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Health & Environment

Lao Civil Servants Eligible for Up to 6.5 Months of Maternity Leave

Female civil servants in Laos are entitled to maternity leave ranging from four to six and a half months, depending on circumstances, under the newly amended Civil Servants Law. Standard maternity leave lasts four months and can be taken before or after childbirth. For cesarean deliveries, leave is four and...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

World Suicide Prevention Day: Lao Expert Urges Early Support as Challenges Remain

Today, 10 September, marks World Suicide Prevention Day, and like in most corners of...

Laos Marks 15 Years of Cluster Munitions Ban, Renews Call for Action

NRA - On 8 September, Laos commemorated the 15th anniversary of the entry into...

Two New Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19. Cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by...

Covid-19 Vaccinations Rolled Out This Week In Laos

Laos will launch another round of Covid-19 vaccinations for medical personnel and at-risk groups across the country this week. According to a report by Lao...

Covid-19 Insurance Now a Requirement for Entry to Laos

Laos has extended its Covid-19 prevention measures and now requires travelers entering the country to purchase Covid insurance. According to a notice issued by...

Emergency Response Center Slated for Phou Kao Lak Mountain

Authorities have discussed plans to build an emergency rescue center at Phou Kao Lak Mountain in Kasi District, Vientiane Province. According to a report by...

Businessman Speaks Out Against Littering In Vang Vieng

A prominent local businessman has spoken out against littering by tourists in Vang Vieng and across the country. Entrepreneur and intrepid traveler Mr. Inthy Deuansavanh...

Mekong River Levels See Slight Increase, Monsoon Rains to Begin Earlier

Water levels in some sections of the Mekong River have increased slightly over the last seven days, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat said...