Vientiane Closes Entertainment Venues and Schools During ASEAN Summits
Major security measures put in place for high-level meetings
Vientiane city authorities have ordered the closure of all entertainment venues, including karaoke bars, from October 7-13 as the city hosts the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits. This measure, announced by the Vientiane Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism, is aimed at maintaining security and ensuring a positive image of the capital. Businesses that do not comply with this directive will face strict penalties.
In addition to venue closures, several key roads in Vientiane have been shut down, including parts of Kaysone Phomvihane Road and Lane Xang Avenue, to facilitate the safe movement of summit delegates. The changes are part of a broader security operation to prevent congestion and ensure smooth summit proceedings.
Nearly 500 schools across five central districts will also close from October 8-11. This decision is meant to reduce traffic and ensure safety during the summits, which will bring together thousands of delegates from ASEAN countries and international partners for a series of high-level meetings.
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**Broadcast Summary:**
Entertainment venues and schools in Vientiane are closing this week as the city hosts the ASEAN Summits. Authorities have ordered all venues, including karaoke bars, to shut down from October 7-13, while key roads are also closed to prevent traffic issues. Nearly 500 schools will close from October 8-11 to ensure safety, with thousands of delegates attending the high-level meetings.**
*Major security measures put in place for high-level meetings*
Vientiane city authorities have ordered the closure of all entertainment venues, including karaoke bars, from October 7-13 as the city hosts the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits. This measure, announced by the Vientiane Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism, is aimed at maintaining security and ensuring a positive image of the capital. Businesses that do not comply with this directive will face strict penalties.
In addition to venue closures, several key roads in Vientiane have been shut down, including parts of Kaysone Phomvihane Road and Lane Xang Avenue, to facilitate the safe movement of summit delegates. The changes are part of a broader security operation to prevent congestion and ensure smooth summit proceedings.
Nearly 500 schools across five central districts will also close from October 8-11. This decision is meant to reduce traffic and ensure safety during the summits, which will bring together thousands of delegates from ASEAN countries and international partners for a series of high-level meetings.
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In addition to venue closures, several key roads in Vientiane have been shut down, including parts of Kaysone Phomvihane Road and Lane Xang Avenue, to facilitate the safe movement of summit delegates. The changes are part of a broader security operation to prevent congestion and ensure smooth summit proceedings.
Nearly 500 schools across five central districts will also close from October 8-11. This decision is meant to reduce traffic and ensure safety during the summits, which will bring together thousands of delegates from ASEAN countries and international partners for a series of high-level meetings.
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**Broadcast Summary:**
Entertainment venues and schools in Vientiane are closing this week as the city hosts the ASEAN Summits. Authorities have ordered all venues, including karaoke bars, to shut down from October 7-13, while key roads are also closed to prevent traffic issues. Nearly 500 schools will close from October 8-11 to ensure safety, with thousands of delegates attending the high-level meetings.**
*Major security measures put in place for high-level meetings*
Vientiane city authorities have ordered the closure of all entertainment venues, including karaoke bars, from October 7-13 as the city hosts the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits. This measure, announced by the Vientiane Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism, is aimed at maintaining security and ensuring a positive image of the capital. Businesses that do not comply with this directive will face strict penalties.
In addition to venue closures, several key roads in Vientiane have been shut down, including parts of Kaysone Phomvihane Road and Lane Xang Avenue, to facilitate the safe movement of summit delegates. The changes are part of a broader security operation to prevent congestion and ensure smooth summit proceedings.
Nearly 500 schools across five central districts will also close from October 8-11. This decision is meant to reduce traffic and ensure safety during the summits, which will bring together thousands of delegates from ASEAN countries and international partners for a series of high-level meetings.
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