An official from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (left), hands over lighting equipment to a military unit from Vientiane province to improve security in the province. --Photo Pathetlao 

Representatives of the Agricultural Development Centre and the Binh Dinh province Agriculture and Local Development Department from Vietnam hand over rice, sweetcorn and fertiliser worth 139 million dong to the Nongdeng research centre in Saravan district. The supplies will be used during dry season agriculture by three villages in the district. --Photo Pasaxon

Representatives of public security departments from Phongsaly province and Vietnam’s Dien Bien province sign documents on the maintenance of security in the two provinces. --Photo Lao National Radio

Head of the Laos-Korea Rural Development Training Centre,Dr Vongsavanh Vongkesone presents certificates to participants in a training course for weavers from the provinces of Xieng Khuang, Borikhamxay and Vientiane. Held at the Laos-Korea Rural Development Training Centre from October 13-18, the course aimed to empower weavers through education in trademark design and marketing strategies. Supported by the Korean Institute for Development Strategy (KDS) and KOICA, the programme sought to improve the quality of traditional Lao women’s skirts and fabrics made by weavers, ensuring sustainable livelihoods amidst competition from machine-made products. This effort underscores the importance of preserving cultural heritage while fostering economic resilience.