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...

Provinces in Laos Tighten Covid-19 Restrictions Ahead of Lao New Year

Some provinces in Laos have tightened restrictions in response to rising Covid-19 infection rates before Lao New Year. Vientiane Province issued a notice on Monday...

More Factories Begin Producing Molnupiravir Covid-19 Medication in Laos

The government of Laos has authorized three more pharmaceutical factories to produce Molnupiravir to treat Covid-19 patients across the country. Director-General of Food and Drug...

Japan Supports Laos through Covid-19 Pandemic

The Japanese government has continued to expand its support for Laos during this unprecedented period of uncertainty. The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for countries...

Laos Confirms 2,697 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 2,697 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,454 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 1,263 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,263 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,134 tests were conducted...

Korean Organization Donates Ambulances to Laos

Korean Organization Donates Ambulances to Laos Korea's ASA Foundation has donated a fleet of ambulances to Laos to assist in the country’s Covid-19 prevention efforts. The...