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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...

Lao Airlines to Start Additional Flight to China

Lao Airlines announced on Tuesday that the flag carrier will resume flights from Vientiane to China's Guangzhou province by next month. Lao Airlines announced on...

Laos Sets Public Holiday Substitution Days for New Year Celebrations

The government of Laos has approved two additional off days as holiday substitutions following the Lao New Year festival or Pi Mai celebration in...

Pakse to Build Walking Streets, Night Markets to Attract Visitors

The city of Pakse will construct new walking streets and night markets in the town center by mid-2023 to attract more domestic and international...

Could Luang Prabang Be at Risk of Overtourism?

Brought to its knees during the Covid-19 pandemic, Luang Prabang is now facing the opposite problem as swarms of tourists descend upon the city,...

China’s Flying Vehicle Manufacturer Targets ASEAN as Main Market

China's EHang Holdings, a global leader in the development of flying cars, eyes Southeast Asia's tourism sector as a significant opportunity for air mobility...

Laos Offers Visa-Free Entry to Tourists from 16 Countries

If you're planning a trip to Laos, it's important to check the visa requirements before you go. Some visitors may be pleased to learn...