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,...

Laos Confirms 756 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 756 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,809 tests were conducted...

Authorities Acknowledge Waste Collection Problems in Vientiane Capital

Residents have taken to social media recently to express dissatisfaction with collection services, which have seen major delays. Households across the capital have signed agreements...

Laos Confirms 1,003 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,003 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,035 tests were conducted...

U.S. Supports Rehabilitation Workforce in Lao PDR

U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter M. Haymond joined Vice Minister of Health Dr. Sanong Thongsana on 20 April to officially launch the...

Government of Japan and UNFPA partners to launch a Safer Cities Initiative

The government of Japan pledged 833,333 USD to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to implement: Safer Cities: Interventions against Covid-19 focusing on WASH...

Laos Confirms 941 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 941 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,138 tests were conducted...