Party Central Committee member and Deputy Secretary of the Savannakhet provincial Party Executive Committee, Mr Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune (left), on Tuesday receives a certificate officially appointing him as Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Propaganda and Training Committee. The certificate was presented by Party Central Committee Politburo member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Propaganda and Training Committee, Mr Khamphanh Pheuyavong (right).                       --Photo Pasaxon

Representatives of China Southern Power Grid sign documents concerning the successful completion of work to restore living conditions in three villages in Nalae district, Luang Namtha province. The documents were signed in the presence of district officials and related sectors.   --Photo Pathetlao 

Korean Red Cross Youth volunteers from Gwangju and Jeonnam provinces in the Republic of Korea last week paint the walls of Phatang and Namphao schools in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province. The volunteers also helped out with schoolchildren’s studies as well as taking part in other activities, with the programme funded by the Korean Red Cross at a cost of US$14,000. The group was welcomed by Vientiane province’s Red Cross staff, teachers and children. The purpose of the activities was to strengthen relations between the Lao and Korean Red Cross societies.  --Photo Lao Red Cross

Salavan district authorities in Salavan province and residents of Nathankuay village rebuild a road to the village after it deteriorated significantly. The road will be repaired to make travel easier and improve conditions for local residents. The village is situated 13 kilometres from Salavan district town centre. --Photo Pasaxon