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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...

Lao Visitors Boost Sales and Tourism in Udon Thani, Thailand

Udon Plaza Company Limited, along with the UD Town Shopping Center, Moko Hotel, and Monthathip International Convention Center, has reported a significant rise in...

ASEAN to Set Up “Parameters” on Emerging AI Technology

Regulators worldwide, including those in ASEAN countries, are implementing precautionary measures and drafting regulations to establish "guardrails" around the growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence...

Luang Prabang May Offer Concession for Developing Pak Ou Caves Tourism Activities

Luang Prabang authorities are assessing the possibility of offering a concession to a private company to develop tourism at Pak Ou caves. The idea...

Lao Airlines Plane Loses Wheel During Landing, No Injuries Reported

Lao Airlines has issued a statement regarding its plane that lost a wheel while landing on Saturday afternoon. The ATR 72-500 plane was flying from...

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...