Vientiane Province is actively boosting tourism to position the industry as a key economic driver, with a goal to attract over 1.3 million visitors by the end of 2025. While officials are working to strengthen regional and international cooperation in tourism, aiming to promote its natural, historical, cultural, and agricultural attractions.
Sisawat Sengphachan, Director General of the Department of Press, Culture, and Tourism of Vientiane, shared on 24 October that in the first nine months of 2024, the province welcomed 1,031,756 domestic and international visitors, including 281,891 foreign tourists, marking a total increase of 366,917 from the same period in 2023.
This growth generated total revenue of LAK 707 billion (USD 32.2 million), marking a year-on-year rise of LAK 489 billion (USD 22.2 million).
Sisawat also noted that Vientiane’s efforts are concentrated on generating foreign currency, creating employment in urban and rural areas, and boosting the local economy. The province currently manages 211 tourist sites, including natural, cultural, and historical locations.
Looking ahead, Vientiane aims to attract 1.3 million tourists by 2025, projecting revenue of over LAK 782 billion (USD 35.8 million).
To support the anticipated growth, Vientiane Province’s authorities are planning to use the over-1,000 licensed tourism-related businesses to welcome an increased influx of visitors.
https://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VV2.jpg6271200Sylivanla Vongphachanhhttps://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lao-Simply-Beautiful-.webpSylivanla Vongphachanh2024-12-17 11:09:002024-11-01 11:11:11Vientiane Province Boosts Tourism Goals with 1.3 Million Visitor Target by End of 2025
In a push for regional connectivity and economic cooperation, Laos and Vietnam are accelerating infrastructure initiatives, focusing on the Vientiane-Vung Ang railway project. This plan aims to connect the two countries by rail, strengthening trade routes and mutual economic ties.
On 23 October, during a meeting at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Laos’ President Thongloun Sisoulith and Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed to expedite the Thakhaek-Vung Ang seaport rail link. The leaders also committed to the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway and aligning financial and energy policies.
Their discussions emphasized strengthening Laos-Vietnam cooperation within regional frameworks.
The Vientiane-Vung Ang railway project, part of a 2021–2030 development plan extending to 2050, is a joint venture between Vietnam’s Deo Ca Group JSC and Laos’ Petroleum Trading Lao (PTL), designed as a public-private partnership and expected to launch in early 2027.
Spanning 554.7 kilometers and costing approximately USD 6.3 billion, the railway will connect Laos to regional maritime trade and open access to markets in China, South Korea, and Japan.
CGTN – A train carrying 28 China-made new energy buses departed on 28 October from the Dulaying International Land-Sea Logistics Port in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, heading for Vientiane, Laos. This shipment marks Guizhou’s first direct export of locally produced new energy buses to Laos via the China-Laos Railway.
This new logistics channel through the China-Laos Railway offers a dedicated, efficient route for Guizhou’s automobile exports to Laos, facilitating further trade and cooperation, according to Zhang Yongjun, general manager of Guiyang International Land Port Company. The buses are expected to arrive in Vientiane within seven days.
Totally, 55 new energy buses will be shipped to Laos in two batches, with a second train carrying 27 additional buses scheduled for departure on Tuesday. China, a strong advocate for sustainable transport, is focused on New Energy Buses (NEBs), including electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell buses. These NEBs, powered by alternative fuels, are part of China’s ongoing commitment to cleaner public transit solutions.
These Guizhou-made buses, equipped with advanced electric technology and intelligent control systems, deliver zero emissions, low noise and smooth operation. Once in Vientiane, they will support the city’s first intelligent and modern rapid transit system.
“To ensure a smooth export process, involved departments coordinated closely on logistics, including cargo organization, capacity planning, transport services and customs clearance,” said Zhang. “The teams worked to streamline everything from testing and customs declaration to export and delivery, promoting Guizhou’s new energy buses on an international scale.”
https://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CN.jpg6271200Sylivanla Vongphachanhhttps://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lao-Simply-Beautiful-.webpSylivanla Vongphachanh2024-12-14 11:06:002024-11-01 11:07:53First Direct Export of New Energy Buses from Guizhou to Laos Begins via China-Laos Railway
Vientiane Province Boosts Tourism Goals with 1.3 Million Visitor Target by End of 2025
Vientiane Province is actively boosting tourism to position the industry as a key economic driver, with a goal to attract over 1.3 million visitors by the end of 2025. While officials are working to strengthen regional and international cooperation in tourism, aiming to promote its natural, historical, cultural, and agricultural attractions.
