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,...

Chinese Medical Personnel Assist Northern Provinces in Fight Against Covid-19

A team of Chinese medical personnel is working closely with the Lao Ministry of Health to assist in the battle against Covid-19. According to a...

Laos Confirms 35 New Cases of Covid-19 Bringing the Total to 1,362

Laos has confirmed 35 new cases of Covid-19, with Bokeo province confirming the highest number of new cases. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamxao led the daily announcement...

Notorious Savannakhet Police Captain Dismissed by Top Cop

The Minister of Public Security has ordered the dismissal of Captain Phouxay Sisavanh, the notorious Savannakhet police officer who brought two Thai men into...

Laos Confirms 25 New Cases of Covid-19, Total Now 1,327

Laos has confirmed 25 new cases of Covid-19 today following the announcement of its first covid-related death yesterday. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement...

Bokeo Residents Fail to Comply with Lockdown Measures

According to district authorities, residents of Ton Pheung district, Bokeo Province, are failing to comply with lockdown measures. Villagers in Ton Pheung district have been...

Laos Confirms 69 New Cases of Covid-19 and First Death

Laos has confirmed 69 new cases of Covid-19 today and announced its first death as a result of the coronavirus. The National Taskforce, led by...