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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...

Laos Gears Up to Launch Ambitious Tourism Campaign, Visit Laos Year 2024

The country is currently getting ready to launch the Visit Laos Year 2024 campaign to attract more visitors and boost its tourism sector. A...

New Tourist Amenities to be Built in Xaysomboun Province

Xaysomboun province officials have permitted a local company to construct tourist facilities in three public parks in the Anouvong district, at a cost of...

Ha Long Bay Tourism Hit by Power Shortages During Peak Season in Vietnam

Hospitality businesses in Vietnam's popular northern town of Ha Long report mass cancellations of hotel bookings during this peak season due to power outages. Hotels...

Korean Developer to Construct Golf Course and Resort on Mekong River Island

The Lao government and Korean investors plan to construct a golf course and resort on an island in the Mekong River in Vientiane Capital...

Bali Takes Action: List of Dos and Don’t Issued in Response to Misbehaving Tourists

In 2023, Bali witnessed a series of incidents involving ill-mannered tourists, leading to the deportation of over 130 individuals. Consequently, local authorities have taken a...

Thailand’s Tourism Authority Keen on PM Candidate Pita Limjaroenrat as New Ambassador

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to approach Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward party who won the May 2023...