The Deputy Governor of Luang Prabang province, Mr Bounleuan Manivong, strikes a gong at a ceremony to award the province with a good hygiene accolade, attended by Minister of Health Dr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith and senior officials from various entities.    --Photo Lao National Radio

A representative of Development of Agriculture Extension and Cooperatives on Friday hands over laboratory supplies to a representative of the Agriculture and Forestry College in Champassak province. The supplies consisted of boric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium sulfate, copper sulfate and other items worth more than 1 billion kip, as part of the Climate-Friendly Agribusiness Value Chains Project, which also involves the Champassak provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office. The project is funded by a grant from the Asian Development Bank.       --Photo Lao National Radio

Vientiane’s public security officials gear up to ensure public safety and smooth running of the annual That Luang festival, which takes place in the capital from November 11-15.     --Photo Pasaxon

Staff from Plan International Laos deliver rice, other food items, blankets and other household supplies worth more than 2 billion kip to 225 families in 13 villages of Pha-oudom district in Bokeo province, to compensate for losses suffered during recent flooding. The supplies were funded by Plan International Japan. --Photo Pasaxon