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Free BRT, Bus Services During 12th National Games

Vientiane Capital will offer free Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and public bus services to facilitate the movement of athletes, officials, and spectators during the 12th National Games, taking place from 15 to 25 November. The initiative, announced by the Vientiane Public Works and Transport Department on 11 November, aims to...

Lao Government Keeps Majority in Lao Airlines as COMAC Takes 49% Stake

On 10 November, the Lao government confirmed an agreement with the Chinese state-owned aircraft...

Japan Plans to Raise Visa Fees from 2026 Amid Overtourism Concerns

Japan plans to raise its visa issuance fees for foreign visitors starting in the...

China to Launch Online Entry Forms for Foreign Travelers Starting 20 November

China is set to introduce a new digital immigration system that allows foreign visitors...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

AirAsia Eyes Vietnam Expansion in Push to Cover All of Southeast Asia

Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is in talks to launch a new domestic airline in Vietnam, marking its latest push to expand across Southeast Asia.  If...

Rising Number of Lao Tourists Choose Malaysia as Travel Ties Strengthen

Malaysia is seeing a notable uptick in visitors from Laos this year, pointing to a growing interest among Lao travelers in regional destinations. According to...

Laos Targets Over 43 Million Tourists By 2030

Laos aims to attract more than 43 million tourists between 2026 and 2030, Minister of Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaket announced at the Party...

New Eco-Tourism Project Aims to Protect Wildlife, Boost Jobs in Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha Province is set to transform Xang Boten village into a conservation-focused tourist destination through the newly launched Xang Boten Tourism Project, a...

White House Says USD 100,000 H-1B Visa Fee to Be One-Time Payment

By Daniel STUBLEN/AFP - The White House issued a major clarification Saturday, 20 September,  to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the...

Laos–China Railway Drives Surge in Trade, Travel Across Borders

Since its launch in December 2021, the Laos-China Railway has significantly enhanced Laos’s connectivity and economic activity. The Lao section alone has transported more...