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Japan Festival Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Japan-Laos Diplomatic Relations

Thousands of locals, residents and visitors have been treated to the sights, sounds and tastes of Japan at the 2025 Japan Festival in Vientiane Capital on 14-15 February The event is the biggest Japanese festival in Laos. It has been running once every two or three years since 2011.  This long-awaited...

Cupid’s Arrow Hits Laos on Valentine’s Day

Laos is catching the Valentine’s Day fever. Every 14 February, the country comes alive...

Amari Vientiane Celebrates Grand Opening

On 9 February, Amari Vientiane officially welcomed its first guests with a grand opening...

LeLao Puts Laos on the Global Fashion Map at BRICS+ Summit

In early October 2024, the world’s fashion leaders gathered in Moscow for the BRICS+...

Xam Tai District’s Silk Tapestries Set to Achieve ODOP Status

Traditional silk tapestries from Xam Tai district in Houaphanh Province will soon be recognized...

Textile Treasures of Laos: A Celebration of Culture, Craft

Silk weaving in Laos has been a cherished tradition for generations. In rural areas, girls often begin learning the craft before the age of...

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 Girls, the Lao Government, in collaboration with the United Nations...

ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in Vientiane, Laos, from 19 to 22 November. Held under the...

Lao Government Encourages Diaspora to Reconnect, Invest in Homeland

On 12 November, the Lao government hosted a meeting in Vientiane aimed at encouraging Lao nationals and those of Lao descent living abroad to...

That Luang Festival to Feature Over 1,600 Booths Showcasing Lao Crafts, Culture

The 2024 That Luang Festival, running from November 11 to 15, is set to draw thousands of visitors with over 1,600 booths featuring Lao...

‘Hope: Lao Contemporary Art Exhibition’ Opens in Vientiane

The inaugural “Hope: Lao Contemporary Art Exhibition” (LCAE) opened in Vientiane on 31 October. Running from 1 November to 10 November at Parkson Mall,...