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Events

Boat Racing Festival in Vientiane Draws Crowds, Celebrates Culture

Every October, the excitement of the Lao people comes alive during the Boat Racing Festival, known locally as Boun Suang Huea. Celebrated nationwide, the festival in Vientiane draws locals and visitors to the Mekong riverside, where they gather to cheer for their favorite boat teams. The festival has deep cultural...

Empowering Women in ASEAN’s Digital Economy

The United States (US) Department of State hosted the Digital Innovations for Female Entrepreneurs...

Katalyst Partners Celebrates 5th Anniversary

On 31 August, Katalyst Partners, a leading training and organizational development company in Laos,...

Blue Chair Film Festival Returns to Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang will once again host its biennial film festival, previously known as the...

Japanese Ambassador Celebrates Lao Scholars Heading to Japan

On 1 August, the Ambassador of Japan, Tsutomu Koizumi hosted a reception at his...

Luang Prabang Handicrafts Festival Attracts more Visitors

Luang Prabang Handicrafts Festival has attracted more than 3,000 local and foreign visitors since the event began on December 4. The weeklong festival is being...

Xayaboury Prepares for Annual Elephant Festival

Almost 70 elephants will feature in Xayaboury's annual elephant festival from February 13-19, aiming to promote the province's colourful culture and local livelihoods. The aim...

Laos, Australia Further Strengthen Customs Cooperation

Laos and Australia concluded a customs related agreement in Vientiane last week, aiming to promote customs-to-customs ties between the two countries. According to a press...

PM to Attend Development Triangle Summit in Cambodia

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will lead a Lao delegation to attend the 9th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area Summit, taking place from November 22-24...

ASEAN Governors, Mayors Agree to Enhance their Capital Cities

Governors and Mayors of ASEAN capital cities have adopted the theme ‘Commitment and Responsibility of ASEAN Capitals for ASEAN Integration', which covers four main...

Animal Vaccination Day Gives Boost to Livestock Health

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is encouraging every province and district in the country to make sure livestock are vaccinated against common diseases. Last...