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  "path": "/2026/05/25/laos-japan-launch-major-upgrade-of-wattay-international-airport/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-25T04:13:45.000Z",
  "site": "https://laotiantimes.com",
  "tags": [
    "All News",
    "Laos-Japan",
    "Tourism",
    "Travel",
    "air travel Vientiane",
    "airport expansion Laos",
    "aviation safety Laos",
    "Japan-Laos Cooperation",
    "Laos air transport growth",
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  "textContent": "Laos and Japan launched a major upgrade of Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on 22 May, a project valued at over JPY 2.8 billion (USD 17.9 million). The initiative aims to modernize the country’s main international gateway and strengthen regional air connectivity. Completion is expected by April 2028. According to the Ministry of Public Works […]",
  "title": "Laos, Japan Launch Major Upgrade of Wattay International Airport"
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