Representatives of Phongsubthavy Group Sole Co., Ltd. (right) last week give 45 motorbikes and 700 million kip to the Secretary of the Xayabouly Provincial Party Committee, Mr Phengnilan Khamphanpheng (second left), for use in administrative work. The handover was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Khamlieng Outhakaysone (centre).                     --Photo Army News

Officials from Xayabouly province’s Health Department and Kaenthao district health office on Monday attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the district hospital. The new building will have two floors and cost 12 billion kip, with construction estimated to take three years.                                                                          --Photo Pathetlao 

Officials from Oudomxay province’s Industry and Commerce Department inspect goods on sale in Pakbaeng district.                                                                --Photo Pathetlao

Course organisers join trainees for a group photo at the Lao-Korea Agricultural Techniques and Rural Development Service Center (LKARSC) on Friday following the successful conclusion of a five-day training of trainers course on agricultural techniques. Held from July 20-24 at the LKARSC, the programme brought together participants to enhance their expertise in modern farming. Led by Centre Head Mr Lianxay Bounmanivanh and the organising committee, the intensive curriculum covered orchard planning, soil improvement, pest and disease management for fruit trees and vegetable crops, harvesting techniques, and clean agriculture principles. Speaking at the closing ceremony, a trainee representative highlighted the programme's impact, noting that participants are fully equipped to apply their new skills in the field.