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,...

Police Detain Foreign and Local Partygoers in Violation of Lockdown Restrictions

Police in Vientiane Capital have apprehended foreign and local residents in violation of the Mayor's lockdown order. According to a report by Vientiane Security News,...

Deputy Mayor Confirms New Lockdown Measures for Vientiane Capital

Deputy Mayor of Vientiane Captial, Phouvong Vongkhamsao, spoke during today's announcement by the National Taskforce regarding the reinstatement of lockdown measures in the nation's...

Garment Factory Outbreaks See Covid-19 Spread in Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed 371 cases of Covid-19 today, with community spread continuing in Vientiane Capital. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Vientiane Capital Requests Urgent Lockdown

The office of the Mayor of Vientiane Capital requested authorization from the Deputy Prime Minister today to reinstate lockdown across several districts in the...

Laos to Vaccinate Pregnant Women Against Covid-19

The Lao Ministry of Health has issued a notice stating it has authorized Covid-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and 17-year-old children. The Minister of Health...

Laos Records Record Number of Cases, Over 200 in Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed a record 467 cases of Covid-19 today, with community spread worsening across the nation. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...