Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Ms Chanthakhone Boualaphanh and her staff pay a working visit to inspect farms and irrigation systems in Yommalath and Nongbok districts, Khammuan province.    --Photo Lao National Radio

The National Institute of Economic and Social Sciences on Tuesday announces the transfer of its Deputy President, Mr Kikeo Chanthaboury, to a new role with the Party Central Committee. His replacement is Mr Sthabandith Insisienmay. The change in positions was authorised by a Prime Minister’s decree.  --Photo Vientiane Mai

US Ambassador to Laos, Ms Heather Variava, on Tuesday hands over a minibus worth US$40,000 to the President of the Supreme People´s Prosecutor Office, Mr Xaysana Khotphouthone, for use by justice officials. The US Embassy recognises the importance of the work of the Supreme People’s Prosecutor Office and accordingly decided to donate the vehicle.--Photo Pathetlao

The Secretariat of the International Mekong River Commission and China’s National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre organise a training course from June 30-July 2 to prepare officials from the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment, Labour and Social Welfare, and related bodies to cope with the aftermath of floods and other weather extremes.  --Photo Pathetlao