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 Confirms 1,003 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,003 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,035 tests were conducted...

U.S. Supports Rehabilitation Workforce in Lao PDR

U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter M. Haymond joined Vice Minister of Health Dr. Sanong Thongsana on 20 April to officially launch the...

Government of Japan and UNFPA partners to launch a Safer Cities Initiative

The government of Japan pledged 833,333 USD to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to implement: Safer Cities: Interventions against Covid-19 focusing on WASH...

Laos Confirms 941 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 941 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,138 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 312 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 312 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 1,218 tests were conducted...

Health Officials Warn of Covid-19 Surge after Lao New Year 

The Covid Taskforce has warned that residents should test for Covid-19 infection following Lao New Year celebrations. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh, Director-General of the Department of...