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...
Disorganized parking at Patuxay Park in Vientiane continues to raise concerns among residents, prompting the local authorities to take action.
On 8 January, the Vientiane...
In 2024, more than 300,000 people visited Vientiane’s main tourist attractions, contributing more than LAK 9 billion (over USD 400,000) to the local economy.
Khampueang...
Laos has officially ended its visa exemption and extended stay policy for several countries, which were specifically introduced during Visit Laos Year 2024. Starting...
Additional reporting by Souliyasone Ngotsyoudom
Vientiane Province is once again in the spotlight with a fresh tourism draw—the newly upgraded Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Recreation...
Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong
In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles, with public buses playing only a minor role in Vientiane...
Starting January 2025, airlines are set to increase flights to Houaphanh province to accommodate the growing number of tourists.
On 26 December, Malaythong Bounyaxay, Head...
