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,...

Three More COVID-19 Patients Discharged From Hospital, 12 Remaining

Three more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Vientiane's Mittaphab Hospital in Laos, leaving only 12 remaining cases in the country. According to a press...

Covid-19 Restrictions Could be Eased to Minimize Economic Impact

Authorities have said that after 11 consecutive days without a new case of Covid-19 in Laos, some lockdown restrictions could potentially be eased. Prime Minister...

Two Covid-19 Patients Discharged From Hospital in Luang Prabang

Two more Covid-19 patients have been discharged from hospital in Laos, this time in the northern province of Luang Prabang. According to a press release...

Laos Reports No New Covid-19 Cases in Seven Days

No new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Laos for seven days, with the total number of confirmed infections remaining at 19. Deputy Head...

Police Assist Laborers Left Homeless Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Police have offered assistance to a group of day laborers found homeless at Chao Anouvong Park in Vientiane Capital. The laborers say they have no...

Second Covid-19 Patient Discharged from Hospital in Laos

A second Covid-19 patient has been discharged from hospital in Vientiane today, marking the second successful recovery from the virus in Laos. Ms. Silivanh Sisombath,...