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,...

Salavanh Residents Told To Stock Up On Food Before New Lockdown

Salavanh Province has issued a notice advising residents to prepare food and equipment in advance of a new lockdown in the province. The province has...

Laos Confirms 166 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 166 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 16,742. The country conducted 4,322 tests over the last 24...

Laos Confirms 211 New Cases of Covid-19

Community spread continues in Laos as the nation confirms 211 new cases of Covid-19. The country conducted 5,385 tests over the last 24 hours,...

Harnessing Technology to Manage Flood, Drought Risks in Lower Mekong Basin

The Lower Mekong region remains highly vulnerable to increased flood and drought. To offset the increased risk, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) and its partners...

Laos to Produce Herbal Medicine in Capsule Form for the Treatment of Covid-19

Pharmaceutical producers in Laos are to begin the production of herbal treatments for Covid-19 in capsule form. Director-General of the Department of Communicable Disease Control,...

DiscoverLaos Fundraises to Support Solidarity Canteen and Lao Children Hospital 

Laos similar to many nations has been suffering due to the global pandemic. DiscoverLaos being headquartered in Luang Prabang has observed much devastation in...