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ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27 June, spotlighting the proposed ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor (ARTC) as a key initiative to boost regional travel and connectivity. Held under the theme “United Journey – Stronger Together,” the forum brought together tourism officials and business...

Heritage Stupa in Savannakhet Restoration Enters Second Phase

Ing Hang Stupa, a religious monument and national heritage site in Savannakhet Province, is...

Laos Among Highest for US Tourist Visa Overstays, But Lowest for Student Compliance

Laos is among the top countries with the highest overstay rates for The United...

Laos Sees 1.2 Million Tourist Arrivals in Q1 2025, Up 28 Percent from Previous Year

Laos welcomed over 1.2 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025, marking a...

China’s Aircraft Maker Seeks Majority Stake in Lao Airlines Amid Reforms

The Lao government is weighing a proposal from China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) to...

Buddha Park in Vientiane Capital Listed as National Heritage Site

Buddha Park, also known as Wat Xieng Khuan has been selected as the first local national heritage listing in Hatsaifong District, Vientiane Capital. KPL reports...

Vientiane’s Iconic Nam Phou Square Officially Handed Back to Public

Renovation of Nam Phou Square in Vientiane Capital is now complete, with the iconic fountain and surrounding park officially handed over to the public. The...

CNN Lists Pakse as One of Asia’s Most Underrated Places

In an article published on its website on Wednesday, CNN mentioned Champasack's Pakse district as one of the top underrated places in Asia. While acknowledging...

Lao Airlines Plane Clipped by Korean Jet at Incheon Airport

A Lao Airlines passenger aircraft collided with another plane at Incheon International Airport early today, however, no injuries were reported. Korea's Yonhap News reports that...

LOCA launches LOCA PAY Enabling QR Code payment via Credit Card

Loca launched a new product "Loca Pay" on 16 December 2022, with a new goal to be a convenient and safe digital payment intermediary...

Straw Hut Village is New Tourist Attraction in Vientiane Province

Straw Hut Village, a new tourist attraction just opened this month in Vientiane Province's Meuang Feuang district, to attract both domestic and international visitors. Sam...