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,...

International Day of Education: To Invest in People, Prioritize Education

Investing in people means prioritizing education as the world marks the fifth International Day of Education. This year’s theme - “to invest in people, prioritize...

Foodpanda Donates LAK 54 Million to Lao Friends Hospital in Luang Prabang

foodpanda has donated ten percent of order values in 2022 to the Lao Friends Hospital under its "One Order One Smile" campaign. Ms. Thanyalat Chaleunsouk,...

Japan Uses Demining Experience in Laos to Help Ukraine

Japan is using experience gained from clearing mines in Laos and Cambodia to provide assistance to Ukraine. NHK reports that Japan is helping Ukraine remove...

Laos Among List of Countries Greenlit for Chinese Group Tours

Laos is among 20 countries China has authorized for the resumption of outbound group tours, according to its Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ministry...

Wolbachia Mosquitoes to Be Released in Vientiane Capital in April

Mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria will be released in Vientiane Capital's Saysettha and Chanthabouly districts between late April and September to prevent the growth and...

Laos Sees Sharp Increase in Dengue Fever Cases in 2022

A video was released by the Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health earlier this month, reporting on...