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Health & Environment

World Sight Day 2025: Investing in Eye Health Could Bring USD 31.2 Million Benefit to Laos Over the Next Five Years

A recent study revealed that an investment of USD 2.12 million in eye health could generate USD 31.2 million in economic benefits for Laos over the next five years. According to the Value of Vision report, investing in eye health provides some of the highest economic and social returns for...

Laos Reports Over 9,400 Dengue Fever Cases in the First Nine Months of 2025

Dengue fever continues to challenge communities across Laos, with 9,408 infections and one death...

Rising HIV Infections Among Youth in First Half of 2025 Highlight Ongoing Health Challenge

More than 1,100 people in Laos were newly infected with HIV in the first...

Lao Prime Minister Visits US to Strengthen Economic Ties, Seek Tariff Reductions

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone concluded a high-level working visit to Washington D.C., United States,...

“Sharing New Life” Campaign Launched to Support Maternal, Newborn Health

Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have launched a new campaign turning...

Laos Launches Green Pass Online Visa Portal

Laos has launched an official online visa portal allowing foreign residents and overseas Lao to apply for a visa online. According to a media release...

Low Flows in Mekong Blamed for Lack of Clean Water in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is suffering from a lack of clean water, with low water flows in the Mekong River to blame, according to a senior...

Warmer Weather Forecast Across Central And Southern Laos This Week

Laos is to see significantly warmer weather this week as the cool season makes way for the tropical heat. According to a report issued by...

Laos Confirms 224 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 224 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2.255 tests were conducted...

Businesses Attain LaoSafe Certification

The LaoSafe program organized its first Certificate Awarding Ceremony in Vientiane Capital on Monday. The event was held in the presence of Mr. Ounthuang...

Laos to Trial Electric Garbage Trucks, Distribute Bins in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital are trialing the use of electric garbage trucks and will distribute over a thousand waste collection bins in target villages. The...