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Free Bus Services on Opening and Closing Days of the 12th National Games

Vientiane Capital will provide free Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and public bus services on 15 and 25 November, coinciding with the opening and closing ceremonies of the 12th National Games, to facilitate the movement of athletes, officials, and spectators.  The initiative, announced by the Vientiane Public Works and Transport Department...

Lao Government Keeps Majority in Lao Airlines as COMAC Takes 49% Stake

On 10 November, the Lao government confirmed an agreement with the Chinese state-owned aircraft...

Japan Plans to Raise Visa Fees from 2026 Amid Overtourism Concerns

Japan plans to raise its visa issuance fees for foreign visitors starting in the...

China to Launch Online Entry Forms for Foreign Travelers Starting 20 November

China is set to introduce a new digital immigration system that allows foreign visitors...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

Largest Forest in Xayaboury to be Opened as Tourist Attraction

Hoping to draw more people to experience its natural beauty and establish its profile as a tourist destination, Xayaboury Province is opening up its...

Investors Receive Clearance For Feasibility Study on Vang Vieng Tourism Complex

VangVieng may already be a tourist hotspot but the small town might become an even bigger tourist attraction in the future. Yijin Construction Engineering...

Bo Nam Hiem: The Largest Hot Springs in Laos

Fancy a soak and a bite to eat at the same time? Head on up to Huaphan where the hot springs of Hiem offer...

Laos Vying for Chinese Tourism

There is no dispute when stating that Chinese tourism in Laos has been on the rise. In 2011, according to statistics from the ministry's tourism...

Laos One Of Four Countries To Boost Tourism Integration

In collaboration with Thailand, Vietnam and China, Laos is to be included in the development of sustainable tourism integration across eleven provinces in the...

Laos Places 3rd On World’s Friendliest Countries List

London-based Rough Guides has turned to its Twitter and Facebook followers to ask for their opinion on the world's friendliest countries. Why do we...