Press Releases

Vietnam–Korea Blockchain Cooperation Advances Digital Economy Partnership

Vietnam and Korea strengthen blockchain collaboration to drive digital transformation, RWA tracking, and industrial innovation across Southeast Asia. SEOUL, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam, currently ranked...

Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia advocate for strong partnerships among key stakeholders to achieve quality education for persons with disabilities

To celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES) and Australia through the BEQUAL program hosted an event on 18th December highlighting successful partnerships for inclusive...

Global Times: Chinese-built hydropower station lights up homes of remote Lao village, dreams of prosperity

Beijing, China, Dec. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In today's world, green has become the defining color of the New Era in China, with green development emerging as a significant feature of Chinese modernization. Green development, which seeks to...

Building Safe Schools: Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia continue their partnership to strengthen Child Protection and Safeguarding in primary classrooms

The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) of Lao PDR, with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, is delivering new training sessions on Child Protection and Safeguarding across three Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs)....

Value Chains, Rural Areas, Nutrition-Centered Food Systems Key to Food Security in Lao PDR: ADB Report 

VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (9 December 2024) — The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) can improve health and food security by strengthening agricultural value chains, supporting rural areas, and scaling up...

Evidence for clean air action: quantifying emission sources in Lao PDR

Around March and April each year, most of Lao is shrouded in a toxic haze. In 2023, this haze pollution contributed to 2000 premature deaths in 2021. Exposure to air pollution inside people’s homes poses an even greater risk, contributing to an...

To His Excellency Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

AZERBAIJAN, December 2 - 02 December 2024, 11:09 Dear Mr. President, On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you and, through you, your entire nation on the occasion of the national holiday of the Lao People's...

Vice Minister of Education and Sports, with support from Australia, hands over learning materials, essential products and clothes to Phin district in Savannakhet province

From 10th to 12th November 2024, H.E. Dr. Samlane Phankhavong, Vice Minister of Education and Sports (MoES) led a delegation composed of MoES representatives from the Department of Planning, the Cabinet, the Youth Union, Vientiane Provincial...

ADB Appoints Shanny Campbell as Lao PDR Country Director

VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (23 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shanny Campbell as its Country Director for the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). She assumed office this week. Ms. Campbell...

Graphion Energy Solutions Unveils world's 1st 10 minute Electric Motorcycle Charging Stations in Lao PDR

Fastest Electric Motorcycle Charger VIENTIANE, LAOS, October 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Graphion Energy Solutions USA is set to revolutionize sustainable transportation in Laos with its innovative electric motorcycle conversion service,...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone

CANADA, October 10 - Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister...

PM Lawrence Wong to visit Vientiane, Lao PDR (Oct 2024)

Source: PMO Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR from 9 to 12 October 2024 in conjunction with the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits. Prime Minister Wong will lead the Singapore...

Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão to Visit Lao PDR, Portugal and Indonesia

Mon. 07 of Outubro of 2024, 08:41h The Prime Minister, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, will embark on a series of visits starting this week on October 8th to Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), then on official visit to Portugal, followed by a...

ADB Forecasts 4% Growth for Lao PDR in 2024

VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (25 September 2024) — Services and clean energy investments are supporting growth in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), but macroeconomic challenges from public debt continue to constrain...

Filming crew in the Lao primary schools to produce Teacher Development videos Copy Copy

The first five videos are currently in production and the filming crew with the curriculum specialists from the Research Institute for Educational Sciences and the BEQUAL program were shooting last week in a real-life Lao primary classroom...

Timor-Leste and Laos Sign Partnership on Diplomatic Cooperation and Visa Waiver

Australia and Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR promote gender equality in the classroom

Ms. Sommerville said “Australia is proud to support the Ministry of Education and Sports through the BEQUAL program with this awareness raising campaign. This initiative is an example our ongoing commitment to inclusive education and ensuring all...

LOTTERIA by LOTTE GRS Takes on the U.S. Market with K-Burger

Official opening of LOTTERIA’s first U.S. store in Fullerton, California on August 14. FULLERTON, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOTTE GRS (CEO: Woochul Cha), the operator of the burger franchise LOTTERIA, held the...

Ministry of Education and Australia ensure all students receive the Lao language support they need when starting school

Ms Vanessa Hegarty, First Secretary, Australian Embassy, said “Australia and the MoES collaborated to pilot new teaching methods to increase inclusion of all children in the education system, especially disadvantaged children who speak another...

China states stable growth in railway freight

(MENAFN) China reported stable growth in railway freight during the first seven months of 2025, driven by more efficient network operations and enhanced services, according to national railway authorities. The railway system moved over 2.33...