A trade and tourism promotion fair kicked off in southern Laos' Sekong province on Wednesday, showcasing products from Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The event, which lasts until Sunday, features a range of activities, including seminars on trade, investment, and tourism to boost economic development. It also includes cultural exchanges among ethnic groups from southern Laos, the local Pasaxon newspaper reported on Thursday.

Fashion items, household products, and clothing were presented at 47 booths at the fair. Innovative products such as electric vehicles were on display.