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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...

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...

SilkAir Announces Flight to Laos

Singapore Airlines Group is spreading its wings even further. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, on Monday announced the launch of its inaugural flight...

Crowne Plaza Welcomes Booking.com Guests

Situated in Vientiane, Crowne Plaza Vientiane features a fitness centre and massage services. Boasting a business centre, the hotel also provides guests with a...

Amari Makes Triple Entry into Laos

Thailand’s Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a landmark agreement that will lead to the launch of its first properties in Laos. The deal with Tang...

$648 Round Trip From LAX to Laos On Singapore Airlines

If you can decide by the end of this month, you can get a $648 round-trip ticket from LAX to Vientiane or Luang Prabang in...

Luang Prabang Excited It’s On World Map With Obama Visit

LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — Growing up in Wisconsin, Son Inthachith’s classmates in school had no idea where his native Laos was. Thanks to...

Exploring the Ancient Lao Capital of Luang Prabang

LUANG PRABANG - President Barack Obama will visit Laos next week to attend a regional summit, making him the first U.S. president to visit...