Vientiane authorities have revealed that illegal mining activities across the capital cover over 135 hectares, far exceeding legal limits.
Of eight companies operating in the city, three held legal permits covering 10 hectares but were found mining over 61.82 hectares, surpassing their authorized limits.
Meanwhile, five companies operated without authorization over...
Updated: March 24, 2020 (22:01)
Laos has confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus (Covid-19).
Lao Vice Minister of Health, Dr. Phouthone Muongpak, also Deputy...
Laos is now the only remaining ASEAN nation yet to report a confirmed case of Covid-19 infection following Myanmar's announcement of two cases.
As the...
Thousands of Lao laborers working in Thailand have swamped border checkpoints, hoping to return home before borders officially close.
The government of Laos has also...
Thai authorities have reported the first case of Covid-19 in Khon Kaen Province during a press conference held yesterday.
Governor Somsak Jangtrakul spoke at the...