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Health & Environment

Symbol of ASEAN Musical Instruments Unveiled at Patuxay Park

Vientiane's Patuxay Monument hosted a celebration as ASEAN capital governors unveiled a symbol representing ASEAN musical instruments. The event, on 19 September, included a tree-planting ceremony, blending cultural significance with environmental awareness. The event featured notable attendees, including Naly Sisoulith, the wife of the President of Laos, Vientiane Governor Athsaphangthong...

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and...

ASEAN-Mekong Water Security Dialogue Kicks Off in Vientiane

On 18 September, 250 participants, including ministerial delegations and high-ranking officials from ASEAN member...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Vientiane, Luang Prabang Face Growing Flood Threat as Rescue Efforts Ramp Up in Northern Laos

Vientiane Capital and Luang Prabang are bracing for several consecutive days of heavy rain...

Laos Confirms 731 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 731 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with 378 villages designated as red zones throughout the nation. The National Taskforce...

Luang Prabang City Goes into Full Lockdown

The city of Luang Prabang has gone into full lockdown as the province sees a growing number of cases of Covid-19. A notice issued by...

Savannakhet Province Declares Sepon Mine a Green Zone

Savannakhet Province has now declared Sepon Mine a green zone after more than 30 days with no evidence of Covid-19 infection on site. In an...

Luang Prabang Sees Surge of New Covid-19 Cases Across Several Districts

Laos has recorded 414 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with Luang Prabang recording almost as many cases as Vientiane Capital. The National...

Private Sector Pushes for Reopening of Factories in Vientiane Capital

Private sector representatives have called on the government to consider reopening factories in Vientiane Capital in a bid to speed up economic recovery. The Lao...

Remote Learning Difficulty Leads to Push for Vaccination of Children

A push for the vaccination of children in Laos is gaining momentum after inaccessible remote and online learning systems have kept children out of...