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Vietnam-Backed Aluminum Project in Sekong Advances Toward 2028 Launch

A major aluminum smelting project in Sekong Province is expected to produce up to 1 million tonnes of aluminum annually once fully operational, with production scheduled to begin in 2028, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The project, operated by Vietnamese firm Vietnam-Phuong Group (VPG), is located in...

Hungary Advances Wastewater Project in Vientiane, Extends Scholarships for Laos

Hungary has moved forward with key development support for Laos, reviewing progress on a...

Russia-Funded Rehabilitation of Mittaphab Hospital Reaches 53 Percent Completion

The rehabilitation of  Mittaphab Hospital, also commonly known as a 150-bed hospital in Vientiane,...

Xayabouly to Host Annual Elephant Festival Amid Ongoing Animal Welfare Debate

The Elephant Festival (Boun Xang) 2026 will take place in Xayabouly district, the provincial...

Four Out of Every 10 Cancer Cases Are Preventable: WHO

AFP - Nearly four out of every 10 cancer cases could be prevented if people...

Xayaboury Hit With Floods after Heavy Rains

Several districts of Xayaboury Province have been hit by floods after days of torrential rain struck northern Laos. Xayaboury, Botaen, Kaenthao Khop, and Ngeun districts...

Laos Updates Covid-19 Prevention Measures, Grounds Charter Flights

The government of Laos released an update on Covid-19 prevention measures yesterday, extending current measures and instituting a ban on international charter flights. Covid-19 prevention...

Laos Confirms New, 20th Case of Covid-19

A Korean national working as an electrical technician has been confirmed as the 20th case of Covid-19 in Laos, the first official case inside...

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...