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Health & Environment

Tropical Depression Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding in Houaphan

From 21 to 22 September, a tropical depression brought heavy rainfall across northern, central, and southern Laos, resulting in flooding in some areas. Samnuea, the capital of Houaphan Province in northern Laos, was particularly affected, while other regions experienced more moderate impacts. On 22 September, Samnuea faced intense rainfall, leading...

Symbol of ASEAN Musical Instruments Unveiled at Patuxay Park

Vientiane's Patuxay Monument hosted a celebration as ASEAN capital governors unveiled a symbol representing...

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...

Laos Could Introduce Fast-Track Immigration Policy This Week

Laos is expected to launch a fast-track immigration program this week that will allow Chinese nationals to enter the country with shorter quarantine times. Vice-Chairman...

Tropical Storm Saudel to Hit Southern Laos on Sunday

Tropical storm Saudel could hit southern Laos on Sunday as it makes its way from Danang, Vietnam. According to a report by CNA News, tropical...

Authorities: No Need to Panic About African Swine Fever

An outbreak of African Swine Fever has swept through seven provinces in northern Laos, while authorities have urged the public not to panic. According to...

Laos Confirms 24th Case of Covid-19

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced that Laos has confirmed its 24th case of Covid-19 today. According to a statement by...

Laos Confirms Over 7,000 Cases of Dengue Fever

Laos has confirmed over 7,321 cases of dengue fever since January, including twelve deaths. The Lao Ministry of Health has reported that the country has...

Laos to Allow Some International Arrivals to Self-Isolate at Home

The National TaskForce has set new quarantine measures for travelers arriving from countries free of Covid-19, allowing some to self-isolate at home. According to a...