China will reopen its borders and let foreign travelers visit the country for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, by resuming the issuance of visas across all categories on Wednesday.
China to Resume Issuing Visas To Foreign Tourists

Luang Prabang Releases Lao New Year Event Schedule for 2023
The Lao New Year festival program for Luang Prabang has been announced, featuring a variety of activities for both visitors and residents to enjoy from 11 to 20 April.
Bali Governor Suggests Canceling Visa-On-Arrival for Russian, Ukrainian Tourists
The Governor of Bali has requested central immigration authorities to change the policy on visa-on-arrival for visitors from Russia and Ukraine, many of whom have been found to be working illegally in the country.
Luxembourg Supports UXO Clearance in Khammouane Province
A kick-off meeting to launch a new UXO clearance project funded by the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was officially held on 9 March in Khammouane province.
People in Northern Thailand Urged to Work from Home as Air Pollution Worsens
Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged residents of Northern Thailand to not travel for work due to high levels of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 dust in the air.
Confirmed: Global Floods, Droughts Worsening with Warming

The intensity of extreme drought and rainfall has “sharply” increased over the past 20 years, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Water.
Laos to Receive 10-Year Tourism Support From International Foundation
TUI Care Foundation announced a new EUR 10 million (USD 10.5 million) project to assist nine least-developed countries, including Laos, in growing their tourism industries at the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) conference on Tuesday.
Laos-Vietnam Drug Trafficking Ring Gets Nabbed By Authorities
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Phu Loc District, Vietnam last week after he was caught trying to smuggle drugs from Laos to Vietnam.