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Luang Prabang traditional boat racing festival draws 27 boats

Luang Prabang traditional boat racing festival draws 27 boats

The traditional boat racing festival held in Luang Prabang on September 11, 2026, attracted 27 racing boats from communities across the province and neighbouring areas, creating a lively atmosphere along the Khan River as part of the Ho Khao Padap Din (Ancestor Memorial Festival).

Politics

PM Pays Guidance Visit to Phongsaly Province

11/09/2026 13:35

Prime Minister hands over new school building in Phongsaly
11/09/2026 09:34
Lao delegation highlights connectivity and investment opportunities at Belt and Road Summit
10/09/2026 22:35
International delegates to visit Luang Prabang UXO clearance sites ahead of 3RC-CCM
10/09/2026 16:26

Economics

Laos prepares to host ASEAN women entrepreneurs forum and awards

11/09/2026 09:37

Lao Gold Festival 2026 Promotes Development of Lao Gold Industry and Global Market Links
07/09/2026 11:42
Made in Laos Exhibition 2026 to Feature 160 Companies from Across the Country
01/09/2026 16:58
National Steering Committee Launches One-Stop State Service Reform
24/07/2026 12:09

Education

NUOL Honors Leaders and Outstanding Contributors with Academic Titles and Honorary Doctorates

04/09/2026 19:01

PM Calls for Stronger Efforts to Improve Education Quality in New Academic Year
01/09/2026 12:49
Vientiane Capital Opens 2026–2027 Academic Year
31/08/2026 20:01
Australia, MoES Bring Learning to Life with Animated Audio Stories for Lao-Language Learners
29/08/2026 21:42

Tourism

Attracting More Tourists to Laos to Meet 2030 Targets

08/09/2026 12:17

Champasak Welcomes More Than 678,000 Tourists in 2026
08/09/2026 12:04
Government Takes Over Management of Vat Phou Champasak World Heritage Site
04/09/2026 07:43
ACMECS strengthens tourism ties, promotes “Five Countries, One Destination”
28/08/2026 11:28

General

Lao-Chinese joint venture plans 330-MW coal-fired power plant in Xieng Khouang

12/09/2026 12:29

Luang Prabang traditional boat racing festival draws 27 boats
11/09/2026 18:48
Savannakhet dam to release water from September 12
10/09/2026 21:53
Lao Women’s Union, UNFPA and Australia provide dignity kits to flood-affected women and girls
10/09/2026 21:47

World News

Workshop discusses sustainable development of Vietnam-invested bauxite project in Laos.

11/09/2026 09:30

Republic of Korea, African nations discuss business ties at KOAFEC meeting
11/09/2026 09:27
49 foreign envoys in Republic of Korea avoid prosecution under diplomatic immunity: data
10/09/2026 09:29
Three Vietnamese airports among Asia-Pacific’s most improved in air connectivity
09/09/2026 11:43

Sports

Laos to Host Two International World Table Tennis Events

27/07/2026 19:40

World Cup opens in Mexico City
12/06/2026 10:58
Laos to Host 17th World Bodybuilding Championships
25/04/2026 09:44
Laos to Face Malaysia in ASEAN U17 Semi-Final Clash
20/04/2026 13:12

ASEAN

ASEAN Labour Ministers Advance Cooperation to Expand Skills and Protect Workers

04/09/2026 09:02

Sailing Above the Sky: ASEAN Journalists Witness the Marvels of China’s Greater Bay Area
03/09/2026 11:23
Lao Embassy Showcases Culture at “Colors of ASEAN Culture 2026” in Hanoi
20/08/2026 14:11
Sekong to Showcase Lao Potential as “City of Charm” at China-ASEAN Expo
20/08/2026 14:08