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Health & Environment

Pest Migration from Southeast Asia Threatens Crops in Southern China, Research Found

Southern China is facing a surge in agricultural pests migrating from neighboring Southeast Asian countries, including Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. This pest migration, driven by climate-related factors, poses a growing threat to regional food security. A recent study highlights the role of extreme weather in this phenomenon. Researchers found that...

Decades After the Bombing, Laos Still Struggles: Now With Less Help

On 3 May, a 500-pound bomb was detonated in Soplao village, Huameuang district, Houaphanh...

Plastic Rocket Kills Man During Festival in Xiengkhouang

A rocket made of plastic pipe struck and killed a 46-year-old man during Bun...

Laos Halts Meat Imports from Thailand Following Fatal Anthrax Case

Laos has suspended the import of beef, pork, horse, and lamb from Thailand in...

Mekong Communities at Risk as Arsenic Levels Soar in Northern Thai Rivers, Researcher Found

Arsenic levels up to 19 times higher than safety limits have contaminated rivers feeding...

Laos Confirms 170 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 170 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,459. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the...

Prime Minister’s Office Steps Up National Covid Restrictions for 15 Days

The government has extended Covid-19 restrictions and prevention measures for a further 15 days, with some stricter measures now in place as community spread...

Drug-Dependent People Receive Johnson & Johnson Vaccines

Vientiane Capital authorities will administer Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccinations to over a thousand persons with drug dependence. Authorities began administering doses of the Johnson...

Laos Confirms 274 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 274 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,283. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement by the...

Heavy Rain Forecast For Parts of Laos This Week

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for some parts of the country this week with floods and landslides expected to occur. The Department of Meteorology...

Laos Reaches More than 15,000 Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 199 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,015. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the...