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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 older, according to the country’s 2025 Population and Housing Census. The fifth nationwide census ran from 3 November to 28 December 2025. For the first time, the Lao Statistics Bureau collected data digitally, following four years...

Bolikhamxay Signs Deals for Three Solar Plants as Larger Project Advances

Bolikhamxay authorities signed investment agreements on 15 October for three solar power plants of...

Vietnam to Introduce Lao in School Curricula in Three Border Areas

Vietnam is preparing to introduce Lao-language classes in schools in Son La Province, Hue...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Plan Stronger Border Security in 2027

Defense ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen border security, speed...

Lao PM Orders Urgent Action on Water Shortages, Overdue Project Debts

Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has ordered the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to...

Vientiane Authorities Issue New Parking Guidelines for Key Tourist Sites

Disorganized parking at Patuxay Park in Vientiane continues to raise concerns among residents, prompting the local authorities to take action. On 8 January, the Vientiane...

Vientiane’s Top Tourist Sites Attract Over 300,000 Visitors in 2024

In 2024, more than 300,000 people visited Vientiane’s main tourist attractions, contributing more than LAK 9 billion (over USD 400,000) to the local economy. Khampueang...

Teen Attacks Ex-Girlfriend During Hmong New Year Festival

On 1 January, a teenage boy attacked his ex-girlfriend during the Hmong New Year celebrations  in Yuan village, Paek district, Xieng Khouang after seeing...

Bank of Laos Issues Warning Over Counterfeit Yuan Bills in Luang Prabang

The Bank of Laos in Luang Prabang has issued a warning about counterfeit banknotes after reports surfaced of CNY 100 bills (worth about USD...

Xayaboury Produces 1.56 Million Tons of Cassava in 2024, Boosts Exports to Thailand

In 2024, farmers in four southern districts of Xayaboury Province cultivated nearly 54,000 hectares of cassava, producing approximately 1.56 million tons. With Thailand as...

Vietnam, Laos Promote Trade, Industrial, Energy Cooperation

On 3 January, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the Lao Embassy in Vietnam agreed to continue coordinating closely to promote...