Phongsubthavy Group Sole Company Ltd. officials (right) on Wednesday give 2.8 billion kip to Khammuan province Party Secretary, Mr Xaysana Khotphouthone, to support poverty alleviation efforts. The donation was made in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Khamlieng Outhakaysone (far left).     --Photo Pathetlao

Joint Development Bank Public executives (right) on Wednesday give 1 billion kip to the Party Secretary of Khammuan province, Mr Xaysana Khotphouthone (left) to support the province’s poverty alleviation efforts. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Khamlieng Outhakaysone (second from left), was also present on the occasion.     --Photo Pathetlao