Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Monday assess the progress of repairs to the Huaydeua irrigation channel in Hadxaifong district, which are now 65 percent complete, and the Huaymakhaew irrigation channel in Pakngum district, Vientiane, where the work is 75 percent complete. The plan is for repairs to both irrigation systems to be complete by the end of next month. --Photo Vientiane Mai

Officials from the Kaenthao district education and sports office and teachers in Xayabouly province on Tuesday give 16 bicycles to disadvantaged primary school children living in remote areas. The bicycles were donated by the Xayabouly provincial People’s Council.        --Photo Pasaxon

Staff from the Nakai district education and sports office, teachers, Nongbuakham village authorities and company representatives in Khammuan province last week share in a traditional ceremony to bring good luck at the start of construction of a secondary school. The school will have five classrooms and cost 2 billion kip to build. The Soukdavon Construction Co., Ltd. is the contractor and will build the school over three months from February to May.                                                                                   --Photo Khammuan News

The Wise Research and 108Jobs team present a “Best Employer to Work for in Laos” certificate to Delivery Hero (Lao) Sole Co., Ltd. The accolade acknowledges success in creating an attractive work environment, effective employee management, and the ability to retain top talent. Delivery Hero operates in around 70 countries across four continents, with a mission to deliver anything, straight to the consumer's door. Foodpanda started out in Singapore in 2012 as a food delivery platform and arrived in Laos in 2019 as the country's first food delivery platform. With a large global network of restaurants, local shops, partners and riders, one of the driving forces behind Foodpanda’s success is the ability to scale. Participation in the “Best Employer to Work for in Laos” initiative is a commitment to transparency and excellence. The certificate is a validation that the firm’s focus on autonomy, growth, and high-performance resonates with local people.