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Study Reveals Gaps in Childhood Vaccination Across Laos

Nearly 15 percent of children aged 12-23 months in Laos remain unvaccinated, according to a study shared on 20 September by the Faculty of Public Health at the University of Health Sciences.  The study highlights significant gaps in immunization coverage, particularly among ethnic minority groups and in hard-to-reach communities, where...

Laos, Timor-Leste Implement 30-Day Visa-Free Travel

Laos and Timor-Leste have implemented a 30-day visa waiver for citizens holding ordinary passports,...

Evacuees in Philipines, Taiwan Take Shelter as Super Typhoon Nears

AFP - Hundreds of families sheltered in schools and evacuation centres on Monday, 22...

Lao Delegation Marks 15 Years of Cluster Munitions Convention at Geneva Meeting

Laos, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Anouparb Vongnorkeo, participated in the 13th Meeting of...

Tourist Arrivals in Laos Increased by 15 Percent in First Eight Months of 2025

Laos welcomed over 3,061,928 international tourists in the first eight months of 2025, a...

Vientiane Capital Confirms Zero Cases of Covid-19

Vientiane Capital has confirmed zero new cases of Covid-19 for the second time since the second wave began. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the daily briefing...

UN General Assembly Votes to Condemn Myanmar Military Coup

The United Nations General Assembly condemned Myanmar's military coup on Friday, calling for an arms embargo against the country in a resolution that indicated...

Laos Begins Vaccinating the Elderly with Sinopharm

Laos has begun providing Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines to people over the age of 60 and those with underlying medical conditions. The Chinese government has confirmed...

Laos Extends Lockdown Measures For Further 15 Days

Laos has extended its lockdown Covid-19 prevention measures across the country for a further 15 days as the community spread of Covid-19 in the...

Mekong River Water Levels See Big Jump Due to Torrential Rain

Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB) water levels have increased significantly over the last seven days but some sections will see a slight dip over...

Laos Records 13 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded another 13 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,047. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the daily briefing by...