The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism organized a ceremony in Vientiane on August 12 to mark the 64^th Lao Media Day (August 13).

Addressing the function, Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Savankhone Razmountry spoke highly of the press’s contribution to socio-economic development of the nation.

The press has become a reliable and diverse source of information while serving as a bridge between the Party and the people, a useful tool to promote the nation’s peaceful diplomatic policy and image worldwide, he added.

Laos currently has 11 daily newspapers, with nine published in Lao language and two in English. A total of 1,200 journalists are working in the field.

The country also has 6 TV channels including three run by the private sector and 57 radio stations.

(Source: VNA)