- Govt proposes tougher controls on alcohol sales, advertising, drink-driving
The government plans to crack down on drink-driving with a zero-alcohol limit and prison terms of up to 12 years for offences causing multiple deaths, while tightening restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising under a proposed amendment to the alcohol control law............More>>>
- Civil society perspectives to support the government of Laos ahead of COP31
The Lao Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Coordination Committee (LCCC), in partnership with Oxfam in Laos, convened the Climate Resilience Partnership Forum at the Lao Plaza Hotel in Vientiane from October 8 to 9...........More>>>
- 23 excavators seized in crackdown on illegal mining
A government task force has seized 23 excavators and other equipment during a crackdown on suspected illegal gold mining in Sangthong district, Vientiane, as part of broader government efforts to curb illegal mining activities.......More>>>
- Fish farm planned at Nam Theun 2 reservoir
A planned integrated aquaculture project at the Nam Theun 2 reservoir in Khammuan province aims to strengthen fish production, modernise processing and create new export opportunities while generating sustainable income for local communities......More>>>
- Making handwashing possible in Laos
An assessment conducted between December 2025 and June 2026 as part of the rollout of the Safe, Clean, Green and Climate-Resilient Health Care Facility initiative found that only three of the 69 health centres met the full standard for clean, functional handwashing stations with soap and water at essential locations. .....More>>>
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- Police resolve over 21,000 drug-related cases in five years
Police forces across Laos have processed 21,246 drug-related cases over the past five years, arresting 32,032 suspects and confiscating substantial quantities of illegal drugs, precursor chemicals, and vehicles.........More>>>
- Laos launches initiative to ensure early warnings reach everyone
The Lao government and the United Nations have launched a new initiative to ensure that disaster early warnings reach everyone, including ethnic communities, persons with disabilities and people living in remote areas...........More>>>
- Salavan road upgrades to improve year-round access
Improvements to 38 kilometres of roads in Salavan province are set to strengthen transport links and improve access throughout the year under a climate-resilient road connectivity project worth more than US$6.2 million.......More>>>
- Labour ministry moves to improve workplace conditions
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is holding a two-day training workshop in Vientiane to strengthen policies and practices for preventing and addressing gender-based discrimination, violence, harassment, and workplace grievances........More>>>
- US Embassy celebrates lasting ties with Lao alumni at Vientiane gala
More than 200 Lao alumni of US government exchange programmes gathered in Vientiane recently for a gala celebrating their contributions to strengthening ties between Laos and the United States through education, professional development and business cooperation........More>>>
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