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Last update: 8 hours agoLaos Spotlight: Laos’ gold rush is making waves in the region, with Lao consumers buying 230kg of gold worth about US$33m in just three days during the Lao Gold Festival 2026—fueling the government’s push to position Laos as an ASEAN gold hub. Sports & Culture: The Asian Games closed in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030, with Laos among the countries that won a single bronze; the event also highlighted regional sports like sepaktakraw and kurash. Arts & Festivals: Hanoi’s “Colours of Five Continents” street festival lit up Hoan Kiem Lake with performances, ao dai parades, and cultural troupes including Laos, as part of the Hanoi World Cultural Festival 2026. Arts Calendar: October’s arts calendar is out, alongside more cultural listings and community events. Travel & Lifestyle: Amari is promoting a twin-centre Laos itinerary—Vientiane and Vang Vieng—aimed at international travellers looking beyond classic sightseeing. Sports (Regional): Lao bodybuilding returned home with 3 gold and 3 silver from the 58th Asia Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Bangkok.
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