Entertainment

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...

Range Rover Sport SVR Makes an Impact in New James Bond Film

New behind-the-scenes footage shows Range Rover Sport SVR preparing to make an impact in the new James Bond film. One of the high-performance luxury SUVs...

Laos Declines Invitation to Miss Universe 2021 Pageant

Laos has announced it will not send a representative to participate in the 70th Miss Universe pageant in 2021, which will be held in...

Youth Voices: On International Youth Day, a Diverse Set of Youth Speak Up About COVID-19 Impacts

Youth volunteers from different ethnic groups, young entrepreneurs, young people from LGBTIQ groups and young women from Women with Disabilities Development Center came together...

Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams’ standings Jaguar Racing driver, Sam Bird, scythed...

Authorities Authorize Outdoor Exercise During Lockdown

Authorities have changed their tune on outdoor exercise, with a new notice issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports now allowing people to...

Christina Lasasimma Arrives in Florida to Compete in Miss Universe Pageant

Christina Lasasimma arrived in Florida, United States of America on Saturday to compete in the Miss Universe 2020 pageant. The Lao model departed Laos from...