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Australia and the Ministry of Education and Sports launch a groundbreaking video to promote gender equality in the classroom
BEQUAL
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March 7, 2025
On 4th March 2025, Dr. Daravone Kittiphanh, Vice Minister of Education and Sports, Lao PDR, and Ms. Benita Sommerville, Charge d’affaires, Australian Embassy, co-chaired an event celebrating International Women’s Day. to raise awareness about the...
Speech by Minister In the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Second Minister for Education Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman during the Committee of Supply Debate, 3 March 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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March 3, 2025
1 Mr Chairman, MPs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, Sharael Taha, and Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant asked about the situation in Gaza, what Singapore has done to address the situation, and what more we can do to support a de-escalation of the conflict. 2 MP...
Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia continue collaboration to identify inclusive teaching practices
BEQUAL
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February 13, 2025
From 10 February – 7 March 2025, a research team of 32 enumerators from several Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) departments and three Teacher Training Colleges (Luang Namtha, Khang Khai and Savannakhet) will travel to primary schools...
LOTTERIA by LOTTE GRS Takes on the U.S. Market with K-Burger
EIN Presswire
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August 18, 2025
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...
Laos Beer Market to Reach US$ 821.5 Million by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 4.05% from 2024 to 2032 | Astute Analytica
EIN Presswire
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November 25, 2024
CHICAGO, NY, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 valued at 𝐔𝐒$ 𝟓𝟕𝟒.𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, is poised for significant growth over the next decade. According to the latest market report, the market is projected...
Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia strengthen support for teachers on key teaching challenges
BEQUAL
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January 22, 2025
Throughout the month of January, the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program will provide a fifth round of training...
Ministry of Education and Australia support teachers with development videos to address their most common challenges
BEQUAL
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January 3, 2025
The Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR, with support from Australia through the Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program, has produced two new teacher development videos on classroom management and Lao language...
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
BEQUAL
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December 19, 2024
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...
UM holds awards ceremony for Bank of China Trophy UltiMater Entrepreneur Competition
Macao Government News
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August 21, 2025
MACAU, August 21 - The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of Macau (UM) held the final round and awards ceremony of the ‘2025 Bank of China Trophy UltiMater Entrepreneur Competition’. A total of 70 entrepreneurial...
Ministry of Education and Australia put the spotlight on best practice multigrade teaching
BEQUAL
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December 6, 2024
Over a third of teachers in Lao PDR teach multigrade classes with students from two or more grade levels learning together in the same classroom. It can be a difficult task, requiring teachers to adapt their lessons and divide their attention...
ADB to Build Resilience and Reduce Poverty in Lao PDR
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $32 million financing package to help reduce poverty and food insecurity, empower women, and build resilience amid increasing health,...
ADB Supports Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement in Lao PDR
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $50.3 million financing package, including a $2 million technical assistance from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and...
ICE Deports Heinous Criminal Illegal Aliens Including a Gang Member, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 13, 2025
All had final orders of removal from an immigration judge, some as early as 2003 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the deportation of Laotian criminal illegal aliens, including a gang member who obstructed a...
Vietnam–Korea Blockchain Cooperation Advances Digital Economy Partnership
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
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...
Global Times: Chinese-built hydropower station lights up homes of remote Lao village, dreams of prosperity
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 22, 2024
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...
ADB Support to Enhance Preschool Education in Uzbekistan through Private Sector
Asian Development Bank
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December 18, 2024
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN (18 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been appointed as a transaction advisor to the Ministry of Preschool and School Education and the Ministry of Economy and Finance to support the delivery of...
Value Chains, Rural Areas, Nutrition-Centered Food Systems Key to Food Security in Lao PDR: ADB Report
Asian Development Bank
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December 9, 2024
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...
Vice Minister of Education and Sports, with support from Australia, hands over learning materials, essential products and clothes to Phin district in Savannakhet province
BEQUAL
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November 20, 2024
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...
Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia pilot a new tool to improve teaching quality
BEQUAL
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November 8, 2024
The TSA tool was designed in 2023 by the same technical working group responsible for revising the Primary Teaching Standards. The objective was to create a tool to help teachers reflect on their performance against the primary teaching standards...
Preparing Youth for the Future: Stem Prodigy and SLAM! Foundation Collaborate on STEM Education
EIN Presswire
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November 14, 2024
Together, Stem Prodigy and SLAM! Foundation invest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to open opportunities for students in South Florida. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- STEM Prodigy (SP), a...