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Lao Government Enforces Ban on Unregistered, Unlabeled Imported Food Starting 1 July

Starting 1 July, Laos will prohibit the import and sale of unregistered food products that lack approval from the Food and Drug Administration or proper Lao-language labeling, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The regulations, initially announced on 9 October 2024, apply to a range of products, including...

Laos Opens First Nutrition Training Center to Combat Child Undernutrition

The Lao government, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has officially...

Thailand Urges Laos to Resume Cattle Imports After Anthrax

Thailand is planning to consult Laos and Vietnam to lift the ban on cattle...

Laos Targets 577,000 Tonnes to Boost National Food Self-Sufficiency

The Lao government has announced plans to increase the country’s production of meat, fish,...

Pest Migration from Southeast Asia Threatens Crops in Southern China, Research Found

Southern China is facing a surge in agricultural pests migrating from neighboring Southeast Asian...

Laos Festival Kicks Off in Tokyo, Promoting Lao Culture, Food

The 11th annual Laos Festival 2024 commenced in Tokyo, Japan on 25 May, aiming to showcase Lao culture, bolster the “Visit Laos Year 2024”...

Nutrition Forum Highlights Vital Role of Health in Laos’ Development

Collaborating to address malnutrition challenges, the Lao government partnered with external organizations such as UNICEF for the 9th National Nutrition Forum and Annual National...

Laos Inflation Hits 25.35 Percent in February

Laos continues to face economic challenges as inflation rates reached 25.35 percent in February, up from 24.44 percent the previous month, according to a...

Study Reveals Risks of Washing Raw Poultry in Southeast Asian Homes

A recent study sheds light on the common practice of washing raw poultry in Southeast Asian households, highlighting the increased risk of cross-contamination associated...

Lao Culinary Luminary: Thav Phouthavong’s Michelin Star Journey from London to Thailand

Born in Belgium and raised in New Malden, London, in the late 90s, Michelin-starred chef Thav Phouthavong's culinary journey took root in the heart...

A Culinary Homecoming with Chef Ann at Rosewood Luang Prabang

In the enchanting backdrop of Rosewood Luang Prabang, a culinary symphony is set to unfold on 20 January, 2024, with chef Ann Ahmed. The...