A grant agreement under which the Government of Japan will provide US$138,000 to fund the construction of a kindergarten and primary school in Koulong village, Namor district, Oudomxay province, was signed at a ceremony held in the province on November 3.
The grant assistance is expected to improve access to education, strengthen teaching capacity and raise educational standards in Oudomxay province, while contributing to human resource development to support the country’s long-term growth.

Delegations from Xaysomboun province and Son La province in Vietnam on Monday sign a cooperation agreement covering the period 2026-2029. The agreement covers cooperation in political affairs, national defence and security, economic development, socio-cultural affairs, and health.

Lao and Cambodian delegates attend a government-business consultation meeting in Cambodia aimed at facilitating cross-border travel, integrating tourism products, and promoting investment in the two countries’ tourism sectors.

A Lao delegation attends the opening ceremony of the World Horticultural Exhibition in Udon Thani province, Thailand, on Monday. The exhibition is the first exhibition of its kind in northeastern Thailand to receive accreditation from the International Association of Horticultural Producers. It features 32 plots representing 17 countries and two international organisations, as well as 16 gardens created by Thailand.

Crafters display beautifully made fashion accessories, home décor and gift items, mostly made of cotton, at the Lao Handicraft Festival taking place at the Lao-ITECC Trade Exhibition Centre, until November 8. The fair features 200 stalls selling a wide variety of hand-made goods and local products, providing an unrivalled shopping opportunity.