Health & Environment

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

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys nationwide after authorities warned that some may contain hazardous chemicals that pose health risks, particularly to children. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued the order on 28 July, instructing provincial industry and commerce departments across...

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...

Lao Government Suspends Mining Company Over River Pollution in Vang Vieng

The Lao government has ordered Daochalearn Mineral Processing Sole Co., Ltd. to immediately suspend...

Former MRC Chief Anoulak Kittikhoun Named First Lao Head of Mekong Institute

Former Mekong River Commission (MRC) Chief Executive Officer Anoulak Kittikhoun has been appointed Executive...

Laos Turns to Public-Private Partnership to Tighten Product Quality Controls

Laos has launched a new state-backed company to inspect and certify the quality of...

Laos Drops Testing For Vaccinated Tourists, Announces Full Reopening

Laos has announced a full reopening to tourism today that allows vaccinated arrivals to enter the country without any testing requirements. Government Spokesperson and Minister...

Scientists Map Threats Against Valuable Asian Rosewood

The extremely valuable Asian Rosewood tree faces several threats to its survival, according to a new study, published last month in the scientific journal...

Laos Confirms 230 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 230 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported tests 2,323 were conducted across...

Lao Officials Promote Environmental Protection at Mining Projects

Laos is promoting investment in mining to boost revenue through the export of natural resources, however, officials say it must also ensure environmental protection. ...

Laos Confirms 259 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 259 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported tests were conducted across the...

Cassava Farmers Encroach Upon Dong Hua Sao National Park

A protected area in Champasack has been encroached upon by cassava farmers, say citizen journalists. According to images released on social media by a local...