High-ranking officials of the Border Military Command gathered on Monday to plant trees to mark the International Children’s Day and the National Arbour Day on June 1 and to create an environment that is  beautiful and green, help reduce global warming and prevent soil erosion.  --Photo Lao people’s Army News

A representative of the Potash Fertilizer Company Asia-Potass International (Laos) Limited handed over 100 million kip to the Secretary of Khammuan province’s Party Committee, Mr Xaysana Khotphouthone on March 31 to mark the National Arbour Day, the 53rd anniversary of World Environment Day, the 27th anniversary of the National Environment Day and the International Children’s Day.          --Photo Khammuan News

Former Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad (centre) and Lao and Chinese senior officials gather for a group photo on June 2 at a screening of the documentary “The Cultural Affinity of Xi Jinping.” The event is hosted by the Commission for Information and Education of the Central Committee in collaboration with China Media Group.

A representative of Allpoints (Lao) Investment Co Ltd, Mr Zhong Hongwei, handed over 50 million kip, 6,000 bamboo seedlings worth 240 million kip and fire-fighting and forest exploration drones to a representative of Vientiane’s Agriculture Department last week for the management and protection of forests.      --Photo Khemmalay Sondavanh

The National Sports Training Center in Vientiane last week organised a fire preven-tion training session for staff, teachers and students of sports and physical education institutes to bolster cooperation and to enhance readiness to deal with emergencies. --Photo Education Science and Sport News

108.jobs and WISE Research recently organised the “2026 Salary Survey Launch Event” at Amari Vientiane Hotel. More than 80 companies participated in the event aimed at presenting the highlights of the 2025 Salary Survey results and the 2026 Salary Survey plan, as well as to invite interested companies to take part in the 2026 Salary Survey. During the event, participants had the opportunity to engage in discussions, ask questions, and exchange ideas with guests specialising in human resource management and organisational development, as well as HR professionals from a wide range of businesses such BFL BRED Group, foodpanda, Muan, BIZGITAL/LOCA, and 108Jobs.The event also featured a panel discussion on the theme of “Overcoming Economic Challenges with Smart Benefits, and Responding to Climate Challenges with Caring Benefits”.