Health & Environment

Oudomxay Investigates Eight Illegal Gold Mining Cases, Public Questions Official Oversight

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...

Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh

Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach...

Laos Turns to Community Support as Young People Face Rising Mental Health Pressures

Mental health challenges often go unnoticed in Laos, where people experiencing anxiety and emotional...

Rare Earth Ponds Burst in Houaphanh, Villages Halt River Use Pending Inspections

Village authorities along the Nam Vaen and Nam Xam rivers have told residents to...

Researchers Find New Yellow-Snouted Venomous Snake in Laos’ Vang Vieng

Researchers have found a new kind of venomous snake living in caves in Vang...

Controversial Plastic Amulets Inspire Recycling in Thailand

Two Thai companies have partnered to produce Buddhist amulets from recycled plastic, rather than from traditional materials like metal or wood, in hopes of...

Laos Confirms Community Spread of Omicron Covid-19 Variant

Laos has confirmed 27 cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant since the beginning of the year. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay said today during the daily announcement by...

Laos Confirms 140 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 140 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,504 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 218 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 218 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

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...