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...
Thailand’s Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on 22 November for Boon Vanasin, a Thai national founder of Thonburi Hospital and chairman of Thonburi Healthcare...
Savannakhet Province has witnessed growth in tourism and economic development in 2024.
Tourist arrivals from January to October reached 683,166, marking a 26 percent increase...
On 18 to 19 November, the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) held a meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, with local and...
This month, the Mines Advisory Group (MAG)-a humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding organisation–is marking its 30th anniversary of operations in Laos.
Since 1994, MAG has worked...
During the 8th National Assembly session held from 21–24 November, Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports, presented progress on the National Education System...
The 4th annual Lanxang Shorts Film Festival wrapped up today, celebrating Lao filmmakers and fostering a growing film community. The event, organized by Lao...
