Travel

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...

Graduating Students Cook, Serve French Dinner at Luang Prabang Academy

It was a busy day in the kitchen at The Academy Luang Prabang on...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop...

First Station Complete Along Laos-China Railway

The first station along the Laos-China Railway was completed on Wednesday, marking a significant occasion for the railway line. The last concrete casting on top...

Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway to Open by December

The Vientiane to Vang Vieng expressway linking the nation’s capital with the resort town of Vang Vieng is expected to be ready for use...

Japan Confirms Travel Bubble with Five Asian Countries Including Laos

Japan has announced that foreign residents can travel in and out of Japan to certain countries, including Laos. Foreign residents have been allowed to travel...

Lao Thiao Lao Campaign Launched to Boost Domestic Tourism

The Lao Thiao Lao marketing campaign kicked off on 11 September at a launch event in Vientiane, demonstrating how the public and private sectors...

Government-Approved Covid-19 Quarantine Hotels in Vientiane Capital

Entrance into Laos is possible for foreigners under some circumstances, including those who hold diplomatic or official passports or are attached to international organizations....

LOCA Introduces Pickup Truck Service on Ride-Share Platform

The LOCA ride-hailing service has announced that due to an overwhelming number of requests, the platform will be adding a pickup truck service. "Over the...