Entertainment

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 December, bringing filmmakers and film lovers from across Southeast Asia to the UNESCO World Heritage town for five days of free screenings and events. The festival will screen films at four venues across the city, with...

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...

Young Lao Chess Team Wins 12 Medals from Singapore

Laos continues working to develop chess among younger generations.  A group of young Lao players...

Luang Prabang Authorities Revise Lao New Year Schedule

Authorities in Luang Prabang have revised the dates for Lao New Year festivities in the province, with a shorter schedule now in place. According to...

Laos Officially Authorizes Lao New Year Celebrations

Authorities in Laos have given the green light to Lao New Year celebrations (Boun Pi Mai Lao) this year, although strict Covid-19 prevention and...

Luang Prabang Authorities Release New Year Events Schedule

Much to the joy of everyone in Laos, the beloved Boun Pi Mai (Lao New Year) festival will be going ahead this year, after...

Laos and Thailand Beef over Fishy Pageant Costumes

The national dress worn by Miss Grand Laos 200 has come under fire for its similarity to that worn as the national costume of...

Christina Lasasimma to Compete in Miss Universe 2020

Christina Lasasimma, the former Miss Laos, is to represent her country in the Miss Universe 2020 pageant. She will be the fourth representative from Laos...

Spotify to Launch in Laos and Cambodia

Spotify has announced plans to expand into over 80 new locations worldwide, including Laos and Cambodia. The streaming service made the announcement during its Stream...