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,...

Ninth Covid-19 Death Reported in Laos

A woman in Champasack Province has become the country’s ninth death as a result of Covid-19. According to a social media post by Champasack Rescue...

Covid-19 Cases Reach Over 9,000 in Laos, Attapeu Sees First Case

Laos has confirmed 285 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 9,161 as Attapeu records its first case. Dr. Sisavath...

Laos Must Purchase More Covid-19 Vaccines Next Year

The Lao Ministry of Health says it will purchase additional supplies of Covid-19 vaccines in 2022, allowing for further free vaccines to be provided...

32 Authorized Quarantine Hotels in Vientiane Capital

The Lao government has approved 32 hotels as official locations for 14-day quarantine in Vientiane Capital. Anyone arriving in Laos must enter into quarantine for...

Laos and Myanmar in Talks to Send Burmese SEZ Workers Home

Laos and Myanmar are holding talks to discuss the repatriation of Burmese laborers from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. Authorities of Bokeo Province, Laos,...

One Hundred State Quarantine Centers Now in Use Across Laos

Laos has confirmed 315 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 8,876. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the briefing by the National...