A commemorative medal ceremony takes place at the Russian Center for Science and Culture on Tuesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of Rossotrudnichestvo and the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Russian-Lao and Lao-Russian Friendship Societies. The awards were presented to prominent members of the Societies who made a significant contribution to the development of Lao-Russian relations in the humanitarian sphere.

The President of the Audit and Inspection Training Institute of the Republic of Korea, Dr Kim Soon Sik (centre left) and his delegation  pose for a photo with the Vice President of the State Audit Organization of Laos, Mr  Bounleuth Thepvongsa (centre right) on Monday during an official visit to Laos for developing cooperation in auditing and strengthening the friendship between the two sides. The visit aims to develop cooperation  between the State Audit Organisation (SAO) of Laos and the Audit and Inspection Training Institute of the Republic of Korea. The two organisations will jointly organise training sessions and exchange lessons on digital transformation in auditing, and provide an overview of their functioning.

The Lao Journalists' Association and CARE International in Laos attend the Green Media Product Competition award ceremony on Tuesday. The competition, funded by the European Union under the GAMCIL project, received over 200 submissions from 18 provinces, which were themed around environmental protection and climate change adaptation with a specific focus on gender.

The Vice Mayor of Kunming in China, Mr Wang Yunlin, on Tuesday visits the Confucius Institute in Vientiane. He was welcomed by the Institute’s Director, Mr Khamhoung Chanthavong, the Vice President of the National of University of Laos, Dr Sinthavone Dalavong, and lecturers. Mr Wang Yunlin and his delegation toured a photo exhibition showcasing the history of the Confucius Institute from its establishment to the present day. They also viewed Chinese language textbooks and the Chinese language curriculum followed by students taking a bachelor degree and short courses in Chinese.

Deputy Managing Director of Qiancheng Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd., Mr Gong Wenzhong (left), on Tuesday presents a donation as a VVIP Qualified Member of the LNCCI to Honorary Advisor to the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Somchit Inthamith (second right). The contribution aims to strengthen the LNCCI and support capacity development within the Lao business sector. This assistance reflects the strong ties between the LNCCI and the private sector in jointly advancing economic development and enhancing the competitiveness of Lao businesses.