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Health & Environment

A 1,000-Pound Unexploded Bomb Found Near Homes in Bolikhamxay

On 16 July, Residents of Namphao Village in Khamkeut District, Bolikhamxay Province, found a massive unexploded bomb while excavating land to build a house. The bomb was found just five meters from residential homes. The Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) clearance team that inspected the site on 23 July confirmed the device...

Laos, Vietnam Open New Drug Rehabilitation Center in Vientiane Province

On 30 July, the governments of Laos and Vietnam officially opened a new treatment...

Trash Piles Up on New Vientiane Road Despite Heavy Fines, Warning Sign

Trash continues to appear along the newly built Nong Phaya–Dong Na Thong road in...

MAG Visitor Information Center Reopens in Vientiane

On 25 July, the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) reopened its Visitor Information Center in...

Endangered Wildlife Found Shot in Salavan Despite Stricter Conservation Laws

Salavan Province is once again in the spotlight after the discovery of two protected...

Laos Confirms 340 New Cases of Covid-19 and One Death

Laos has recorded 340 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with one death. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,336...

ASEAN Tourism Reopens Amid Renewed Challenges

ASEAN tourism ministers announced the reopening of tourism in the region at the close of the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. During the...

Laos Confirms 676 New Cases of Covid-19, Ten Deaths

Laos has recorded 676 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with ten new deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Laos Considers Easing Restrictions on Entrance Visas

A new notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office has instructed authorities to consider easing certain Covid measures, including restrictions on entry to the...

Schools in Laos Begin Face-to-face Classes

Schools in Laos are to begin reopening face-to-face classes following months of closure due to heavy Covid-19 restrictions. Education authorities are reviewing the preparedness of...

Laos Confirms 1,281 New Cases of Covid-19, Seven Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,281 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with seven new deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...