The Ambassador of the Republic of Socialist Vietnam on Friday visits the Lao Embassy in Paris, France, to congratulate Embassy staff on Laos' 49th National Day on December 2. --Photo Lao Embassy

The Asian Institute of Technology Alumni Association (AITAA) last week hosts its 53rd Governance Board Meeting in Vientiane, under the theme “Enhancing Connectivity and Strengthening Partnerships”. The event welcomed representatives from 19 AITAA Chapters worldwide. The meeting was jointly presided over by AIT President Professor Dr Pa Chi Li, Dr Donald Ugsang, President of the AITAA Mother Chapter, and Mr Somphone Sisenglath, President of the AITAA Lao Chapter. Distinguished Alumni Awards, in recognition of outstanding achievements in various sectors, were presented to Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dr Linkham Douangsavanh (Public Sector category), Ms Xoukiet Panyanouvong in the International Affairs category, and the General Director of Lao Skyways, Mr Panthavy Sisongkham, in the Business and Professional Practice category.

Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr Phosay Sayasone (centre), presents Class II and III labour medals and certificates to individuals and departments in the energy and mines sector who shared in the construction and development of the Namtha hydropower I, Nam Lik hydropower I, and Xe Lanong hydropower I projects, which have improved conditions for local communities and provided significant revenue for the government.

Chair of the Laos-Korea Friendship Association, Mr Khamsouay Keodalavong, and other officials recently delivered medicine worth over 600 million kip to representatives of hospitals in Thoulakhom and Keo-Oudom districts, Vientiane province, for diabetes and other treatments. The medicines were supported by the Korean-Lao Friendship Association.