Health & Environment

Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and arrested a suspect in Luang Prabang as part of an ongoing crackdown on wildlife trafficking. On 30 June, the Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network searched a property in Sangkhalok village, Luang Prabang, on suspicion of illegally trading...

China-Laos Low-Carbon Project Expected to Cut Emissions by More Than 1,200 Tons Annually

The Vientiane-Saysettha Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than...

First Floods Hit Northern Laos After Heavy Rains

Heavy rain triggered the first reported floods of Laos' 2026 rainy season, sending floodwaters...

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the...

Xaysomboun Authorities Bust Illegal Gold Mining Operation

On 8 June, authorities in Xaysomboun Province shut down an illegal gold mining operation,...

Residents in Laos Confused by Latest Covid-19 Measures

Frequently changing policies and inconsistent announcements have left the public unclear about Covid-19 measures in Laos. Residents of Laos have expressed confusion regarding the latest...

Laos To Move Forward with LaoSafe Health and Hygiene Certification Program

LaoSafe, a health and hygiene program for the tourism and hospitality sector, has just received official approval from the Ministry of Health (MoH) and...

Laos Hits New Record Number of Covid-19 Cases and Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,306 new cases of Covid-19 and six new deaths across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Germany Tightens Travel Restrictions for Visitors From Four Countries Including Laos

Travelers from Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Laos will face tougher entry restrictions to Germany after the four nations were listed as high-risk countries. The...

Covid Death Toll Reaches Over 100 in Laos

Laos has recorded 826 new cases of Covid-19 today, with five new deaths bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 104. The...

Smoking-related Deaths On the Rise in Laos

  Health officials in Laos say some 6,700 people die from smoking-related diseases each year, with the use of e-cigarettes on the rise among youth. According...