Qiancheng Group’s representative on Monday provided 500 million kip to the Mayor of Vientiane, Dr Athsphangthong Siphandone (second from left), for supporting the Vientiane’s men’s and women’s football teams and men’s futsal team to compete in the 12th National Games from November 15 to 25.–Photo Songkane

The Governor of Khammuan province, Mr Vansay Phongsavanh, and his officials on Sunday provided 100 million kip to a representative of Bualapha district for the cycling activity for health and to mark Hin Nam No National Park in the centre of Khammuan province being listed as a World Heritage Site and as the country’s first World Natural Heritage Site. --Photo Pasaxon

Officials of Bokeo province’s Industry and Commerce Department, Huayxai district and related sectors organised a ceremony last week to destroy expired goods and improperly imported products with a total value of more than 60 million kip that were seized during an inspection of the local market, mini-marts and other shops.        --Photo Saysamone Keovisith