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Free Bus Services on Opening and Closing Days of the 12th National Games

Vientiane Capital will provide free Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and public bus services on 15 and 25 November, coinciding with the opening and closing ceremonies of the 12th National Games, to facilitate the movement of athletes, officials, and spectators.  The initiative, announced by the Vientiane Public Works and Transport Department...

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...

Luang Prabang to Host Annual Boat Racing Festival in September

Luang Prabang will organize its annual boat racing festival in Khan River during the Buddhist Lent starting 14 September. The Governor of Luang Prabang, Mr....

Visit Laos Year 2024 Anticipated to Welcome 4.6 Million Visitors

The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) has revealed key milestones and achievements of the tourism industry in Laos from the first six...

Lao Tourists Form Vietnam’s Third Largest Growing Tourist Market in 2023

Lao tourist arrivals in Vietnam soared in the first half of the year, with a growth rate of 117%, which is the third-highest rate...

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...