Transportation

Laos Flags Millions in Misused Funds Across Public Projects

The State Inspection Authority has flagged USD 1.976 million in diverted funds and spending on unused assets in Vientiane’s USD 99.7 million Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. On 8 October, State Inspection Authority President Vansay Phongsavanh presented the findings to the National Assembly, as part of a national review of...

Laos Advances Land Compensation for Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway

Bolikhamxay is finalizing land compensation rates for the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, pushing forward a major...

Laos, Thailand Move Forward With Plans for New Friendship Bridge Linking Vientiane, Loei

Laos and Thailand are studying a possible new Friendship Bridge linking Vientiane Province with...

China-Laos Railway Sees 50 Percent Rise In Cross-Border Passengers

Passenger traffic on the China–Laos Railway has increased significantly this year, boosting tourism and...

New Vientiane-Udon Thani Bus Route to Launch on 9 September

Thailand has just announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Laos’ Vientiane...

Laos-China Railway Raises Fares Across All Routes Starting 1 April

Ticket prices on the Laos-China Railway (LCR) have increased across all routes, according to updated fares published on the LCR Ticket application on 1...

Laos Urges Students to Cycle, Use Public Transport as Schools Resume Full Week

Laos is encouraging students to use bicycles and public transport to save fuel, as schools return to a full five-day week. The Ministry of Education...

Laos Eyes BRT Expansion to Airport, Railway Station

The Lao government is considering expanding the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Vientiane to connect key transport hubs, including Wattay International Airport and...

Pakse Launches Free Bus Service Amid Fuel Shortage

Authorities in Pakse have introduced a temporary free public bus service to help residents cope with ongoing fuel shortages and rising fuel prices affecting...

Lao Airlines Raises Flight Costs by Up to 125 Percent as Fuel Prices Soar

Lao Airlines, as Laos’ national carrier, announced an increase in its fuel surcharge (YQ) for both domestic and international flights, effective 11 March, as...

Official Toll Collection to Begin on National Road No. 9 in Late March

Toll collection on National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet Province is set to be operational by the end of March 2026, as the highway's...