Chinese firm launches road upgrading project in central Laos

Dancers perform on the launching ceremony of the Savanakhet road upgrading project in Savannakhet Province of Laos, Nov. 24, 2018. The China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) has launched the upgrading project for a Savanakhet road in central Laos. The Savanakhet road upgrading project includes construction of 88.2-km road, bridge and culvert, as well as installation of traffic signs and fence. The design speed of the upgraded road will be 80 km per hour. (Xinhua/Liu Ailun)