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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...

Three Road Resurfacing Projects Over 30 Percent Complete

Work to resurface three main roads in the capital is now more than 30 percent complete despite the difficulties caused by weeks of rain. Project...

Asean, India to Organise 25th Anniversary Activities

Following the ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane last week, the bloc's leaders agreed to carry out various activities to commemorate the 25th...

Korean Foundation Provides Healthcare Grant

The government of the Republic of Korea has agreed to provide grant assistance to the Lao government for improvements in the health sector. Support will...

Agricultural Products Exported to EU Must Meet Health Standards

Farms, market gardens, packaging units and companies that export plants and other agricultural products to the EU are required to register with the relevant...

Only Certain Plantation Tree Species May Be Exported: Govt Spokesman

Only certain species of trees grown in managed plantations may be exported, not all species, the government spokesman said last week. Eucalyptus and kathinnalong trees...

Korea to Provide Surgery for Lao Children

The Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea is providing free surgery for four Lao children who have congenital malformations of...