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,...

Laos Reports Over 20,000 Dengue Fever Cases in 2024

Dengue fever continues to challenge public health in Laos, with over 20,000 cases reported in 2024, leading to 11 fatalities. While the number of...

Vientiane’s New Bus Project: A Step Forward or a Traffic Gamble?

Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles, with public buses playing only a minor role in Vientiane...

Mekong River Commission Launches Education Hub, One Mekong App in Vientiane

On 23 December, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated the opening of its Education and Visitor Center and the launch of the One Mekong...

Laos to Enforce LAK 2 Million Fine for Traffic Violations

Starting 23 December, the Lao government will impose fines of up to LAK 2 million (USD 91.42) for vehicles parked for more than three...

Laos Performs First Beating-Heart Cardiac Surgery

On 13 December, medical staff at the Laos-Luxembourg Heart Institute performed Laos’s first-ever cardiac surgery. A team of cardiac surgeons from Laos and Luxembourg performed...

Nearly 1,900 New HIV Cases Reported in Laos for 2024

The Lao Ministry of Health has reported 1,896 new HIV cases from January to November 2024 raising the cumulative total to 22,584 cases since...