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,...

Laos To Receive AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines This Month

A new shipment of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines is expected to arrive in Laos this month. Director-General of the Department of Hygiene...

Laos Detects Kappa Covid-19 Variant as 32 New Cases Recorded

Laos has confirmed the presence of the Kappa Covid-19 variant among its cases. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the briefing by the National Taskforce today, saying...

Paksan Authorities Deport Thai National After Illegal Entry into Laos

Paksan authorities have deported a Thai national for illegally entering the country and cohabitating with a Lao citizen. Police officers in Thaphabat District, Bolikhamxay Province,...

Laos Confirms 23 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 23 new cases of Covid-19 across five provinces around the country today. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the lead the daily briefing by the National...

Delta Strain Confirmed Among Imported Cases in Laos

Laos has confirmed the presence of the Delta strain of Covid-19 among imported cases entering Laos from Thailand. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the briefing by...

Phonhong District Enters Lockdown to Curb Spread of Covid-19

Phonhong District in Vientiane Province is being placed under lockdown following an outbreak of Covid-19 in the district. Deputy District Governor Bounmy Inthavong issued a...