Wat Phou in Champasak, the second site in Laos to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, is home to heritage treasures. Photo: VIENTIANE TIMES/ANN The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the French Development Agency (AFD) have launched a joint project for preserving and enhancing Laos heritage in southern Champasak and Savannakhet provinces. The ceremony for the signing