Representing the Saemaul Undong Organisation, Mr Jaewon Lee, provides funds for a farming cooperative and student scholarships in Vientiane. Under the scheme, US$7,000 will be given to the broiler chicken farming cooperative in Songkhuakangsen, which is supported by the Anyang Saemaul Undong Centre Anyang Saemaul Centre. In addition the Korea Saemaul Undong Centre Headquarters awarded scholarships totaling US$1,260 (US$210 each for six selected students), along with essential learning supplies for schools in Xaythany and Pakngum districts.

Five Japanese teaching assistants participating in the Japan Foundation’s NIHONGO Partners (NP) programme arrived in Laos on August 19. From September 2026 to May 2027, the group is supporting Japanese language education and promoting cultural exchange at 10 secondary schools in Vientiane: Vientiane Secondary School, Nongbone Secondary School, Phiawat Secondary School, Phonthanh Secondary School, National Gifted Students Secondary School of Laos, Salakham Secondary School, Chao Anouvong Secondary School, Sengvilay Secondary School, Pathana Secondary School, and Vanmai Secondary School. On October 9, the five NP members paid a courtesy call on Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Mr Kingmano Phommahaxay.

Senior officials from the Banking Department of the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) stand with BOL Governor Mrs Bounkham Vorachit (third from left) at a ceremony to mark the bank’s 58th anniversary, held at the Banking Institute last Friday. Mrs Bounkham delivered a report on the bank’s performance during the first nine months of 2026 and the plan of work for next year.

Emergency response readiness in the capital received a major boost after four voluntary rescue organisations — Units 1623, 1624, 1625, and 1627 — were granted free engine oil servicing and fuel assistance worth 80 million kip. Under the “Power of Heart for Rescue” initiative held at the FIT Auto service centre in Dongchong village, PTT (Lao) Co., Ltd. provided engine oil changes for 32 emergency vehicles, valued at 60 million kip, whilst Easy Gold Co., Ltd. presented 20 million kip in fuel cards. Director of PTT (Lao) Co., Ltd., Mr Peravej Na Ranong, highlighted the vital need for routine maintenance to ensure rescue teams remain ready for life-saving operations.