The U.S. Embassy today turned over to the Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Public Security of the Lao PDR a year’s worth of essential office supplies that will assist that Department to carry out its law enforcement duties. Accepting this donation on behalf of the Government of the Lao PDR was Police Colonel ... Read More»

The U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Institute for International Affairs concluded the fourth of six planned seminars aimed at improving the English skills of Lao officials working on health, environment, and infrastructure issues. Deputy Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy to the Lao P.D.R. Kenneth Kosakowski and Deputy Director General of ... Read More»

Prior to hitting the road to the Southern provinces, the Education USA team held an information event on Friday October 25, 2013, at the Information Resource Center (IRC) in U.S. Embassy Vientiane.  The presentation was given by Deputy Public Affairs Officer Ken Kosakowski to a group of 30 undergraduate students, who expressed interest in study ... Read More»

On October 30, 2013, at the Information Resource Center, U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos organized the second Education USA presentation of the month. The presentation was given by Amy Jarich, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Admissions at the University of California; Berkeley.  Ms. Jarich spoke generally about the U.S. university admissions process, and gave details ... Read More»

On November 23, 2013, the Education USA team from U.S. Embassy Vientiane, participated in a exhibition at the 3rd Annual FongLao Mekong Dance festival.  The festival was organized by Fang Lao Company, and more than 100 visitors visited the embassy’s booth. At the Education USA booth, students were able to read educational materials, and talk ... Read More»