The 2026 WFK Host Organisation Seminar bring together 35 participants from nine partner organisations across five provinces and the capital Vientiane, along with representatives from the IFCD. The seminar features discussions on the future of the KOICA Volunteer Programme (World Friends Korea) and includes cultural exchange sessions led by a CIAT alumna and an MCT advisor.

Officials from the Lao-Russian Air Force Commands meet on Wednesday to discuss aviation safety.  --Photo Pasaxon

Deputy of Minister of Education and Sports Dr Daravone Kittiphan, officials from the General Education Department and institutes under the ministry on Thursday meet to discuss the final exams for Grades 4 and 7 of secondary school, which take place this month. Grade 4 pupils will sit tests in Lao language and literature, social sciences, natural sciences, English, and maths. Final year Grade 7 students will take exams in Lao language and literature, social sciences, natural sciences, English and maths. --Photo Education Science and Sport News