LOCA Sparks EV Revolution in Laos with 40 Fast-Charging Stations
In response to the rising adoption of EVs, LOCA, an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Laos, has set up 40 fast-charging stations across Laos in 2024, focusing on major cities […]
Entries by Sylivanla Vongphachanh
Mekong River Commission Launches Education Hub, One Mekong App in Vientiane
On 23 December, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated the opening of its Education and Visitor Center and the launch of the One Mekong app at its headquarters in Vientiane, […]
Laos, China Launch QR Payment System for Cashless Tourism
Traveling between Laos and China is now easier with a QR payment system that enables tourists to make cashless transactions. Chinese visitors can already use QR codes, with plans for […]
Vientiane Economy Hits 5.85 Percent Growth, Beating Expectations
Vientiane Capital’s economy grew by 5.85 percent, surpassing the National Assembly’s initial target of 0.30 percent, according to the city Mayor Atsaphangthong Siphandone. Atsaphangthong reported on 16 December that this robust growth […]
Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge
On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024 brought together 100 young leaders from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, […]
Seno Grilled Chicken Earns Official Recognition as Savannakhet’s New Symbol
On 12 December, Seno Grilled Chicken was officially recognized by Savannakhet authorities, becoming a new symbol of the central Lao province. It all started in the early 1990s at a […]
Laos Expands UNESCO Legacy with New Cultural Inscriptions
Laos has earned renewed global recognition with the recent addition of the Fonelamvong dance to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list on 5 December. This honor adds to the growing list […]
Laos Ends Visa Special Exemption Policy After Visit Laos Year 2024
Laos has officially ended its visa exemption and extended stay policy for several countries, which were specifically introduced during Visit Laos Year 2024. Starting 1 January, tourists will need to […]
Lao Government Introduces Digital Border Fees for Tourists
Starting 1 September, the Lao government began collecting a fee of LAK 10,000 (USD 0.46) from all domestic and international tourists, including group tours and individuals, at all international border […]
Bokeo to Build Laos’ Largest Seated Buddha Statue
The Ministry of Planning and Investment, in partnership with Bokeo provincial officials, convened on 28 November to discuss plans for the construction of the Suvannakhomkham Buddha statue, which will become […]
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