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Health & Environment

Vang Vieng Goes Green with New Waste System

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Laos’ Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment officially concluded the ASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management Enhancement (AMUSE) Project on April 25 after two years of work. The project introduced innovative solutions to tackle waste challenges across the city. The initiative set up 75...

Lost to History: Myanmar Heritage Falls Victim to Quake

When a massive earthquake hit Myanmar last month, centuries of sacred history tumbled down...

‘Human Zoo?’ Chiang Mai Cafe Ignites Debate Across Social Media

A café in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has stirred heated debate on Thai social...

Thailand-Cambodia Crime Pact Shouldn’t Undermine Human Rights, Says Right Group

Thailand and Cambodia’s new agreement to combat transnational crime must not come at the...

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...

Clarification on Medical Certificate Requirement for Travellers

Medical certification is not required in all circumstances for travel to foreign countries, according to the Lao Ministry of Health. News reports across a variety...

Laos Borders Remain Closed to Foreign Visitors

The government of Laos has chosen to keep its borders closed to foreign visitors, with testing and medical certification required before travelers can exit...

Dengue Fever Cases Hit 3,089 in Laos

Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 3,089 since January, including eight deaths, according to the Lao Ministry of Health. Latsamy Vongkhamsao, Deputy Director-General...

Burmese Laborer Returning from Laos Tests Positive from Covid-19

A notice has been issued by the Bokeo Provincial Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control clarifying the situation regarding a Burmese national who returned...

Medical Certificates Now Compulsory for International Travel

The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has declared that all travelers, whether residents or Lao citizens, must carry a medical certificate...

4,061 Individuals Isolated Amid Covid-19 Concerns in Laos

Health officials in Laos announced on Monday that 4,061 individuals are being monitored under isolation across the country. The government of Laos continues to enforce...