Officials from the Xaythany district health office and Vientiane Health Department, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Laos Mr Jung Yung Soo, Better World representative Mr Kim Kwang Dong, and other officials on Wednesday gather to hand over a newly built health centre in Nasala village.                      --Photo Xaythany district

Director of the National Library, Mr Samlane Luangaphay, officials from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, library staff, teachers and children from primary schools in Vientiane on Thursday assemble in the library for fun activities including dancing, singing, story-reading, and a quiz. Library staff gave books, cookies and souvenirs to children to mark International Children’s Day and National Arbour Day on June 1. The event was supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Asia Foundation.

The Chomphet district education and sports office in Luang Prabang province on Wednesday administers tests to children at Pholath village primary school, along with other schools in the district. Tests are also taking place in other provinces. --Photo Education Science and Sport News

Members of the Bolikhamxay Provincial Administration Committee and Kingkeo Development Company on Tuesday visit a fruit tree plantation in Songkhone village, Bolikhan district. The company owns the plantation and will sell the fruit to overseas buyers. --Photo Pathetlao

Secretary of the Xaysomboun Provincial Party Committee, Mr Phoykham Houngbounnhuang, and his staff on Tuesday discuss ongoing efforts to rescue seven men trapped in a cave in Longchaeng district. A rescue team from Thailand and specialists from other countries are assisting with the rescue effort.      --Photo Lao National Radio