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Japan weighs 2,000-3,000 yen fee for new pre-travel screening system

Japan weighs 2,000-3,000 yen fee for new pre-travel screening system

(KPL/KYODO) The Japanese government is considering charging visiting foreigners a fee of about 2,000 yen ($13) to 3,000 yen for a planned online pre-travel screening system called JESTA, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Politics

Vientiane People’s Assembly closes key session on plans and oversight

22/12/2025 14:40

Houaphanh province appoints new chairman in leadership handover
22/12/2025 14:36
Laos and Vietnam hold ministerial-level political consultations
22/12/2025 10:13
Lao prime minister receives Vietnam’s top prosecutor
22/12/2025 10:07

Economics

Lao Economy Strengthens, but Sustained Reforms Needed for Long-Term Growth

11/12/2025 15:26

Laos and Vietnam boost economic cooperation project
09/12/2025 09:41
LMC Launches New Digital Economy Program in Luang Prabang
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Vietnamese firm seals partnership to expand green transport services in Laos
05/12/2025 09:40

Education

MoES and Australian Delegation Visit Xiangkhouang to Strengthen Inclusive Education

14/12/2025 10:06

MoES, Australia Begin Filming Fourth Education Promotion Episode
11/12/2025 13:10
Malaysia Boosts Education with Namsang School Library Upgrade
27/11/2025 14:51
MoES and Australia Launch Development of Spoken Lao Lessons for Grade 2
24/11/2025 12:00

Tourism

Sakura Festival in Viengxay Celebrates a Decade of Friendship

24/12/2025 10:05

Meun District Marks Traditional Hmong New Year Celebrations
23/12/2025 10:20
Tad Gneuang: Where a Waterfall Sustains a Community
19/12/2025 09:10
Laos, Cambodia Strengthen Tourism Cooperation at 2nd Ministerial Meeting
17/12/2025 11:15

General

Vientiane Election Committee Holds First Meeting Ahead of Elections

24/12/2025 10:49

Laos Power Utility Cuts Annual Debt Burden by Up to $300 Million After Reform
24/12/2025 10:49
Laos Reviews Draft Wastewater Law to Strengthen Environmental Protection
24/12/2025 10:42
5th Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge to Open on December 25
24/12/2025 10:28

World News

Japan weighs 2,000-3,000 yen fee for new pre-travel screening system

24/12/2025 15:28

Gold price hits record high of $4,383.76 on US rate cut bets
23/12/2025 16:09
Samsung Bioepis wins approval to sell autoimmune biosimilar in Japan
23/12/2025 10:26
India and Cuba enhance cooperation in traditional medicine
23/12/2025 09:59

Sports

Lao Petanque Team Claims First Gold at 33rd SEA Games

11/12/2025 13:37

Laos Claims First Medal at 33rd SEA Games with Ju-Jitsu Bronze
11/12/2025 09:20
33rd SEA Games kicks off in Thailand
10/12/2025 09:51
12th National Games of Laos Conclude with Grand Ceremony in Vientiane
25/11/2025 18:41

ASEAN

Laos attends special ASEAN meeting on Cambodia–Thailand border tensions

23/12/2025 14:20

ASEAN seeks solutions to Cambodia–Thailand border tensions
23/12/2025 10:02
Lao Ambassador Calls on Media to Strengthen ASEAN–Korea Ties
21/11/2025 21:13
Australia and ASEAN: United in Promoting Peace
19/11/2025 13:43