Health & Environment

Slope Collapse Hits Workers’ Camp at Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Northern Laos, No Casualties Reported

A section of hillside collapsed beneath a workers’ residential camp at the Pak Beng hydropower project in northern Laos at 1 AM on 28 September, burying or damaging several buildings, according to an eyewitness account from the scene. The slope collapsed below worker housing in Pak Khaen village, Ngeun District,...

Nam Theun 2 Fund Approves LAK 343 Million for Forest Restoration in Khammouane

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund approved more than LAK 343 million (USD 15,300)...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’ Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Xaysomboun Identifies Four Companies Over Unauthorized Gold Mining

Authorities in Xaysomboun Province have identified four companies allegedly involved in unauthorized alluvial gold...

Laos Confirms Record Number of Covid-19 Cases

Laos has confirmed a record 381 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 11,029. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the briefing by...

Making Merit or Waste? Temples Hope For Environmentally Friendly Solution

The amount of waste produced during religious activities has become a noticeable problem, according to Buddhist monks. Could the amount of waste produced during religious...

Laos Confirms 207 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 207 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 10,648. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the announcement...

Laos Confirms 349 New Cases of Covid-19 with New Red Zone in Vientiane

Laos has confirmed 349 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 10,441. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the...

Returning Migrant Labor Costs Lao Government Over LAK 15 Billion

The Lao government has spent over LAK 15.82 billion on food, transportation, and other necessities for Lao migrant workers returning from Thailand. Minister of Labour...

Vientiane Capital Extends School Closures Amid Fears of Community Spread

The Vientiane Capital Education and Sports Department has issued a notice extending the closure of schools amid fears of community spread of Covid-19 in...