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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...

Thai Airport Opens Automated Gates for Foreign Visitors, Streamlines Departure Process

Foreign visitors will have access to the automatic departure passport control lane at Suvarnabhumi Immigration Inspections, Bangkok, Thailand, from 15 December. Initially launched in 2012...

Laos Targets Global Audience for ‘Visit Laos Year 2024’

In a bid to enhance international tourism in Laos, the government has reached out to countries across the world, extending invitations for their support...

LOCA PAY Set to Enhance Tourist Experience in Laos for 2024 “Visit Laos Year”, ASEAN Chairmanship

As Laos gears up for a landmark year, hosting the "Visit Laos Year 2024" and the prestigious ASEAN Chairmanship, LOCA PAY announces its readiness...

Lao Airlines, Vietjet Elevate Collaboration in Passenger Comfort, Technical Assistance

Laos' biggest airline, Lao Airlines, has recently formalized a collaboration with Vietjet, Vietnam's leading low-cost airline, aimed at bolstering mutual efforts in passenger and...

Citizens of Five European Countries, Malaysia Can Enter China Without Visa From 1 December

BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia as it tries to...

Launch of Visit Laos Year 2024 Promises Cultural, Natural, Historical Adventures

Under the theme “A Paradise of Lao Culture, Nature and History”, Visit Laos Year 2024 officially kicked off on 23 November in Vientiane Capital,...