Laos signed an agreement with North Korea to develop software technology in the South-East Asian country, dpa reported. "Both sides will share their experiences in developing technology, open source software and the use of software," the state-owned Vientiane Times reported. "Both sides will jointly organize training courses, technology and information activities, exchange delegations, publish educational magazines on information technology as well as cooperate in other areas in projects and activities mutually agreed upon," the Times wrote. -- SPA 15:19 LOCAL TIME 12:19 GMT تغريد