…and for some positive news which doesn’t have much coverage, we’re providing Laos with $55.6 million for investment into education, roads, economy, trade and development
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/countries/eastasia/laos/Pages/home.aspx

and the paraphrased version:
http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/australia-helps-schooling-in-laos-myanmar/story-e6frfku9-1226978630656