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Health & Environment

World Crocodile Day: Ancient Reptiles Edge Back from Extinction in Laos

The Siamese crocodile, once declared extinct in the wild, has quietly held on in the hidden wetlands of Southeast Asia.  Today, roughly 1,000 of these rare reptiles remain, survivors of 500,000 years of evolution. With their broad snouts, olive-green armor, and ancient bloodlines, Siamese crocodiles are living fossils, and one of...

Save the Children Expands Mosquito Control Efforts Ahead of ASEAN Dengue Day

In commemoration of ASEAN Dengue Day on 15 June, Save the Children International in...

EssilorLuxottica Expands in Laos with New High-Capacity Lens Facility

EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, production, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, optical...

LOCA Launches Green Bond to Boost EV Use in Laos

LOCA, the Lao-grown ride-hailing and electric mobility startup, has announced the extension of its...

Toxic Arsenic Contamination Spreads from Northern Thailand into the Mekong River

Arsenic contamination in northern Thailand has reached critical levels, with toxic pollutants now spreading...

Laos Plans Covid-19 Vaccinations for Children Aged 12 to 17

Lao Minister of Health, Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, says health officials plan to vaccinate children aged 12 to 17 years in the near future with...

Vientiane Authorities Reverse Decision on Supermarket Closures

The Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce has reversed its controversial decision to close supermarkets and other retailers. According to a notice issued today,...

Police Increase Checkpoints Across Vientiane Capital as Residents Violate Stay-At-Home Order

Police have increased checkpoints in Vientiane Capital to reduce traffic in the city after a failure among many residents to remain at home. Major roads...

Laos Confirms 331 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 331 new cases of Covid-19 today as the nation's capital enters its third day of lockdown. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Xieng Khouang Province Goes Into Lockdown

Xieng Khouang Province has gone into lockdown following the spread of Covid-19 believed to have originated in Vientiane Capital. The lockdown order was signed off...

Vientiane Orders Supermarkets, Retailers Shut During Lockdown

The Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce has issued a notice ordering the closure of a number of retail businesses including supermarkets and...