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Health & Environment

Symbol of ASEAN Musical Instruments Unveiled at Patuxay Park

Vientiane's Patuxay Monument hosted a celebration as ASEAN capital governors unveiled a symbol representing ASEAN musical instruments. The event, on 19 September, included a tree-planting ceremony, blending cultural significance with environmental awareness. The event featured notable attendees, including Naly Sisoulith, the wife of the President of Laos, Vientiane Governor Athsaphangthong...

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and...

ASEAN-Mekong Water Security Dialogue Kicks Off in Vientiane

On 18 September, 250 participants, including ministerial delegations and high-ranking officials from ASEAN member...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Vientiane, Luang Prabang Face Growing Flood Threat as Rescue Efforts Ramp Up in Northern Laos

Vientiane Capital and Luang Prabang are bracing for several consecutive days of heavy rain...

Community Spread Continues as Laos Confirms 17 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has reported 17 new cases of Covid-19, including cases of community spread in Vientiane Capital. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the daily briefing by the...

Vientiane Residents Confused by Expressway Opening

Vientiane residents have expressed confusion on social media after photos and video of the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway operating as normal appeared online. A...

Laos Reports Only One New Case of Covid-19

Laos has reported just a single case of Covid-19 today, imported to Champasack across the border with Thailand. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay confirmed the news at...

Telcos Discount Voice Calls and Data Rates During Lockdown Period

Telecommunications companies in Laos are to provide users with a 15 percent discount on voice calls and discounts on some data packages during the...

Covid-19 Cases Trend Downward as Vientiane Reports Three New Cases

Laos has confirmed three new cases of Covid-19 as community spread shows a downward trend in the capital city. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvane led the daily...

Authorities Authorize Outdoor Exercise During Lockdown

Authorities have changed their tune on outdoor exercise, with a new notice issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports now allowing people to...