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,...

Vang Vieng Locks Down Villages Amid Community Spread

Vang Vieng District in Vientiane Province has become the latest locality to lock down villages amid fears of community spread. According to a notice issued...

Laos Reaches Over 6,000 Cases of Covid-19 as Imported Cases Surge

Laos has confirmed 380 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 6,299. Dr. Sisavath Southanilaxay led the announcement by the National...

Vientiane’s Sangthong District Locks Down Amid Covid-19 Outbreak

Sangthong District in Vientiane Capital has locked down certain villages following the community spread of Covid-19 earlier this week. According to a notice issued by...

Laos Records Seventh Covid-19 Death

A 38-year-old man in Champasack Province has become the country's seventh death as a result of Covid-19. According to a report by Lao Phattana Daily,...

Laos Confirms 244 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 244 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 5,919. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the announcement by the National...

Thailand Agrees to Vaccinate Migrant Workers Against Covid-19

Thailand is to allow migrant workers from Laos to register for Covid-19 vaccinations in the Kingdom, with priority given to persons over 60 years...