Deputy Minister of Health Dr Phayvanh Keopaseuth and representatives of UNFPA and UNDP last week celebrate International Women’s Day at the French Embassy in Vientiane. --Photo Vientiane Mai

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Assoc. Prof. Dr Linkham Douangsavanh, and his officials on Tuesday learn about infrastructure development in relation to agriculture and traded products in Nan district.                --Photo Pathetlao

Officials from Lakhonpheng district in Saravan province and a construction company last week inspect the construction of a 68-metre irrigation channel in Dannalao village. The construction cost of 4 billion kip is funded by the government, with completion scheduled for 2026. --Photo Lao National Radio

An official from the Luang Prabang provincial Agriculture and Forestry Department last week reads the rules on forest protection in Chomphet district, warning local residents of the risk of fire and explaining ways to prevent the outbreak of fire in wooded areas. --Photo Pasaxon