Health & Environment

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 as continued heavy rain pushes several rivers  above danger levels, according to the Khammouane media on 12 August. The flood struck 206 villages and nearly 9,500 households across the central province in late July and early...

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...

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...

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...

Laos Prepares for Full Tourism Reopening, Testing Still Required

Laos is preparing to commence a new phase of reopening to tourism that will require Covid-19 tests prior to departure and on arrival. Dr. Sisavath...

Laos Environment Ministry Warns of Dangerous Air Pollution

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a notice warning residents about unhealthy levels of air pollution across the nation. The notice states...

Laos Confirms 1,209 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,209 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,170 tests were conducted...

This June, look for it! The first Public EV Charging stations will open in June 2022 by LOCA COMPANY, and the company plans to...

The first EV fast-charging station will be installed by Loca in June 2022. The capital, Vientiane, will be the first location, with expansion to other...