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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...

Thai Tourism Authority Eyes Asian Expatriates Residing in Laos, Cambodia

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking at attracting Asian expatriates, namely Chinese, South Korean, and Japanese nationals, residing in Laos and Cambodia...

Thai Airways to Double Fleet, Focus on More Flights to India

Thailand’s biggest airline, Thai Airways International, has laid out plans to expand its fleet after seeking bankruptcy protection in 2020 due to inefficient management...

Vietnam Sees Launch of Cheapest EV Cars

Chinese car manufacturer Wuling rolled out the country's cheapest electric vehicle models last Thursday. The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was launched for a starting price...

Booyoung Group Donates 600 Buses to Improve Public Transportation in Laos

Booyoung Lao Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government on 28 June to provide 600 buses to help improve...

Deputy PM Holds Meeting to Discuss Road Safety Concerns in Northern Provinces

Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune presided over a meeting last week in Luang Prabang on safety concerns regarding major roads in the northern provinces...

Bokeo Airport Completes 90% Construction, Operations to Start This Year

The airport, which was expected to wrap up construction by May, is now planning to start operations by November or December of this year. The...