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Contamination Detected in Popular Thai Herbal Inhaler, Nationwide Recall Issued

On 28 October, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Hong Thai’s popular Formula 2 herbal inhaler failed safety tests due to contamination, leading to a nationwide recall and possible legal action. According to the FDA’s recent announcement reported by Thai media, the contamination was identified during a routine...

Inflation in Laos Eases to 4 Percent in October

The cost of living in Laos continues to rise, with new data from the...

Thousands Evacuated in Vietnam After Record Rain Triggers Floods

AFP - Thousands of people in Vietnam were evacuated from their homes after record...

ASEAN Summit in Malaysia Highlights 0% US Tariff, Regional Cooperation, Myanmar

The 47th ASEAN Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 26–28 October, brought together...

Laos’ President Mourns the Passing of Thailand’s Queen Sirikit

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed his condolences to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn on the...

World Bank Projects Positive Economic Growth for Laos

The World Bank has projected that economic growth in Laos is expected to recover 6.5 percent in 2019, from 6.3 percent in the previous...

Could Edible Insects be The Next Big Industry for Laos?

Edible insects first sparked international attention in 2013 when the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) published a report referring to them as one way...

Japanese Electronic Vehicle Cable Manufacturer Bando Opens Factory in Laos

Japanese cable manufacturer Bando Densen has opened a factory in Laos, joining a group of competitors that are stepping up their presence in Southeast...

Illegal Currency Exchange Services Causing Price Hikes

A senior Lao government official has warned that unregistered currency exchange services that violate currency regulations must be punished. A number of foreign currency exchange...

PM Thongloun Tells Vang Vieng to Clean Up

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and his retinue made a working visit to Vang Vieng last week to assess the district and offer advice on...

Turkey Reaches Out to Laos amid Asia-focused Policy

Turkey’s ambassador to Laos has indicated he is hopeful relations between Turkey and Laos can be further strengthened amid his country’s new Asia-focused foreign...