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Health & Environment

Lao-Thai Health Project Trains More Than 1,170 Professionals Under Princess Sirindhorn’s Initiative

Over 1,170 Lao health professionals have been trained through a long-running initiative led by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand. Now nurturing a new generation of trainees, the project continues to play a vital role in strengthening Laos’ healthcare system. Launched in 2000, the program has built the capacity of...

Lao Deputy Calls for Climate, Trade Cooperation

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to strengthening regional...

Bokeo Seafood Inspection Reveals Formalin Use, Crackdown Follows

Authorities discovered the presence of formalin, a hazardous chemical derived from formaldehyde, in frozen...

Volcano in the Philippines Sends Ash Miles Into the Air

AFP - A volcano in the central Philippines erupted early morning on 8 April,...

Bus-Rapid-Transit Road Rushing to be Completed Before Lao New Year

Vientiane is committed to completing the construction of the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)...

Laos Sets Goal to Restore Forest Cover to 70 Percent by 2025

The government of Laos has set a goal of restoring forest cover to over 70 percent by 2025, to ensure long-term environmental protection and...

Laos Only ASEAN Country With Zero Covid Deaths

Laos has become the only country in ASEAN with zero deaths attributed to the Covid-19 coronavirus. Until last week, Cambodia and Laos had each recorded...

Laos Authorities Adjust Covid-19 Test Fees

Authorities have updated the fee structure for Covid-19 testing in Laos for both Lao citizens and foreigners, with tests ranging from LAK 50,000 to...

COVID-19 Vaccines Shipped by COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

Laos today received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),...

Ministry Monitors Air Pollution Levels, Luang Prabang Exceeds Safe Limit

The Lao government is closely monitoring air quality across the country as pollution levels rise, causing health concerns. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment...

Laos Vaccinates Over 40,000 People Against Covid-19

Over 40,000 medical personnel and individuals in at-risk groups across the country have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccinations. According to a report by...