Laos Sees Dual Trend: Rising Overseas Citizens Amid Doubling Foreign Population
Laos has recorded over 313,000 citizens living abroad, while its foreign resident population has nearly doubled in the past decade, driven significantly by a surge in Chinese nationals. This trend highlights labor shortages and economic challenges.
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