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ASEAN economic ministers to meet in Luang Prabang for strategic retreat next month

23 Sept 05:26 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN Economic Ministers will convene in Luang Prabang on March 8-9 to discuss key economic priorities, including strengthening integration, connectivity, inclusivity, sustainability, and advancing the digital future.
The retreat will focus on 14 Priority Economic Deliverables, with six initiatives proposed by Laos, aiming to shape the economic agenda for the Lao chair's year.

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.