Transportation

Laos Requires Approval for Home EV Chargers, Tightens Rules on Charging Stations

Residents across Laos will now need government approval before installing electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment at home, under new regulations aimed at improving safety. A notice issued by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 17 July requires homeowners and businesses to obtain technical approval from the Ministry of...

Nearly Half of Vientiane’s Traffic Lights Are Out of Service or Malfunctioning, Police Says

Faulty traffic lights, flooding, and a growing number of vehicles are worsening traffic congestion...

Lower Fuel Prices Bring Relief, But Many Eye EVs as Living Costs Rise

UPDATED on 12 June at 11PM with a correction on the number of provinces...

Vang Vieng Gears Up for USD-216M Tourism Overhaul as Old Airport Transforms

Preparations are underway for a USD 216 million tourism complex at the old airfield...

Laos Eyes China’s Hainan Port as New Trade Gateway

Laos is looking to China’s Hainan province as a potential maritime gateway to expand...

Vientiane Announces Traffic Direction Changes Across Nine Roads in Town

The Vientiane Capital Department of Public Works and Transport announced changes to traffic flow on nine road sections within the city center, effective 28...

Agricultural Exports via First Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge Top USD 9.7 Million in January

Agricultural exports moving through the First Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai–Vientiane) exceeded USD 9.7 million in January, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and...

January Trade Surplus Marks Sharp Rebound from Year-Earlier Deficit

Laos began 2026 on stronger footing, with exports rising to USD 886.7 million in January, up 36 percent from the same month last year....

Laos Targets 6 Million Visitors in 2026 as Chinese Arrivals Projected at 2 Million

Laos expects to welcome between 5 and 6 million international tourists in 2026, with Chinese visitors projected to account for around 2 million of...

Luang Prabang to Restrict Tour Vans from City Centre, End Riverside Parking

Authorities in Luang Prabang have approved new traffic measures to reduce congestion around the Night Market and historic areas, following repeated complaints over traffic...

Laos Sends First Banana Shipment to China as Rail Cargo Volumes Continue to Rise

Laos has completed its first banana export to Chongqing, China using sealed rail-to-rail transport, as part of efforts to expand agricultural exports through the...