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China-Laos Railway Sees 50 Percent Rise In Cross-Border Passengers

Passenger traffic on the China–Laos Railway has increased significantly this year, boosting tourism and cross-border economic links as Laos prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country status, the China State Railway Group said in a report on 9 September. The group said that the railway carried 244,000 cross-border passenger trips...

Luang Prabang Economy Grows Despite Sharp Drop in Tourists

Luang Prabang’s economy grew 3.9 percent in the first half of 2026, even as...

New Vientiane-Udon Thani Bus Route to Launch on 9 September

Thailand has just announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Laos’ Vientiane...

Flooding Disrupts Flights to Luang Namtha, Oudomxay Also Reports Flooding

Lao Airlines has suspended flights between Vientiane and Luang Namtha after after rising waters...

US Court Strikes Down 75-Country Visa Pause, but Ruling Does Not Lift Laos Travel Ban

A US federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that paused immigrant...

Crowne Plaza Welcomes Booking.com Guests

Situated in Vientiane, Crowne Plaza Vientiane features a fitness centre and massage services. Boasting a business centre, the hotel also provides guests with a...

Amari Makes Triple Entry into Laos

Thailand’s Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a landmark agreement that will lead to the launch of its first properties in Laos. The deal with Tang...

$648 Round Trip From LAX to Laos On Singapore Airlines

If you can decide by the end of this month, you can get a $648 round-trip ticket from LAX to Vientiane or Luang Prabang in...

Luang Prabang Excited It’s On World Map With Obama Visit

LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — Growing up in Wisconsin, Son Inthachith’s classmates in school had no idea where his native Laos was. Thanks to...

Exploring the Ancient Lao Capital of Luang Prabang

LUANG PRABANG - President Barack Obama will visit Laos next week to attend a regional summit, making him the first U.S. president to visit...

SilkAir Adds New Connections From Singapore to Laos

SINGAPORE Airlines subsidiary SilkAir will be launching thrice-weekly flights from Singapore to Laos come October 31. It will operate a circular route between Singapore, Vientiane...