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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...

Thailand Returns Illegal Entrant Believed to be Covid-19 Super Spreader

Thai authorities have returned a woman believed to be one of three central figures in the super spreader event that led to the country's...

85 New Cases of Covid-19 Recorded in Laos

Laos has confirmed another 85 cases of Covid-19 today, with Vientiane Capital experiencing the highest number of cases. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and...

EDL To Discount Electricity Rates During Lockdown Period

Electricite du Laos is to provide a three percent discount on electricity rates to residential consumers during the lockdown period. Authorities have accepted a proposal...

Laos Confirms 68 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has reported another 68 Covid-19 cases today, with outbreaks of the virus spanning eight provinces. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control confirmed...

New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed as Second Wave Continues

Laos has confirmed another 93 cases of Covid-19 today across the nation as the second wave continues. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...

Champasack Considers Converting Detention Facility to Field Hospital

Authorities in Champasack may convert a prison into a field hospital to accommodate people infected with Covid-19 as cases in the province rise. According to...