AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLao Diaspora Arts: Lao American playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay premieres the final play in her “Kung Fu Zombies” trilogy on Oct. 31, blending comic action with themes of family, war and Southeast Asian refugee life. Education: Laos and Australia are testing teacher resources to better identify students with disabilities and help them participate in class; a separate Japan study fair offered Lao students information on university places and scholarships. Wildlife Protection: Chinese social media videos are promoting illegal wildlife sales in Laos, including pangolins, underscoring how online posts can fuel trafficking. People and Society: The 2025 census puts Laos’ resident population at 7.24 million, with people aged 15–64 making up 65% and literacy among those aged six and older at 83.6%. Tourism: IHG plans to open a 101-room Holiday Inn Resort in Luang Prabang in 2027, adding a new hotel near the UNESCO-listed town. Festivals: Khammouane is set to host Buddhist Lent celebrations and boat races from Oct. 21–26.
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