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More Lao Citizens Live Abroad as Foreign Population Nearly Doubles

The number of foreign nationals living in Laos has nearly doubled over the past decade, led by a sharp increase in Chinese residents, even as hundreds of thousands of Lao citizens live abroad. Laos recorded 79,827 foreign residents in its 2025 census, up from 45,538 in 2015. The census also...

Lao Press Chief Joins Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China as New Station Opens for Foreign Media

Laos took a seat among journalists from more than 50 countries and regions at...

Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising...

Nam Song Turns Muddy in Vang Vieng Without Rain

The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Thai Company Supports Formula for Flood Relief

Dumex Ltd. of Thailand and other sponsor companies in Laos have presented about 1,000 boxes of Dumex's infant formula valued at 134 million kip...

Trainees bound for ASEAN Skills Competition

Two trainees at the Vetsaphong Skills Development and Testing Centre are ready to represent Laos at the 11th ASEAN Skills Competition, which will be...

Laos, Thailand Plan to Build More Bridges across the Mekong

Laos has proposed three additional Mekong River bridge links with Thailand as part of a joint project to foster closer ties between the two...

Luxembourg Supports Prosecutors’ Training

The Institute for Legal Support and Technical Assistance (ILSTA) of Luxembourg is extending its support for improvements in the Lao legal sector, including better...

East Asia Summit Cements Support for Infrastructure

The East Asia Summit (EAS) leaders have agreed on the need for efficient and sustainable infrastructure development in ASEAN to strengthen trade, investment and...

Silk Road to Bring China and ASEAN Closer

Nanning, Guangxi, China: Joint efforts in building the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road are very important for friendly cooperation and development between China and ASEAN.As...