AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoLaos Heritage & Culture: The “Value of Lao Wisdom” exhibition is set for Sept 9–13 at the Lao-ITEC Exhibition Hall in Vientiane, with free entry and hands-on workshops covering weaving, natural dyes, woodcarving, silver/gold craft, pottery, herbal knowledge, music, dance, rituals, and more—plus business matching to link artisans with buyers. Gold & Craft Commerce: Lao Gold Festival 2026 returns for its second year, running Sept 4–6 at the National Convention Centre (Km 6), aiming to push Lao gold to international standards through exhibitions, marketplaces, and knowledge/technology and investment sessions. Arts, Education & Community: NUOL begins 2026–2027 entrance exams Aug 8 for 7,867 candidates, with results due Aug 24 and enrolment starting Aug 31—an arts-and-culture pipeline story for students. Sports & Youth Spotlight: Australia’s CommBank Young Socceroos will start AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualification in Vientiane, facing Laos, Malaysia and Indonesia, with a 23-player squad announced for the Laos phase. Regional Arts Diplomacy: Vietnam and Laos mark mourning for Lao NA President Xaysomphone Phomvihane, with entertainment and arts activities suspended during the national mourning period.
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