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Travellers heading to Laos now have one more thing to remember before departure. All foreign visitors must complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) within three days before arriving in …
Laos introduces 3-day rule for tourists entering the country Read More
The Swedish investment company EQT AB has raised $15.6 billion to invest in companies across Asia. The largest fund of its kind in the region right now, according to Channel News …
Swedish giant raises billions as Asia Read More
A local distillery in Laos that was previously linked to a deadly methanol poisoning case now claims it has been cleared of wrongdoing, according to The Age. The case, which …
Deadly methanol case in Laos: Distillery breaks silence and claims innocence Read More
Carlsberg Group and WWF Denmark are continuing their partnership to protect water resources in Asia. The collaboration now enters its third phase, running from 2026 to 2028. The partnership will …
Carlsberg and WWF Denmark expand water partnership across Asia Read More
Laos is under pressure after a series of incidents involving foreign tourists, and authorities are now moving to tighten safety rules across the tourism sector, according to Travel and Tour …
Tourist deaths in Laos spark action: Government tries to win back trust among visitors Read More
The April 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
ScandAsia Magazine April 2026 Read More
A hot air balloon carrying tourists collided with power lines in Vang Vieng, Laos, during a sunset flight on March 26, according to a video shared by Newsflare. The incident …
Tourist balloon slams into power lines in Laos Read More
Eurovision goes asian. Bangkok will host the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in November 2026, marking the competition’s first multinational expansion beyond its traditional format, according to an announcement from …
Bangkok to host massive new song contest as Eurovision invades Asia Read More
Northern Thailand and neighbouring countries are being hit by worsening haze, as fire activity increases across the Mekong region. More than 1,450 fire hotspots were detected in Thailand alone at …
Haze spreads across Mekong region as fires rise Read More
Authorities in Laos are warning the public about thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and a risk of hail in some areas. According to Xinhua, citing the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, …
After hail chaos in Vientiane: More storms could be on the way Read More