VIENTIANE, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The fifth Vientiane People's Council opened its second ordinary session on Tuesday to review Lao capital's socio-economic development, state budget implementation and key priorities, while considering new regulations to improve public services and urban management.
The session, running from Tuesday to Friday, is chaired by President of the Vientiane People's Council Atsaphangthong Siphandone, Lao News Agency reported on Tuesday.
In his opening address, Atsaphangthong said the session would assess the implementation of the 2026 socio-economic development plan and state budget during the first nine months of the year, review full-year projections and discuss development targets and priorities for 2027.
Members will also review progress under the National Agenda for rural development and poverty eradication, including related action plans and projects across Vientiane.
Key issues affecting residents will include solid waste management, mineral resource oversight and education challenges, particularly school dropout rates, teacher shortages and the quality of education services in suburban districts.
Throughout the session, participants will discuss key issues and seek practical solutions to strengthen governance, improve public services and enhance living conditions across the Lao capital. ■