The Laos-Korea Rural Development Training Centre in Xaythany district, Vientiane, officially opened on Tuesday with the intention of boosting the capacity of people working in the agriculture, forestry and rural development sector.The centre was established to strengthen rural development in Laos in alignment with the ...
Times Reporters
How Laos plans to educate its young leaders
Almost a third of Laos’ population is under 14 years old, according to the CIA World Factbook. With a median age of 22, this young, vibrant generation will one day be the civil servants and business leaders of Laos.This is Laos’ future generation, one that ...
Apala Bhattacharya
Govt, foundation agree to New Generation Schools pilot project
The government has entered into an agreement with the British-based Franks Family Foundation for cooperation in the New Generation Schools Laos Pilot Project in Vientiane.More ...
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National University launches PhD programme in economics
Faculty of Economics and Business Management under the National University of Laos (NUOL) will commence a Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Economics in March next year following a launch ceremony on Wednesday.More ...
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Australia’s Endeavour Scholarship Gives High Priority To Lao PDR
(KPL) Applications are now open for the 2019 Round of the Australian Government Endeavour Leadership Programme, which provides scholarships for high-performing international students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long-term education, training and research opportunities in Australia.More ...
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Quality of education improved at all levels: Minister
The quality of education at all levels has been further improved due to important contributions from several sectors, particularly the contribution of teachers across the country.More ...
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