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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...

Vietnam’s VinFast Ships EVs to US

Electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast announced the shipment of its first batch of 999 vehicles to the United States on Friday. The Star reports that...

Land Rover with Fake Plates Apprehended in Luang Namtha

Tax Department officials from the Ministry of Finance in the Nateuy District of Luang Namtha Province seized a white Land Rover with license plates...

Laos Cosmetics Boss Denies Connection to Thai Drug Bust

The self-described CEO of a cosmetics company came forward Thursday evening to maintain her innocence amid claims on social media that she may have...

President of Laos to Visit Chinese President Xi Jinping

The President of Laos will pay a state visit to China from 29 November to 1 December in response to an invitation from the...

Bank of the Lao PDR Changes its Logo

Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has announced that it would be using a new logo starting this week. A notice issued by the Bank...

Motorcyclist Robbed by Elderly Man in Vientiane

A victim who was robbed by an elderly man posted about his encounter yesterday, warning others to take greater care when offering assistance to...