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Health & Environment

Khammouane Authorities Temporarily Suspend Mining Operations After Land Collapses

The Ministry of Energy and Mines has suspended operations at a mining site in Khammounae province after two land collapses raised safety and environmental concerns.  Both incidents occurred within rice fields belonging to local residents in Pak Beng Village, Thakhek District, near a mineral processing plant operated by a Chinese-owned...

Laos Reports Over 20,000 Dengue Fever Cases in 2024

Dengue fever continues to challenge public health in Laos, with over 20,000 cases reported...

Vientiane’s New Bus Project: A Step Forward or a Traffic Gamble?

Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles,...

Mekong River Commission Launches Education Hub, One Mekong App in Vientiane

On 23 December, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated the opening of its Education...

Laos to Enforce LAK 2 Million Fine for Traffic Violations

Starting 23 December, the Lao government will impose fines of up to LAK 2...

Underage Drinking a Growing Problem for Laos

Alcohol is cheap, available, and extremely accessible in Laos, where children can freely purchase it without the bat of an adult eyelid. According to Phonchan...

Majority of Mental Health Issues Remain Untreated in Laos

Like all countries, the number of Lao citizens who suffer from mental health issues are abundant. However, due to the lack of treatment options...

Dengue Fever Outbreak Far From Over

The fight against dengue fever in the capital is proving to be an uphill battle, as the figure of outbreaks reported has more than...

Mother and Children Hospital Equipped to Handle Difficult Pregnancies by 2018

Expectant mothers who experience a 'difficult pregnancy' will no longer have to seek medical facilities across the border into neighboring countries anymore. A 'difficult pregnancy'...

Prime Minister Urges Unity to Tackle Illegal Drug Trade

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has implored for Lao citizens to unite in an effort to join the global fight against the illegal drug trade. Monday,...

16 Human Trafficking Cases Reported in 5 Months

Despite the spotlight that has illuminated the dark world of human trafficking the past decade, the crime of bartering people against their will is...