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Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban Use of Power Banks In-Flight Due to Safety Risks

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have jointly announced a ban on the use of power banks during flights, citing growing safety concerns over lithium battery-related incidents in aviation. Under the new policy, passengers are no longer permitted to use portable chargers to power or recharge their devices while onboard. Passengers...

Vientiane Prepares for BRT Launch with New Parking Rules

Vientiane authorities implemented new no-parking regulations along sections of the capital’s Bus Rapid Transit...

Laos to Launch Digital Immigration System for Foreign Travelers Starting 1 September

Beginning 1 September, Laos will launch a trial version of its new Digital Arrival...

Vientiane Province Wins Big at Luang Prabang Traditional Boat Festival

Luang Prabang celebrated its annual Boat Racing Festival on 23 August along the Nam...

Laos Recognizes Ho Chi Minh Trail Sites as National Heritage

Laos has officially recognized the Phou Luang–Ho Chi Minh Trail sites on its territory...

Laos Sets Ambitious Target to Attract Over 2.7 Million Tourists in 2024

Laos is gearing up for Visit Laos Year 2024, projecting to welcome more than 2.7 million tourists to stimulate post-pandemic economic growth. Deputy Minister of...

Bangkok to Nong Khai High-Speed Train Aims for 2027 Launch Amid Construction Challenges

Despite facing a range of challenges that have hindered construction progress, Thai authorities are actively working to expedite the Northeastern high-speed rail project, aiming...

Laos Records 560 Road Accidents, 92 Deaths in July

According to the Traffic Police Department (TPD), Laos saw 560 road accidents in July, an increase of 37 from June. These accidents resulted in...

Laos Prepares for Influx of Tourists with Intensive Training for Tour Guides

The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism is currently conducting the 28th National Tour Guide Training for 89 tour guides throughout Laos in preparation...

Laos-China Railway to Increase Ticket Prices by 20 Percent This Year

The Laos-China Railway Company has proposed to the Lao government to increase the price of train tickets this year, due to considerable exchange rate...

Russia’s Ural Airlines to Resume Direct Flights to Laos in October

Ural Airlines will restart flights from the Russian port city of Vladivostok to Vientiane Capital in October this year, as part of its winter...