A delegation of the State Audit Organisation of Laos, led by the President of the State Audit Organisation, Mr Viengthavisone Thephachanh, recently participate in the 8th ASEAN Supreme Audit Institutions (ASEANSAI) Summit held in Singapore. This summit brought together high-level representatives of the 10 Supreme Audit Institutions of ASEANSAI member countries. The meeting was chaired by the President of ASEANSAI and Chairperson of the Commission on Audit of the Philippines, Mr Gamaliel A Cordoba. A welcome address was delivered by the Vice President of ASEANSAI and Auditor-General of Singapore, Mr Ng Wai Choong. The meeting finalised the ASEANSAI Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, which consists of four strategic goals and eight strategic objectives, and the revised ASEANSAI Rules and Procedures, marking the fifth revision of the organisation’s operational regulations covering four major areas of improvement.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Phongsamouth Anlavan, and officials of three mass organisations of the Ministry last week delivered 300 million kip, more than 900 kg of rice, 20 boxes of clothing and other items to the Governor of Xaysomboun province, Mr Phoykham Houngbounyuang, to help people affected by floods at the end of 2024 and September this year.    --Photo MOFA 

A representative of the Toyo Industry Lao Factory Sole Co Ltd (right) last week presented 100 million kip to a representative of Vientiane’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (left) to support the 12th National Games being hosted by Vientiane during November 15-25 and for the development of Lao sports.

The swimming competition of the 12th National Games opened with outstanding results as athletes from the Ministry of Public Security captured a total of three medals, including one gold and two silver. The ministry’s first gold medal was won by Santisouk Inthavong in the men’s 50-metre freestyle event, while the two silver medals came from Dalinh Inthavong in the women’s 50-metre freestyle and Soukkanya Vongxai in the men’s 50-metre breaststroke. Gold medallist Santisouk Inthavong expressed his pride after the race, attributing his success to the dedication of coaches and fellow athletes who trained tirelessly. He pledged to continue striving for better results in upcoming events. The medal ceremony of the event was held at the National Sports Complex (Lao-ITECC Pool) and was officiated by the President of the Vientiane Swimming Federation, Mr  Chonnicon Phommasith, who was joined by representatives of relevant sectors.