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...

China-funded Project Resettles Luang Prabang Residents affected by Railway

The resettlement of villagers in Luang Prabang affected by the Laos-China Railway is now complete. Vientiane Times reports that the resettlement area, funded by China,...

Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone celebrated its 15th anniversary this month amid much fanfare and media coverage domestically. The Zone, located along the Mekong...

Laos Confirms 470 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 470 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,603 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 542 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 542 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,513 tests were conducted...

Covid Infections Continue Downward Trend Despite New Year Celebrations 

Daily Covid infections in Laos have not seen a major increase following the Lao New Year holiday, according to health officials.  The National Taskforce for...

Laos Government, UNICEF and UNFPA Sign MOU on National Survey on Woman and Child Wellbeing

The Lao Social Indicator Survey III is a survey tool that will help generate useful national and provincial data to help inform the Lao...