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Events

Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024 brought together 100 young leaders from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, under the theme "Connecting the Creative Economy."  The event, supported by the US Department of State, the US...

Theatre Meets Science in ‘Birth Spaces’ Exploring Childbirth Challenges in Rural Laos

On 21 November, Birth Spaces, a performance created by anthropologist Pascale Hancart Petitet and...

Textile Treasures of Laos: A Celebration of Culture, Craft

Silk weaving in Laos has been a cherished tradition for generations. In rural areas,...

Vientiane’s Patuxay Turns Orange to Say “NO” to Violence Against Women and Girls

By UNFPA Laos To commemorate the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and...

Lanxang Shorts Film Festival Celebrates Lao Cinema, Inspires Emerging Filmmakers

The 4th annual Lanxang Shorts Film Festival wrapped up today, celebrating Lao filmmakers and...

US$65-million Riverside Project Set to Begin Construction

A US$65-million-plus Mekong River Integrated Management Project in Pakxe town, Champassak province is set to begin construction at the end of this year, officials...

Luang Prabang Prepares for Annual Boat Racing Festival

Luang Prabang provincial authorities will organise their annual boat racing festival in Namnheungkhan village, Luang Prabang district, seeking to promote Lao culture and customs...

University Hopefuls Sit Entrance Exams

The National University of Laos (NUOL) yesterday kicked off its entrance exams for more than 16,500 school leavers and will take on 3,476 students...

Finance Officials Asked to Identify Causes of Missing Revenue

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Somdy Douangdy has called on the Party Committee of the Ministry of Finance to identify the real...

Germany Supports Vocational Teacher Training

The German government has agreed to provide grant assistance worth US$400,000 (more than 32 billion kip) under the Public Private Partnership Project (PPPP) focusing...

330 Athletes Join 16th Badminton Competition

Over 330 athletes took part in the 16th National Badminton Competition. The opening ceremony for the competition was held at the Beuangkha-nhong Indoor Stadium in...