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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...

Pak Ngum Authorities Arrest Illegal Entrant From Thailand

A Thai national has been arrested for attempting to illegally enter the country by crossing the Mekong River. Police officers in Pak Ngum District, Vientiane...

Xieng Khouang Sees First Case as Covid-19 Numbers Climb

Xieng Khouang Province has seen its first case as Laos confirms another 75 new cases of Covid-19 today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and...

Vietnam Eyes Neighboring Laos and Cambodia as Covid-19 Outbreaks Worsen

Vietnam is keeping a close watch on the situations in both Laos and Cambodia ahead of its national holidays which begin on Friday. The county...

Laos Receives 300,000 Doses of Sinopharm Vaccine from China

Laos received a new shipment of vaccines from China last evening as the two countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. The fourth shipment of...

Laos Confirms 113 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 113 new cases of Covid-19 today, with cases recorded in ten provinces across the country. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and...

Covid-19 Testing and Treatment Free of Charge During Lockdown

Laos is conducting Covid-19 testing and providing treatment free of charge for both Lao and foreign citizens as it enters its second wave of...