04/06/2026
Construction starts on Vangvieng airport-to-tourism complex project
Vangvieng has begun turning its old airport site into a US$216 million tourism and commercial complex, a project designed to stimulate the tourism industry, create jobs, and attract further trade and investment.
Vientiane province officially broke ground on the Central Plaza project on June 1. Located at the former airport site of one of Laos’ top tourism hotspots, the development marks a major step in transforming the area into a premier tourism and commercial hub, according to the local media. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)
: Vientiane time