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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...

Thailand, Laos Announce New Udon Thani-Vang Vieng Bus Route

Representatives from Thailand's Transport Company Limited, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) of Thailand, and the Lao Department of Transport convened in Vientiane, Laos,...

Laos Ranks Among Top Three Travel Spots for Thai Tourists, New Survey Shows

Laos has emerged as one of the top three destinations for Thai travelers, according to the latest Agoda’s Return Visitor Ranking. The survey highlighted...

Early Completion of Savannakhet Bridge Boosts Connectivity

Savannakhet celebrated the early completion of a new bridge across the Xechamphone River in Nathom Village, Atsaphone district on 20 August. The 100-meter-long bridge was...

International Traffic Soars to New Heights at Laos-China Border

Mohan Port on China’s border with Laos has reported a significant surge in international passenger traffic this year, according to data released by Chinese...

Laos Welcomes Over 2 Million Visitors in First Half of 2024

Laos has seen a surge in tourism during the first six months of Visit Laos Year 2024, with over 2.1 million tourists visiting the...

Savannakhet Museum to Undergo Major Renovation

To boost tourism,  Savannakhet Province's Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism (DICT) has partnered with APA Incorporate, a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering consultancy firm...