An annual fish tagging activity, led by Australia’s Charles Sturt University, takes place in Vientiane to monitor the movement of fish, particularly migratory species, along the Mekong River. Understanding the movement patterns of fish is crucial for managing these resources effectively and supporting healthy fish populations. Australian Embassy representatives, including Deputy Head of Mission Benita Sommerville, Second Secretary Catia Rizio, and ACIAR Regional Manager Ounheuan Saiyasith even got the chance to tag a fish themselves. --Photo Australia in Laos

Xiengkhouang provincial authorities on Wednesday deliver noodles, drinking water and eggs to flood-hit households in four villages of Khoun district. Provincial authorities also gave 20 million kip to the district to support flood relief efforts.           --Photo Pasaxon

Representatives of Hongsa Power Co., Ltd. on Wednesday deliver drinking water, noodles, and canned fish to Hongsa district officials in Xayabouly province, for distribution to families who are going through hard times because of flooding. --Photo Lao National Radio

Military personnel in Vientiane province ferry a man and his motorbike to safe ground after flooding affected numerous communities alongside the Xong River this week following continuous heavy rainfall.                                                                --Photo Vientiane Mai