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Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights

Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe Laos 2026 immediately stop all activities, saying they lack permission to hold the pageant or use the Miss Universe trademarks. In a statement, MGI and Miss Universe Eastern Pte. Ltd. said they had not authorized the...

Laos Tightens Ban on Minors Entering Entertainment Venues

On 7 October, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket announced tighter enforcement...

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...

Jenny Tonkham Phonchanheuang Crowned Miss Universe Laos 2021

  Ms. Tonkham Phonchanheuang, a 26-year-old from Vientiane Capital has officially been crowned Miss Universe Laos 2021. She was selected among 16 candidates who competed for...

Authorities in Laos Respond to Thai Conspiracy Theory on Naga Fireballs

The debate surrounding the mysterious Naga fireball phenomenon in Laos has caused friction across both sides of the Mekong River after news reports in...

Boat Racing Festival Cancelled in Vientiane Capital

The Boat Racing Festival in Vientiane Capital has been canceled this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions. According to a notice issued by...

Laos to Return to Miss Universe 2021 Pageant

Laos is to hold its third edition of the Miss Universe Laos pageant this year, with the winner to be crowned this month. According to...

Mister Model International Laos Candidate Stranded at Korean Airport

Laos has missed out on competing in the Mister Model International 2021 Pageant this year due to visa and travel restrictions leaving the team...

Mister Model International Laos 2021 Unveils National Costume

The Mister Model International Laos 2021 public relations team has released teaser photos of the national costume design to be worn by Mr. Viengkham...