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,...

Covid Infections Continue Downward Trend Despite New Year Celebrations 

Daily Covid infections in Laos have not seen a major increase following the Lao New Year holiday, according to health officials.  The National Taskforce for...

Laos Government, UNICEF and UNFPA Sign MOU on National Survey on Woman and Child Wellbeing

The Lao Social Indicator Survey III is a survey tool that will help generate useful national and provincial data to help inform the Lao...

Phu Bia Mining Builds Road for Future Development of Xaysomboun Province

Phu Bia Mining handed on Thursday over its 100 per cent investment in the newly constructed concrete road in Nam Mo village, located...

Laos Confirms 229 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 229 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 1,452 tests were conducted...

Hollywood Actress Rosamund Pike Supports Bomb-clearing Efforts in Laos

British actress Rosamund Pike is urging people to support a campaign that will help clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos. The Unlock the Land appeal,...

Laos Urges Sustainable Water Use at Asia-Pacific Water Summit

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh called for concerted efforts to ensure the effective and sustainable use of water resources while addressing the fourth Asia-Pacific...