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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...

Mayor of Vientiane Orders Curfew, Increased Covid Restrictions

The Mayor of Vientiane Capital has issued an urgent order increasing Covid-19 restrictions and imposing a curfew in the nation's capital from today. According to...

Taskforce Urges Public Not To Let Guard Down Against Covid-19

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has urged the public to comply with Covid-19 restrictions to avoid a third wave in Laos. Director-General...

Laos Confirms 155 New Cases of Covid-19, Two Deaths

Laos has confirmed 155 new cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 14,846. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the...

Myanmar Workers Return From Laos Infected with Covid-19

Some 2,132 migrant workers returning from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Laos have been repatriated, with a small number testing positive...

New Covid-19 Death Reported in Savannakhet as Community Spread Rises

A new death has been reported by rescue workers in Savannakhet Province as community spread of Covid-19 increases around the country. Some 195 new cases...

Local Cases of Covid-19 Continue to Spread Across Laos

Local cases of Covid-19 continue to spread across multiple provinces in Laos, with 103 cases of community spread confirmed today. Dr. Sisavath Southanilaxay led the...