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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 Thiao Lao is Back!

The Lao Thiao Lao campaign, which was launched in September 2020, to promote domestic tourism and support hospitality businesses within the country, is now...

Laos-China Railway Revises its Parking Fees at Vientiane Station

After a public uproar regarding the charges levied on vehicles when picking or dropping off passengers, Boten Frontier Services Limited has decided to waive...

Lao Airlines CEO Visits Vietnam to Discuss Expansion Plans

President of Lao Airlines State Enterprise met with airline ticket sales agents, and business partners, at the Lao Airlines branch in Ho Chi Minh...

Laos Not a Top Contender for Indians Planning Diwali Vacations

Diwali is one of the most popular Indian festivals which is celebrated across the country and among the South Asian community globally. An incumbent...

Russian Tourists Likely to Transit Through Laos to Get to Thailand

The lack of frequent flights from Moscow to Phuket may lead to many Russian tourists trying out a new route this year.  Russians have always...

Cambodia Gives Free Entry to Angkor Park for Long-term Foreign Residents

The Cambodian government has announced this move to encourage expats to travel locally.  Foreigners who have been living in Cambodia for two years and over...