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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...

UK Government Launches New Trade Scheme in Laos

The UK government in partnership with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), held a launch event in Vientiane for their new...

Laos-China Railway to Begin Cross-Border Service on 13 April

The Laos-China Railway is set to open for cross-border service between the two countries on April 13, according to the governor of Luang Namtha...

4th MRC Summit to Balance Economic Growth, Environment Sustainability

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is expected to promote regional economic growth in the Lower Mekong River Basin and protect the mighty Mekong River...

31 Young Siamese Crocodiles Released in Savannakhet Wetland

To help boost the population of the critically endangered species, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has released young Siamese crocodiles into the Xe Champhone...

Authorities in Two Provinces Close Schools Due to Air Pollution

Due to concerns about dangerous air pollution levels affecting the health of students, all schools in Thaphabat District, Bolikhamxay Province, and Xayaboury Province, have...

Tourism in Luang Prabang Takes a Hit Due to Air Pollution

Tourists are canceling hotel reservations in Luang Prabang citing health concerns over hazardous PM2.5 levels reported this week. Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the...