Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Laos to the United Nations, Mr Thongphane Savanphet, and the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Mr Tenzin Rondel Wangchuk, on November 4 sign a Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Kingdom of Bhutan, according to the Permanent Mission of the Lao PDR to the United Nations. The signing of the Joint Communiqué was witnessed by diplomats representing both nations.

Russia donates educational materials to boost Russian language learning in Laos. A formal ceremony was held on November 6 at the Russian Center for Science and Culture to donate over US$22,000 worth of educational materials and technical equipment to schools teaching the Russian language. Russian Ambassador to Laos, Sergey Zhestki, highlighted that educational cooperation strengthens bilateral ties. Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Sports, Mr  Sengsaden Bounlavong,joined ministry officials and school principals to receive the donation. The contribution includes textbooks, workbooks, projectors, and whiteboards distributed to schools across Vientiane and Luang Prabang.

Representatives of Hongsa Power Company Limited and Ngeun district authorities, together with village leaders and officials, attend a ceremony to handover sports clothing at the Ngeun District Administrative Office in Xayabouly province on November 9. Hongsa Power donated 500 sets of sports gear worth 66.9 million kip for boat crews from nine villages and Samakkhixay commune to wear during the boat racing festival on November 14.

Chairman of the Xayabouly Provincial Administration Committee, Mr Duangta Xayvout, together with district officials and representatives of Hongsa Power Company Limited poses for a group photo at the Hongsa District Boat Racing Festival in Sibounheuang village, Xayabouly province, on November 7-8. Hongsa Power contributed 136.97 million kip, including team uniforms for use by boat crews from 13 villages and financial support for the festival, alongside communications equipment and rescue boats to ensure safety during the races. The company also displayed an “eco boat” made from recycled materials to mark the 10th anniversary of the Hongsa Thermal Power Plant and promote environmental awareness.