The Governor of Savannakhet province, Mr Bounchom Ubonpaseuth, and other officials on Tuesday monitored the flooding in Xonnabouly and Champhon districts following heavy rains during September 25-30 and the impact on people living in areas along the river.                --Photo Pathetlao

The Deputy Prime Minister, Prof. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, the United Nations Population Fund’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr Pio Smith, and senior government officials, representatives of development partners, and delegates from Cambodia and Vietnam pose for a group photo at the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development in Vientiane on October 1. The meeting focused on harnessing Laos’ demographic dividend by empowering young people through education, employment and healthcare, while linking the Demographic Dividend Roadmap with the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2026–2030.

The representative of Hongsa Power Co Ltd presented 30 scholarships worth 30 million kip to students of the secondary school in Hongsa district of Xayabouly province on Monday. The scholarships are for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Hongsa Power has been supporting  education in the area since 2011.    --Photo Pasaxon

The Master FC women’s football team celebrate on Tuesday after winning the cup and a prize of 300 million kip in the Lao Women’s League 2025. The tournament was held at the Army stadium from June 22 to September 30, and it attracted 10 teams. It was organised by the Lao Football Federation and other prizes were presented to the women footballers. This was the second time the Master FC women’s football team won the cup.