Authorities in Oudomxay Province have investigated eight cases of illegal mining, prosecuted 10 people, and collected more than LAK 2.688 billion (USD 119,000) in fines and other payments to the state, according to a provincial report.
The cases involved illegal mineral extraction, including alluvial gold mining. Some operations used basic...
The Japanese government has continued to expand its support for Laos during this unprecedented period of uncertainty.
The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for countries...
Laos has recorded 2,697 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,454 tests were conducted...
Laos has recorded 1,263 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,134 tests were conducted...
Korean Organization Donates Ambulances to Laos
Korea's ASA Foundation has donated a fleet of ambulances to Laos to assist in the country’s Covid-19 prevention efforts.
The...
Laos has recorded 2,212 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,277 tests were conducted...
Two Vietnamese drug traffickers were captured in an attempt to carry heroin from Laos to Vietnam for shipment to China on Thursday.
The drug traffickers,...
