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Laos-China Railway Transported Over 15 Million Passengers Since Early 2025

The Laos-China Railway (LCR) transported 15.48 million passengers from January through 8 October this year, a 2.38 percent increase over the same period in 2024. Cross-border travel totaled nearly 200,000 passengers, up 3.17 percent year-on-year, state media reported. The Lao section has served over 2.6 million passengers so far this...

Bus Service Between Khon Kaen-Vientiane Resumes After Five Years

Starting 10 October, the Transport Company (BKS) will resume its bus service connecting Khon...

AirAsia Eyes Vietnam Expansion in Push to Cover All of Southeast Asia

Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is in talks to launch a new domestic airline in...

Rising Number of Lao Tourists Choose Malaysia as Travel Ties Strengthen

Malaysia is seeing a notable uptick in visitors from Laos this year, pointing to...

Laos Targets Over 43 Million Tourists By 2030

Laos aims to attract more than 43 million tourists between 2026 and 2030, Minister...

Thailand to Attract More Russian Tourists with Longer Visa-Free Stay During High Season

Thailand is expecting a surge in tourism from Russia during the final two months of the year as the government will grant a longer...

Laos Becomes Top Destination for Dispersed Tourism as Authentic Alternative to Overpopular Neighbors

In the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos quietly emerges as a tranquil alternative to bustling tourism destinations that often steal the spotlight.  As travelers seek...

Driving Sustainability: LOCA’s Inspiring Journey in Laos

Since its establishment as a Laos-born startup back in 2018, LOCA has been on an extraordinary journey, reshaping the way people in Laos perceive...

Thai Retail Giant Sets Sights on Lao Visitors with New Investment Plans in Border Provinces

Thailand's largest shopping mall operator, Central Pattana Plc (CPN), plans to invest THB 3 billion (approximately USD 83 million) in the northeastern provinces of...

Khammouane, Phongsaly Provinces Prepare for Visit Laos Year 2024

Tourism departments in Khammouane and Phongsaly provinces in central and north of Laos are gearing up for the upcoming Visit Laos Year 2024, with...

Lao Residents Continue Crossing to Thailand Amidst High Inflation

Residents in Laos are still seen actively traveling to neighboring Thailand despite high inflation and fluctuating foreign currency prices. Since the reopening of the Lao-Thai...