Sisawat Sengphachan, Director General of the Department of Press, Culture, and Tourism of Vientiane, shared on 24 October that in the first nine months of 2024, the province welcomed 1,031,756 domestic and international visitors, including 281,891 foreign tourists, marking a total increase of 366,917 from the same period in 2023.
This growth generated total revenue of LAK 707 billion (USD 32.2 million), marking a year-on-year rise of LAK 489 billion (USD 22.2 million).
Sisawat also noted that Vientiane’s efforts are concentrated on generating foreign currency, creating employment in urban and rural areas, and boosting the local economy. The province currently manages 211 tourist sites, including natural, cultural, and historical locations.
Looking ahead, Vientiane aims to attract 1.3 million tourists by 2025, projecting revenue of over LAK 782 billion (USD 35.8 million).
To support the anticipated growth, Vientiane Province’s authorities are planning to use the over-1,000 licensed tourism-related businesses to welcome an increased influx of visitors.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/10/29/vientiane-province-boosts-tourism-goals-with-1-3-million-visitor-target-by-end-of-2025/
Lao, Vietnamese Leaders Advance Plans for Rail, Road Connections
In a push for regional connectivity and economic cooperation, Laos and Vietnam are accelerating infrastructure initiatives, focusing on the Vientiane-Vung Ang railway project. This plan aims to connect the two countries by rail, strengthening trade routes and mutual economic ties.
On 23 October, during a meeting at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Laos’ President Thongloun Sisoulith and Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed to expedite the Thakhaek-Vung Ang seaport rail link. The leaders also committed to the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway and aligning financial and energy policies.
Their discussions emphasized strengthening Laos-Vietnam cooperation within regional frameworks.
The Vientiane-Vung Ang railway project, part of a 2021–2030 development plan extending to 2050, is a joint venture between Vietnam’s Deo Ca Group JSC and Laos’ Petroleum Trading Lao (PTL), designed as a public-private partnership and expected to launch in early 2027.
Spanning 554.7 kilometers and costing approximately USD 6.3 billion, the railway will connect Laos to regional maritime trade and open access to markets in China, South Korea, and Japan.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/10/29/lao-vietnamese-leaders-advance-plans-for-rail-road-connections/
First Direct Export of New Energy Buses from Guizhou to Laos Begins via China-Laos Railway
CGTN – A train carrying 28 China-made new energy buses departed on 28 October from the Dulaying International Land-Sea Logistics Port in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, heading for Vientiane, Laos. This shipment marks Guizhou’s first direct export of locally produced new energy buses to Laos via the China-Laos Railway.
This new logistics channel through the China-Laos Railway offers a dedicated, efficient route for Guizhou’s automobile exports to Laos, facilitating further trade and cooperation, according to Zhang Yongjun, general manager of Guiyang International Land Port Company. The buses are expected to arrive in Vientiane within seven days.
Totally, 55 new energy buses will be shipped to Laos in two batches, with a second train carrying 27 additional buses scheduled for departure on Tuesday. China, a strong advocate for sustainable transport, is focused on New Energy Buses (NEBs), including electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell buses. These NEBs, powered by alternative fuels, are part of China’s ongoing commitment to cleaner public transit solutions.
These Guizhou-made buses, equipped with advanced electric technology and intelligent control systems, deliver zero emissions, low noise and smooth operation. Once in Vientiane, they will support the city’s first intelligent and modern rapid transit system.
“To ensure a smooth export process, involved departments coordinated closely on logistics, including cargo organization, capacity planning, transport services and customs clearance,” said Zhang. “The teams worked to streamline everything from testing and customs declaration to export and delivery, promoting Guizhou’s new energy buses on an international scale.”
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/10/29/first-direct-export-of-new-energy-buses-from-guizhou-to-laos-begins-via-china-laos-railway/