Health & Environment

Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and arrested a suspect in Luang Prabang as part of an ongoing crackdown on wildlife trafficking. On 30 June, the Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network searched a property in Sangkhalok village, Luang Prabang, on suspicion of illegally trading...

China-Laos Low-Carbon Project Expected to Cut Emissions by More Than 1,200 Tons Annually

The Vientiane-Saysettha Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than...

First Floods Hit Northern Laos After Heavy Rains

Heavy rain triggered the first reported floods of Laos' 2026 rainy season, sending floodwaters...

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the...

Xaysomboun Authorities Bust Illegal Gold Mining Operation

On 8 June, authorities in Xaysomboun Province shut down an illegal gold mining operation,...

ASEAN Integrated River Management Project Launched in Manila

A five-year regional project on Reducing Pollution and Preserving Environmental Flows in East Asian Seas Through the Implementation of Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM)...

Laos and US Embassy Return Remains of American Servicemen to the US

The Government of Laos and the US Embassy in Vientiane organized a handover ceremony for the remains of American soldiers at Wattay International Airport...

Ancient Siam Coins Found in Savannakhet, Laos

A clay jar filled with ancient coins was discovered by a UXO clearance team in Savannakhet province on Sunday. The coins were found on the...

Health Officials Find Formaldehyde in Food Products at Luang Prabang Markets

Health officials have found formaldehyde in animal products and seafood across markets in Luang Prabang. Health officers from the Luang Prabang Provincial Department of...

FAO Supports Lao Farmers to Boost Cattle Trade to China

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), kicked off a two-week training...

Natural Disasters Cost Laos Economy Over USD 77 Million in 2022

Tropical storms like Mulan, Ma-on, and Noru affected 16 provinces across the country, ripping through towns and farmland, causing floods, and destroying crops and...