Health & Environment

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the latest province to join Laos' expanding effort to curb dengue transmission. The launch took place in Kaysone Phomvihane City as part of the Driving Down Dengue in Laos project, led by the Ministry of Health in...

Xaysomboun Authorities Bust Illegal Gold Mining Operation

On 8 June, authorities in Xaysomboun Province shut down an illegal gold mining operation,...

Search Suspended for Two Missing Villagers in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescue teams have suspended operations inside a semi-flooded cave in Xaysomboun after part of...

UXO Clearance Uncovers 36 Explosives in Vientiane Province

A bomb clearance operation in Kasi district, Vientiane province, has uncovered 36 unexploded Authorities...

Authorities in Xaysomboun Arrest Three in Illegal Gold Mining Crackdown

Authorities in Xaysomboun have arrested three people and seized heavy equipment during a targeted...

Laos Confirms 1,137 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,137 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,063 tests were conducted...

Sengdara Offers Fitness, Variety, and Value

Sengdara Fitness’ two locations stand out as the premier fitness destinations in Vientiane. Why? Because while Vientiane has many gym facilities available for those looking...

Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand Open to Free, Independent Travel

Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand have opened their countries to free, independent travel with a minimum of restrictions. Vietnam’s Ministry of Health announced this week that...

Laos Confirms 1,508 New Covid Cases

Laos has recorded 1,508 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,063 tests were conducted...

MGI Helps Combat Covid-19 Pandemic In Laos With Innovative Container Laboratory

MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (MGI), a global life science leader and innovator, has developed Champa LSEA Laboratory, the first 3rd party detection center in...

Travelers Confused and Disappointed by Laos Entry Measures

Travelers hoping to enter Laos, including Lao citizens and foreign residents, have expressed disappointment regarding unclear entry requirements. A recommendation issued yesterday and circulated among...