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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...

Traffic Accidents Claim 33 Lives During Lao New Year Holiday

During the Lao New Year holiday period from 11 to 17 April, the nation witnessed a total of 316 road traffic accidents, resulting in...

Unearthing Luang Prabang’s Mysteries: The Legend of the Lost Treasure

Armed with nothing but a map and a set of clues, exploring Luang Prabang has transformed into a game where participants are tasked with...

LOCA Currently Operates 20 Fast EV Charging Stations, Plans to Boost EV Infrastructure with 40 Stations by 2024

In a significant stride towards sustainable mobility, the CEO of LOCA announced at the ZEEKR Launch event that the company is now operating 20...

Airports of Thailand Implements Passenger Service Charge Increase, Efficiency Boost

The Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced an increase in its passenger service charge (PSC) effective 1 April. For international passengers, the charge rose from...

Thailand, Laos, China in Talks for New Aviation Routes to Handle Surge in Flights

New aviation routes are under discussion between Thailand, China, and Laos to alleviate air traffic congestion. In response to an anticipated surge of 100,000 additional...

Cross-Border Tourism: 2024’s First Beijing to Laos Tourist Train Departs From Chinese Capital

The first Beijing to Laos cross-border tourist train of 2024 departed from the Chinese capital during the early hours of Monday morning, 18 March....