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,...

Back to School for Some Students in Ton Pheung District

Primary and secondary schools in Ton Pheung district, Bokeo province, reopened certain classes on Monday in areas unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Schools in the...

Health Authorities in Laos Prohibit Sale of Covid-19 Test Kits

The Ministry of Health has prohibited the importation and distribution of Covid-19 rapid test kits. Health authorities declared yesterday that the importation or sale of...

Laos Confirms 56 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 56 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,878. Dr. Phonepaseuth Xayamongkhoun led the daily announcement by the Covid-19 Taskforce...

Champasack, Savannakhet and Khammouane Provinces Ease Covid-19 Restrictions

Champasack, Savannakhet, and Khammouane provinces have eased certain Covid-19 measures, allowing residents to travel more freely and undertake their jobs. An order issued by the...

Residents in Red Zones Fail to Comply with Prime Minister’s Order

Some residents in areas designated as red zones in Vientiane Capital have failed to comply with the prime minister's lockdown order. The number of red...

Laos Confirms 21 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 21 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,822. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the daily...