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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...

Laos-China Railway Suspends Vientiane-Luang Prabang Route Amid Omicron Outbreak

The Laos-China Railway has suspended some passenger train operations between Vientiane and Luang Prabang until 31 March. The company said in a statement on Saturday...

“No Water Play” During Lao New Year in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang has issued guidelines for safely celebrating Lao New Year in the province this year, with water play prohibited. The notice, issued by Luang...

Laos-China Railway Warns Against Trespassing and Climbing Barriers

The Laos-China Railway Company is warning people who trespass or illegally climb over barriers that their actions could be deadly. Residents were caught by railway...

Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand Open to Free, Independent Travel

Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand have opened their countries to free, independent travel with a minimum of restrictions. Vietnam’s Ministry of Health announced this week that...

Vang Vieng Prepares for First Cabbage Festival

The nation's first Cabbage Festival will be held at the end of this month in Vang Vieng. Local authorities in cooperation with the Department of...

Jaguar Land Rover Lao Reveals New Defender 90

Jaguar Land Rover Lao, the leader in premium vehicle segment revealed New Defender 90 at Vientiane Motor Show at Lao ITCC mall on 5/3/2022....