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,...

Local Company Builds First Private Hospital in Xayaboury Province

A local company in Laos has invested approximately LAK 15 billion to construct the first private hospital in Xayaboury Province. The groundbreaking ceremony for constructing...

Covid Cases Trending Downward in Laos as Government Relaxes Measures

Cases of Covid-19 infection in Laos have begun to trend downward, according to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh, Director-General...

Laos Confirms 359 New Cases of Covid-19, Four Deaths

Laos has recorded 359 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four new deaths attributed to the virus. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Laos Slashes Quarantine Measures for New Arrivals and Returning Residents

Laos has announced it has cut the required quarantine period for new arrivals from 14 days to just seven days for certain types of...

Monkeys Find New Home at Wildlife Conservation Center

Two monkeys kept as pets became the center of social media debate recently after being confiscated by wildlife authorities and placed in a wildlife...

Laos Confirms 400 New Cases of Covid-19, Five Deaths

Laos has recorded 400 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with five new deaths attributed to the coronavirus. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...