Health & Environment

UXO Clearance Uncovers 36 Explosives in Vientiane Province

A bomb clearance operation in Kasi district, Vientiane province, has uncovered 36 unexploded Authorities in Kasi district, Vientiane province, have uncovered 36 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items as Laos continues efforts to remove explosive remnants and make land safe for communities. Operations began in early May, targeting more than 18 hectares...

Authorities in Xaysomboun Arrest Three in Illegal Gold Mining Crackdown

Authorities in Xaysomboun have arrested three people and seized heavy equipment during a targeted...

Rescuers Pull First Survivor Alive From Flooded Cave in Laos

One of the villagers trapped for more than a week inside a flooded cave...

Five Alive, Two Still Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescuers confirmed on Wednesday that five villagers were found alive inside a flooded mine...

Savannakhet Launches Operation Against Illegal Gold Mining, Logging

Savannakhet provincial authorities have dismantled illegal gold mining and logging operations across Phin and...

Indonesian Man Confirmed as 49th Case of Covid-19 in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed one new case of Covid-19. A 53-year-old man of Indonesian nationality,...

One New Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Savannakhet, Laos

The Savannakhet Provincial Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed one new case of Covid-19. The new case of Covid-19...

New Outpatient Wing at Setthathirath Hospital Nearly Complete

Construction of the outpatient wing of Setthathirath Hospital in Vientiane Capital is now over 80 percent complete. According to a report by Vientiane Mai, the...

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...