Laos’ 2025 census recorded a sharp rise in foreign residents and 313,766 Lao citizens living overseas, highlighting migration trends, labour pressures and the importance of remittances.
Laos has listed a record US$500 million government bond in Hong Kong, gained its first inclusion in the Emerging Markets Bond Index and received a sovereign credit-rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings.
New and expanded flights will connect Vientiane and Luang Prabang with Phnom Penh, Singapore and Bangkok, giving travellers more options and strengthening Laos’ regional links.
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