Officials from Attapeu province’s Agriculture and Environment Department assess the environmental impacts of a gold mining and processing operation owned by KN Company Limited. Checks were carried out on the wastewater treatment system, with a focus on the non-retention of mineral waste and the treatment of polluted water before discharge into natural water sources. An inspection of the company’s usage and storage of chemicals was also undertaken.                                                                             --Photo Pathetlao

Students practice routines in readiness for performances at the opening ceremony of the National Disabled Games, which takes place at the National University of Laos on December 14.   --Photo Lao National TV

Asphalt is laid on a 7-km section of Road No. 9039 in Layao village, Samakkhixay district, Attapeu province, with the work now 75 percent complete. It is expected that the first of two layers of asphalt will be laid by the end of this year.        --Photo Pasaxon

Representatives of the Vientiane Center, the Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation and their partners on Wednesday gather for the grand opening of the Silk Road Library at the Vientiane Center. The project is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and aims to foster cultural links between the peoples of Laos and China.