Police net huge drug haul in Laos’ Bokeo
Police from the Phibounthong village group were summoned, who found 4.4 million amphetamine pills which they impounded along with the pick-up truck. The officers are now…
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Poor air quality in Laos raises health concerns
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment estimates that 30 percent of PM2.5 pollution in Laos is caused by the burning of garbage, forests, and farmland. Other major…
Thailand successfully exports frozen shrimp through Laos-China railway
The department’s director-general, Bancha Sukkaew, explained that 24 tonnes of frozen shrimp were exported from Songkhla province to China using a combination of trucks and…
Lao health ministry pilots text message infant vaccination reminders
The initiative, supported by the World Health Organisation with assistance from the Australian Government and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, aims to improve uptake of measles,…
Lao PM Sonexay meets Japan business leaders, encourages investment in Laos
The Lao PM is leading a Lao delegation on an official working visit to Japan from January 20-23 to enhance relations and mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 60th…
Human trafficking cases in Laos rise in 2024
Police recorded 46 new human trafficking cases in 2024, in which 95 suspects were arrested and 85 people were victimised.
Soaring PM2.5 levels in Laos pose health risks
The Haze Monitoring Division of the Natural Resources and Environment Research Institute notes that Laos experiences severe air pollution every year during the dry season.
Lao Food Festival marks 20 years, raises global awareness of Lao cuisine
President of the Women’s Business Association and Chairwoman of the organising committee, Mrs Chanthachone Vongxay, said Lao cuisine reflects the lifestyle of the Lao people and…
Myanmar and Laos discuss arresting, handing over terrorist organizations and members
A high-level meeting between the Ministry of Home Affairs of Myanmar and the Ministry of Public Security of Laos was held on the morning of January 22, and in the afternoon, the…
Japanese firm funds polio vaccinations in Laos
Laos was declared polio free in 2000, joining all the other countries that had successfully wiped out polio. But in 2016, a series of laboratory tests confirmed that polio was…