Entertainment

Laos Tightens Ban on Minors Entering Entertainment Venues

On 7 October, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket announced tighter enforcement of rules barring people under 18 from entering entertainment venues. Businesses that violate the rules face fines, suspension or revocation of their operating licences, and possible cancellation of their enterprise registration certificates. The measures follow inspections...

Southeast Asian Cinema Returns to Luang Prabang in December with Blue Chair Film Festival

The Blue Chair Film Festival will return to Luang Prabang from 4 to 8...

Miss Universe Dispute Leaves Six Southeast Asian Franchises in Limbo

The Miss Universe Organization is facing a major dispute just weeks before its 75th...

Laos Warns of More Rain, Flash Floods, Landslides in Early September

Laos will see more rain this week, with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology...

Charity Orchestra Concert to Showcase Lao Heritage Songs in Vientiane

A charity orchestra concert in Vientiane will showcase 10 Lao heritage songs reimagined and...

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,...

Laos National Circus Undergoes Renovations to Attract More Visitors

The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MIT) and two private companies have joined hands to renovate the Lao National Circus or Russian Circus...

Miss Universe Laos Payengxa Lor Makes Top 16

Miss Universe Laos, Payengxa Lor, has been selected among the Top 16 as the 71st Miss Universe Competition continues in New Orleans, United States. Ms....

Laos Stands Out in Miss Universe 2022 Preliminary Round

Social media users in Laos, the United States, and other countries have expressed their admiration for Miss Universe Laos 2022 Payengxa Lor after she...

Xayaboury’s Elephant Festival to be Held in February

Xayaboury Province will hold its annual Elephant Festival next month after being suspended for three years owing to the Covid-19 outbreak in the country....

Laos Gets Highest Votes as Fan Favorite at Miss Universe Pageant

Miss Universe Laos has topped the list of the 71st Miss Universe contestants based on fan votes. Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022, has received...