The construction of a television and radio station in Laos ’ northern Luang Prabang province, funded by the Vietnamese government, has officially got underway under the watchful eyes of officials from both countries.

The project is being built with 57.2 billion VND as part of non-refundable aid Vietnam has given to Laos for the 2006-2010 period. The project is expected to be completed in six months.

The Vietnamese government previously funded the building of another television and radio station in the southern province of Champasak./.