Authorities in Oudomxay Province have investigated eight cases of illegal mining, prosecuted 10 people, and collected more than LAK 2.688 billion (USD 119,000) in fines and other payments to the state, according to a provincial report.
The cases involved illegal mineral extraction, including alluvial gold mining. Some operations used basic...
The Russian government has provided a shipment of its "Sputnik V" Covid-19 vaccine to Laos, according to the Russian Embassy in Vientiane.
Russian Ambassador...
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19.
Cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed...
Unrest in Xaysomboun Province of Laos has now been resolved, according to a report by the provincial governor.
Vientiane Times reports that Provincial Governor of...
The first industrial explosives factory in Laos was officially opened on Monday and is expected to begin producing explosives soon.
According to a report by Lao...
Eleven accidents have been recorded on the Vang Vieng Expressway since its opening last month, with the majority caused by roaming domestic animals.
According to...
Laos is to undertake a national hydropower inspection procedure every five years to ensure safety and maintenance standards.
The procedure would ensure that dams...
