Health & Environment

Laos Gives Unlicensed Beauty Clinics Until November to Obtain Permits Amid Weak Oversight Concerns

The Ministry of Health has ordered unlicensed medical and beauty facilities across Laos to obtain official permits by 30 November, but the directive has raised questions over its delayed public release and how authorities will enforce the deadline. The Ministry issued the directive on 29 May but did not publicize...

Flooding Hits Over 60,000 in Khammouane as Rivers Rise Above Danger Levels

Flooding has affected more than 60,000 people across all 10 districts of Khammouane province...

Thailand’s HIV Cases Pass 550,000, Laos Reports Rising Infections Among Young People

Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections...

Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys...

Laos Eyes State Fuel Stations as Future EV Charging Hubs

Laos is exploring plans to turn state-owned fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging...

Govt. Unveils Data Management System for Digital Birth Registration

The government of Laos has introduced a digital central data management system to collect population data in the country.  Ministry of Home Affairs launched the...

Transport Ministry to Build Pedestrian Bridge for School in Vientiane Capital

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport in Laos will begin construction of a pedestrian bridge on Kaisone Phomvihane Avenue near Laos-Vietnam Friendship High...

JOINT OP-ED: United in Our Efforts to Move Towards Gender Equality

It is essential to consider how digitalization and innovation can be a source of gender equality and equity, writes Mariam Khan, Ina Marciulionyte, and...

Japan Aids Construction of Toilets in 25 Primary Schools in Luang Prabang

The Government of Japan is providing grant assistance worth approximately USD 190,000 for the benefit of students in Luang Prabang province through its Grant...

Over 50% Of the World to Be Overweight or Obese by 2035

The World Obesity Foundation (OBF) has issued a report, stating that more than half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by...

Champasack Man Burns Down 28 Homes In Drug-fueled Rage

A man set fire to houses in Champasack Province on Thursday while intoxicated, damaging 28 homes and causing several families to lose their homes. Public...