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Events

Laos Marks World Population Day with Focus on Youth, Reproductive Rights

UNFPA - On 9 September in Vientiane, the Lao Government and UNFPA came together to mark World Population Day with a high-level event themed “Empowering young people to create the family they want.” The event highlighted the critical role youth empowerment plays in national development, by ensuring every young person...

Laos Announces 33 Sports for 12th National Games

The Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed that 33 sports will be contested...

Vientiane Province Wins Big at Luang Prabang Traditional Boat Festival

Luang Prabang celebrated its annual Boat Racing Festival on 23 August along the Nam...

Thailand Requests Cambodia to Reduce Athlete Delegation for 33rd SEA Games Amid Safety Concerns

Thailand, host of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, requested Cambodia to limit its...

Phetnilan ‘Golf’ Keovongsi Triumphs at International Dance Competition in China

A 28-year-old Lao dancer, Phetnilan “Golf” Keovongsi, better known in the breakdancing world as...

Champasack to Organize Vat Phou Festival Next Month

Vat Phou Festival, an annual religious festival that draws crowds of tourists in Champasack Province, will be held from 3 to 5 February this...

Free 4×4 Driving Course Offered to Drivers in Phongsaly

Motorists in Phongsaly Province have been invited to attend a free 4x4 driving course to improve their driving skills.  The Department of Public Works and...

Oudomxay to Celebrate Khmu New Year This Weekend

Oudomxay Province will organize the largest Khmu New Year celebrations in the country from 21 to 22 January. Mr. Khampheng Khunmany, President of the...

Sangthong to Host Rice Stack Festival in January

Officials of Vientiane's Sangthong district will organize the rice stack festival also called Boun Kongkhao between 27-29 January in Nachalern village. The district head of...

Laos, Thailand Promote Tourism Site in Champasack

Champasack province and the city of Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand organized activities to promote sports and tourism at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Vat...

Miss Universe Laos Homeward Bound After Global Beauty Contest Success

Payengxa Lor, who made history by becoming the first Miss Universe Laos contestant to ever reach the top 16 in the Miss Universe Pageant,...