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,...

Cambodian Conglomerate Prince Holdings Donates USD 1 Million to Laos to Fight Covid-19

Cambodian conglomerate Prince Holding Group has donated USD 1 million to the Government of Laos to assist in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The donation, made...

Deputy Mayor Clarifies Covid-19 Restriction Measures in Vientiane Capital

Deputy Mayor of Vientiane Captial, Phouvong Vongkhamsao, has clarified Covid-19 restriction measures in place in the nation's capital from 1 to 15 October. He spoke...

Laos Sees 606 New Cases of Covid-19 and New Death

Laos has recorded 606 new cases of Covid-19 today, with one new death confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 6,709 tests...

Xayaboury Province to Build Haystack Museum

A haystack museum is to be constructed in Phieng District, Xayaboury Province, that will showcase the artistic talents of local people who build sculptures...

Laos Records 464 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has 464 new cases of Covid-19 today, with two new deaths confirmed in Savannakhet and Champasack. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and...

United States Provides Food and Hygiene Supplies to Returnees at Quarantine Centers in Khammouane and Savannakhet

The United States has donated food and hygiene packages valued at over USD 100,000 to the Provincial Emergency Operations Committees in Khammouane and Savannakhet...