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Health & Environment

Laos Opens First Nutrition Training Center to Combat Child Undernutrition

The Lao government, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has officially launched the country’s first Maternal and Child Nutrition Training Center in Luang Namtha Province on 3 June, aiming to combat widespread child undernutrition and improve maternal health awareness. The center is designed to offer hands-on training...

Lao Coffee Cooperatives Take Top Honors at Bolaven Plateau Competition

The Nambeng Coffee Cooperative (NCC) and Bolaven Story Coffee have claimed top honors at...

Vientiane, Kunming Hospitals Partner to Boost Cardiac Care in Laos

On 26 May, Mahosot Hospital in Vientiane Capital renewed its partnership with Fuwai Cardiovascular...

Laos Sees Huge Drop in Dengue Fever Cases in 2025

Laos reported a notable decrease in dengue fever infections this year, with just over...

Phu Quoc Airport Set for Mega Upgrade Ahead of APEC 2027

Phu Quoc International Airport in Kien Giang Province will undergo major expansion and upgrades...

Returning Migrant Labor Costs Lao Government Over LAK 15 Billion

The Lao government has spent over LAK 15.82 billion on food, transportation, and other necessities for Lao migrant workers returning from Thailand. Minister of Labour...

Vientiane Capital Extends School Closures Amid Fears of Community Spread

The Vientiane Capital Education and Sports Department has issued a notice extending the closure of schools amid fears of community spread of Covid-19 in...

Laos Reaches More Than 10,000 Total Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 198 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 10,092. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the announcement...

Laos Confirms 226 New Cases, Bringing Total to Almost 10,000

Laos has announced 226 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 9,894. Representing the National Taskforce, Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao reported in the...

Pakse City Locks Down After New Covid-19 Cases

The Deputy Provincial Governor of Champasack Province has issued a lockdown order across Pakse City from 14 to 20 August. The city of Pakse recorded...

Laos Confirms 305 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 305 new cases of Covid-19 across the country, bringing the total number of cases to 9,668. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the announcement...