Attapeu Province has lifted 29,289 families out of poverty, according to Chairman of the Attapeu Provincial Administrative Committee Tanuxay Chandanalith, who presented the update during the 10th Ordinary Session of the Attapeu Provincial People’s Council on December 24.
Tanuxay said the province currently comprises five districts and 140 villages, with a total of 32,257 families. Of these, 29,289 households have moved above the poverty line. As a result, 127 villages and three districts are now officially classified as out of poverty.
Alongside this progress, living standards across the province have continued to improve. A total of 24,455 families have been recognized as developed households, while 80 villages have achieved developed village status. In addition, three large villages have evolved into rural town centers, and three districts have been designated as developed districts.
Efforts to promote exemplary livelihoods have also gained momentum through model family programs, which have been implemented in seven villages. In Saysettha district alone, 97 families have been recognized as model households, including 30 farming families and 53 livestock-raising families.
Tanuxay noted that poverty reduction remains a central priority for the provincial administration. He said state investment, policy bank credit, grants, loans, and community contributions have been strategically directed toward infrastructure development and livelihood support.
These measures, he added, have strengthened production capacity, improved access to basic services, and raised living conditions, particularly in rural and remote areas, while laying a stronger foundation for long-term economic and social development across Attapeu Province.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 10 million in funding for the Responsible Forestry Project Phase I in Laos. The package includes a USD 5 million concessional loan from ADB’s ordinary capital resources and a USD 5 million grant.
The project aims to tackle forest degradation, enhance climate resilience, and support the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities in Bolikhamxay, Khammouane, and Vientiane Capital.
ADB emphasized that public funding alone is insufficient to reverse the damage, highlighting the need for increased private investment in forest restoration, tree planting, and conservation-focused ecotourism.
Phase I will focus on identifying existing challenges and preparing technical and feasibility studies for Phase II. It will also promote collaboration among relevant stakeholders to develop commercial plantations and conservation initiatives.
The project is expected to strengthen institutional capacity and create opportunities for local communities to participate in forestry activities while benefiting economically from sustainable forest management.
Forests cover approximately 62 percent of Laos and provide employment for more than 65 percent of the workforce. However, unsustainable practices have caused widespread degradation, resulting in economic losses estimated at nearly 19 percent of the country’s gross domestic product each year.
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Laos welcomed nearly 3.8 million international tourists in the first ten months of 2025, a 13 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
In figures released on 7 December, the Tourism Development Department confirmed that ASEAN nations dominated visitor arrivals, comprising 60.84 percent of the total. Thailand spearheaded regional tourism with 1,236,626 arrivals, trailed by Vietnam at 959,575, China at 914,194, South Korea at 151,010, and Russia at 60,598.
Nature-based and cultural heritage sites emerged as key magnets for travelers, with Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Luang Prabang, Khammouane, and Champasack registering the strongest visitor footfall.
Luang Prabang also witnessed remarkable growth, hosting over 2.15 million tourists both domestic and international in just the first seven months of 2025, an 83.8 percent leap from 2024.
The UNESCO heritage town gained even more international attention when Lonely Planet named it Asia’s top destination for 2025, praising its history, temples, markets, and eco-friendly tourism.
In 2024, Laos received over 4.1 million tourists, generating USD 1.1 billion in revenue. The country now aims to exceed its 2025 target of 4.3 million international tourists by year-end.
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Attapeu Reports Major Poverty Reduction, 29,289 Families Lifted
Attapeu Province has lifted 29,289 families out of poverty, according to Chairman of the Attapeu Provincial Administrative Committee Tanuxay Chandanalith, who presented the update during the 10th Ordinary Session of the Attapeu Provincial People’s Council on December 24.
Tanuxay said the province currently comprises five districts and 140 villages, with a total of 32,257 families. Of these, 29,289 households have moved above the poverty line. As a result, 127 villages and three districts are now officially classified as out of poverty.
Alongside this progress, living standards across the province have continued to improve. A total of 24,455 families have been recognized as developed households, while 80 villages have achieved developed village status. In addition, three large villages have evolved into rural town centers, and three districts have been designated as developed districts.
Efforts to promote exemplary livelihoods have also gained momentum through model family programs, which have been implemented in seven villages. In Saysettha district alone, 97 families have been recognized as model households, including 30 farming families and 53 livestock-raising families.
Tanuxay noted that poverty reduction remains a central priority for the provincial administration. He said state investment, policy bank credit, grants, loans, and community contributions have been strategically directed toward infrastructure development and livelihood support.
These measures, he added, have strengthened production capacity, improved access to basic services, and raised living conditions, particularly in rural and remote areas, while laying a stronger foundation for long-term economic and social development across Attapeu Province.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2025/12/26/attapeu-reports-major-poverty-reduction-29289-families-lifted/
Asian Development Bank Approves Funds for Forestry Restoration Project in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 10 million in funding for the Responsible Forestry Project Phase I in Laos. The package includes a USD 5 million concessional loan from ADB’s ordinary capital resources and a USD 5 million grant.
The project aims to tackle forest degradation, enhance climate resilience, and support the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities in Bolikhamxay, Khammouane, and Vientiane Capital.
ADB emphasized that public funding alone is insufficient to reverse the damage, highlighting the need for increased private investment in forest restoration, tree planting, and conservation-focused ecotourism.
Phase I will focus on identifying existing challenges and preparing technical and feasibility studies for Phase II. It will also promote collaboration among relevant stakeholders to develop commercial plantations and conservation initiatives.
The project is expected to strengthen institutional capacity and create opportunities for local communities to participate in forestry activities while benefiting economically from sustainable forest management.
Forests cover approximately 62 percent of Laos and provide employment for more than 65 percent of the workforce. However, unsustainable practices have caused widespread degradation, resulting in economic losses estimated at nearly 19 percent of the country’s gross domestic product each year.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2025/12/25/asian-development-bank-approves-funds-for-forestry-restoration-project-in-laos/
International Tourism in Laos Surges 13 Percent in First 10 Months of 2025
Laos welcomed nearly 3.8 million international tourists in the first ten months of 2025, a 13 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
In figures released on 7 December, the Tourism Development Department confirmed that ASEAN nations dominated visitor arrivals, comprising 60.84 percent of the total. Thailand spearheaded regional tourism with 1,236,626 arrivals, trailed by Vietnam at 959,575, China at 914,194, South Korea at 151,010, and Russia at 60,598.
Nature-based and cultural heritage sites emerged as key magnets for travelers, with Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Luang Prabang, Khammouane, and Champasack registering the strongest visitor footfall.
Luang Prabang also witnessed remarkable growth, hosting over 2.15 million tourists both domestic and international in just the first seven months of 2025, an 83.8 percent leap from 2024.
The UNESCO heritage town gained even more international attention when Lonely Planet named it Asia’s top destination for 2025, praising its history, temples, markets, and eco-friendly tourism.
In 2024, Laos received over 4.1 million tourists, generating USD 1.1 billion in revenue. The country now aims to exceed its 2025 target of 4.3 million international tourists by year-end.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2025/12/09/international-tourism-in-laos-surges-13-percent-in-first-10-months-of-2025/