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Health & Environment

Singapore Seizes Record Rhino Horn Haul Bound for Laos

AFP - Singapore has seized over USD 800,000 worth of illegal rhino horn and animal parts hidden in air cargo bound for Laos, authorities said on 18 November, in the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city-state. Disguised as "furniture fittings", the stash was found 10 days ago...

Philippines Halts Search After Over 200 Killed in Typhoon Kalmaegi as Super Typhoon Fung-wong Nears

By Laotian Times and AFP - Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began...

Laos Launches Emergency Response After First Polio Outbreak in Nearly a Decade

Laos has confirmed its first polio outbreak in almost ten years, with three cases...

Maldives Begins ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking

AFP - The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after...

Laos Explores Eco-Friendly Business Through Waste Management

Urban waste in Laos is increasingly being seen as a source of business and...

Prime Minister of Laos Discusses Lockdown Measures, Calls for More Vaccines

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held a meeting via video conference yesterday with the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control as well as provincial...

Laos Confirms 47 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 47 new cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the National Taskforce today, giving a breakdown of the...

Vientiane Capital To Lock Down Red Zones

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have divided the city into color-coded zones with the aim of limited future lockdowns to affected areas only. Certain villages in...

Authorities Clarify Rumor of Covid Case in Luang Prabang

Authorities have clarified a rumor that Chinese nationals infected with Covid-19 traveled from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang province. According to a report by Luang Prabang...

Covid Cases Among Children and Pregnant Women Increase in Laos

Laos has confirmed 21 new cases of Covid-19 today as the number of infections among children and pregnant women increases. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the...

Laos Confirms 72 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 72 new cases of Covid-19 today, with 51 cases of local transmission and 21 imported cases. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the daily...