Laos Opens Lao Gold Festival 2026, Eyes Regional Gold Hub Status
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- Laos opened the Lao Gold Festival 2026 in Vientiane on September 4, with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone presiding.
- The three-day festival aims to bring Laos’s gold sector closer to international standards and regional markets.
Laos opened the Lao Gold Festival 2026 in Vientiane on September 4, with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone presiding over the official ceremony.
The three-day event aims to advance the country’s gold sector toward international standards and closer integration with regional markets. It carries the slogan “Lao Gold to the World.”
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