Health & Environment

Vietnam-Backed Bauxite Project in Laos Moves Toward 2028 Production

A major bauxite project in southern Laos is moving closer to production, with Lao and Vietnamese officials now turning their attention to the environmental risks and community impacts of the operation. A workshop in Vientiane on 10 September brought together officials and project developers to discuss management, technical standards and...

Laos Steps Up Crackdown on Beauty Clinics, Orders Dr. Nith to Halt Procedures

The Ministry of Health has ordered Dr. Nith Beauty Center, a local beauty clinic...

Laos, Singapore Look to Forests, Farms for Carbon Finance

Laos is moving to turn emissions reductions from forests, agriculture and other projects into...

Laos Warns of More Rain, Flash Floods, Landslides in Early September

Laos will see more rain this week, with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology...

Laos Bans Unregistered Cosmetics Resembling Popular Brands

The Food and Drug Department (FDD) has banned the import, sale, distribution, advertising, and...

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...

Laos Extends Covid-19 Restriction Measures for 11th Time

The Government of Laos has announced an extension of Covid-19 restriction measures for a further two weeks. Government Spokesperson and Minister to the Prime Minister’s...

SCALING Project Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Villages Across Laos

The Sustainable Change Achieved through Linking Improved Nutrition and Governance (SCALING) project aims to improve food and nutrition security in 420 villages in 14...