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Lao Government Introduces Digital Border Fees for Tourists

Starting 1 September, the Lao government began collecting a fee of LAK 10,000 (USD 0.46) from all domestic and international tourists, including group tours and individuals, at all international border checkpoints.  This fee will be processed through the electronic banking system (Easy Pass) and is intended to contribute to the...

Bokeo to Build Laos’ Largest Seated Buddha Statue

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, in partnership with Bokeo provincial officials, convened on...

Luang Prabang Celebrates 29 Years as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Today, 9 December, marks the 29th anniversary of Luang Prabang’s designation as a UNESCO...

Laos Earns Over 200 ASEAN Tourism Awards, Global Acclaim

Laos continues to shine on the global tourism stage, earning 219 ASEAN Tourism Standards...

Vang Vieng Mayor Addresses Tourist Deaths, Promises Justice

Following the deaths of foreign tourists at a guesthouse in Vang Vieng district, Vientiane...

Luang Prabang Smashes 2024 Tourism Goal: Over 1.7 Million Visitors, Expecting Surge in Peak Season

By Oulayvanh Sisounonth and Phontham Visapra UPDATED on 30 October at 1:28 PM Luang Prabang, Laos' most popular UNESCO World Heritage city, continues to set...

Vientiane Province Boosts Tourism Goals with 1.3 Million Visitor Target by End of 2025

Vientiane Province is actively boosting tourism to position the industry as a key economic driver, with a goal to attract over 1.3 million visitors...

Lao, Vietnamese Leaders Advance Plans for Rail, Road Connections

In a push for regional connectivity and economic cooperation, Laos and Vietnam are accelerating infrastructure initiatives, focusing on the Vientiane-Vung Ang railway project. This...

First Direct Export of New Energy Buses from Guizhou to Laos Begins via China-Laos Railway

CGTN - A train carrying 28 China-made new energy buses departed on 28 October from the Dulaying International Land-Sea Logistics Port in Guiyang, Guizhou...

Vang Vieng Tourist Numbers Increases Amid Infrastructure Upgrade

As of October, Vang Vieng has welcomed over 900,000 tourists, exceeding its target of 800,000. This includes more than 400,000 foreign visitors, according to...

Lao-Thai Railway Boosts Regional Connectivity, Economic Growth

By SOULIYASONE GNOTSYOUDOM, OULAYVANH SISOUNONTH Since the Lao-Thai railway’s launch on 20 July, regional connectivity and economic growth in Laos have significantly improved, particularly in...