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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...

Thai Man Arrested at a Friendship Bridge for Carrying Illegal Items

Police arrested a Thai man at the first Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge in Vientiane after discovering various illegal items inside his car. According to the...

Laos is One of National Geographic’s Top Five Spots for Slow Travel in 2023

After selecting Laos as one of the 25 most breathtaking places one should visit in 2023, the popular magazine has curated a new list...

Police Asks People to Strictly Follow Traffic Rules During That Luang Festival

Vientiane traffic police have requested members of the public attending That Luang Festival to obey rules and park their vehicles at pre-arranged locations. Deputy Director...

Lao Hotels, Restaurants Are All Set to Welcome Tourists in the High Season

Hotels and restaurants in Laos have upgraded their standards to provide an even better service for tourists during high season, says an industry representative....

Bokeo International Airport’s Construction to Wrap up by 2023

Bokeo International Airport, whose construction started in 2020 is expected to be complete by next year. Currently, the construction of the international airport in Bokeo's...

Russia Starts Direct Flight to Laos from Vladivostok to Vientiane

The first flight operated by Ural Airlines flying non-stop from Vladivostok, Russia, landed at Wattay International Airport on Saturday evening. The flight was welcomed by...