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,...

Cambodia Prohibits Burning of Fields to Reduce Air Pollution

Cambodia has issued an order prohibiting residents in rural areas from burning garbage, rice fields, paddy straw, and scrubland in a bid to reduce...

Laos to Consider Trial of Russian Covid-19 Vaccine

Authorities in Laos are considering the provision of the Russian Covid-19 vaccine, dubbed "Sputnik V," after its certification is complete. Lao Minister of Science and...

Authorities Tighten Covid Prevention Measures for Bokeo Province

Authorities have tightened Covid-19 prevention measures in Bokeo province, while Ton Pheung District has remained in lockdown since last week. According to a notice issued...

Youths for SDGs: A Generation Engaged For A Better Future

Zero Waste Laos, together with support from numerous partners, held a conference from 5-6 December on "Youths For SDGs." With support from Norwegian People’s AID (NPA),...

Laos At Risk of Second Wave of Covid-19

The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has said that Laos is at risk of a second wave of Covid-19 as neighboring...

Endemic Lao Langur is Now Closer to Extinction, WWF Calls for More Robust Conservation Efforts

The Lao Langur, an endemic leaf monkey found only in a small area of Laos, is now listed as endangered in the IUCN Red...