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,...

Vang Vieng Experiences Unseasonal Flooding

Residents and visitors in the tourist town of Vang Vieng were taken by surprise as torrential rains across Laos caused unexpected floods. Cold weather and...

Laos To See Wet Weekend Ahead in Central and Northern Provinces

Heavy rainfall is forecast for several parts of Laos this weekend, particularly in the Northern and Central Provinces of the country. According to a forecast...

Bats in Laos Host Closest Relative to Covid Virus

Newly-discovered coronaviruses found among bats in Laos and southern China show unprecedented similarities to the virus that causes Covid-19. The recent discovery of coronaviruses in...

No Covid Deaths in Laos, 323 New Cases Recorded

Laos has recorded no new Covid deaths for the first time in almost three weeks, as cases continue a downward trend. The National Taskforce for...

Last Irrawaddy Dolphin Dies in Waters Between Cambodia and Laos

The last freshwater Irrawaddy dolphin living on a section of the Mekong River bordering northeastern Cambodia and Laos has died, reportedly as a result of...

Laos Begins Covid-19 Vaccination of Children Aged 6-11

Laos has announced it will begin a Covid-19 vaccination campaign for children aged 6 to 11 next month as part of plans to fully...