President of the National Assembly, Dr Sonexay Siphandone, Vice Presidents and Assembly members on Tuesday gather for a photo after debating amendments to legislation.

Doctors at Khounkham district hospital in Khammuan province deliver a baby during an emergency birth. --Photo Khammuan News

A truck lays gravel as part of the resurfacing of National Highway No. 10 in Thoulakhom district, Vientiane province, which is now 80 percent complete. The 24-km road runs between Dong and Keunneua villages.  --Photo Pasaxon

Residents of flood-affected communities in Luang Namtha province pose with emergency relief supplies provided by CARE International in Lao PDR, which is supporting families affected by flooding following heavy rainfall in August. The organisation is using US$50,000 from its Humanitarian Surge Fund to provide food, household items and water, sanitation and hygiene supplies. --Photo CARE International in Laos