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Thailand, China and Vietnam Fuel Laos’ Tourism Growth in 2026

Laos welcomed nearly 2.6 million international tourists in the first half of 2026, up 9.9 percent from the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Tourism Development Department under the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Thailand remained the country's biggest source of visitors, with 833,738...

Laos Launches Cultural Association to Preserve Heritage, Build Soft Power

On 16 July, Laos established a new cultural association tasked with preserving national heritage...

Vietnam Rolls Out Digital Pre-Arrival System

Vietnam has launched the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) system, replacing the paper arrival card that...

Laos, Japan Launch Major Upgrade of Wattay International Airport

Laos and Japan launched a major upgrade of Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on...

Remains of 37 People Discovered in Giant Stone Jar in Xieng Khouang

A new excavation on Laos’ mysterious Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang has uncovered...

Twelve Students From Laos Head to European Universities

Twelve Lao students have been granted scholarships to study in Europe this year under the European Union Erasmus Mundus Programme. The scholarship awardees will head...

Over 500,000 Chinese Tourists Visited Laos In 2015

Laos remains a favorite tourist destination for many people of neighboring countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China. On June 14, during a forum held...

Khammuan Records Almost 73,000 Visit Arrivals Over First 6 Months

Khammuan, a central province, has recorded almost 73,000 visit arrivals over the first six months with Asians, and especially Chinese nationals topping the list. This...

Thai Airways’ Lao Ticket Sales On the Rise

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited's ticket sales in Laos during the summer period (April – October) have been on the increase, rising by...

Luang Prabang Expects 600,000 Visitors This Year

Luang Prabang Province expects to record about 600,000 visitors this year as the province is accelerating land and aerial transport facilities to satisfy the...

Luang Prabang focuses on Boosting cultural Tourism

The Luang Prabang tourism sector has been focusing on boosting cultural tourism and sustainable development to ensure socio-economic development in the province, according to a...