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 Announces Travel Conditions for 2022 Reopening

Laos has officially announced it will reopen for tourism on 1 January 2022, providing more information on travel conditions during a press conference held...

Laos Confirms 1,702 New Cases of Covid-19 and Four Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,702 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Poland Donates 138,600 Doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines to Laos

Poland has donated some 138,600 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Laos in order to help the country reach its target of vaccinating 50% of...

Sekong Province Authorizes Reopening of Pubs, Clubs and Bars

Sekong Province has officially authorized the reopening of entertainment venues including pubs, bars, and clubs in a bid to restart its economy. A notice issued...

Laos Confirms 1,493 New Cases of Covid-19 And Six Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,493 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with six new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Laos Confirms 1 January Reopening for Tourists

Laos has confirmed 1 January 2022 as its official reopening date, according to a notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office. The notice was issued...