Former President Bounnhang Vorachit (front right) on Sunday shares in an almsgiving ceremony at a statue of President Kaysone Phomvihane in Kaysone Phomvihane city, Savannakhet province, to mark the 105th birth anniversary of the revolutionary leader. The event was also attended by the Governor of Savannakhet province, Mr Bounchom Ubonpaseuth, President of the Lao Front for National Development, Mr Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune, other officials, and large numbers of local residents.

 Representing the Lao government, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Phongsamouth Anlavan on Monday presents US$200,000 to a Thai government official to assist with flood recovery efforts in nine southern provinces of Thailand.            --Photo Pathetlao

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vientiane, in partnership with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, on Monday hosts a series of events bringing together over 200 persons with disabilities, students, teachers, families, and community members for a morning dedicated to participation, dignity, and shared joy. The event followed a visit to disability organisations, where students and UNFPA staff had the chance to learn directly from persons with disabilities and better understand the daily barriers they face. Supported by the UNFPA, the day featured sports such as blind football, basketball and swimming; creative workshops; and handicraft demonstrations.

Representatives of CP ALL Laos, 7-Eleven and Big Blue Agency Laos paid a courtesy visit on Tuesday to the Editor-in-Chief of Lao Press in Foreign Languages, Mrs Phonesavanh Thikeo, and staff to extend warm New Year wishes ahead of the upcoming International New Year. On the occasion, Mrs Phonesavanh ex-pressed her appreciation and extended her best wishes to all representatives, wishing them good luck, prosperous business and good health in the year ahead.