We met in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, not far from the spot on the Mekong River where the Xiong family fled to Thailand one night in May 1975. At the time of their escape, it seemed unlikely ...

A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than ...

VIENTIANE: Laos will continue its training programmes to develop a skilled and sufficient tour guide workforce to meet the ...

The study states that the virus originated in bats from western China or northern Laos and spread extremely quickly, even ...

Cambodia and Laos stop Thai livestock imports to prevent anthrax spread. No cases in Cambodia, but bans at borders enforced.

The FCDO stated: 'Landmines and other unexploded weapons are a hazard throughout Laos and kill a number of people each year. Keep to main routes in rural areas, and do not pick up metal objects. This ...

The unpredictability of travel is often underestimated, as sudden weather changes and geopolitical tensions can disrupt even the most meticulously planned journeys. Recent events in Laos and the India ...

For more than four years, the world has been gripped by the question: Where did COVID-19 come from? Was it a freak accident ...

VIENTIANE: The governments of Laos and Vietnam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding endorsing the repatriation of the ...

According to the paper, the precursor to SARS-CoV-2 originated in horseshoe bats in western China or Northern Laos several years before the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wuhan.

Laos, China partner to establish mineral testing and research centre ...

Lawyers for immigrants from Laos, Vietnam and the Philippines rushed to court to stop what they called an “imminent” deportation flight to the war-torn African nation.