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Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng Ranked in Asia’s Top 8 by Times of India

Luang Prabang and Vangvieng are among Asia’s top eight destinations for solo backpackers in 2025, according to The Times of India, one of the country’s leading English-language publications. In a social media story, the publication described Laos as “slower-paced than its neighbors” and “more offbeat,” positioning it as an ideal...

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...

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...

China Southern Airlines Opens Vientiane-Guangzhou Flight

China Southern Airlines has officially launched its Vientiane - Guangzhou flight, which is hoped will bring greater numbers of tourists to both cities. The flight...

Thai Border Officials Get Tough on Borrowed Vehicles

Thai authorities at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge border crossing are cracking down on borrowed vehicles. According to a sign recently erected at the bridge, from...

Lao Skyway To Commence Vientiane – Pakse Route

Domestic airline Lao Skyway has added flights from Vientiane to Pakse to its growing number of routes. The airline hopes to accommodate passengers traveling...

Phongsavanh Group to Hold Share in Khonkaen Airlines

Khonkaen Airlines could become a reality if a three-way joint venture between Phongsavanh Group of Laos, Mekong Group from Singapore, and the Khon Kaen...

Thai Border to Collect Toll from all Foreign Vehicles

Foreign vehicles entering Thailand by way of border will be expected to pay an ‘Asean road toll’ fee that the country plans to implement...

China Invests in Vientiane-Vang Vieng Expressway

During a two-day visit to Laos by Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 13-14, an agreement was signed by officials from both countries to...