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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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“No Water Play” During Lao New Year in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang has issued guidelines for safely celebrating Lao New Year in the province this year, with water play prohibited. The notice, issued by Luang...

Laos joins Earth Hour 2022

Laos will join people from over 190 countries around the world in observing Earth Hour by turning off lights for one hour on Saturday,...

Laos Rolls Out Fourth Covid-19 Vaccine Doses

Laos has begun rolling out fourth Covid-19 vaccine doses for priority groups and people aged 18 and over. According to a notice issued yesterday by...

Laos Confirms Lao New Year Holiday Dates

The government of Laos has officially set 13 April the first public holiday date of Lao New Year (Pi Mai). A notice issued by Prime...

Laos Confirms 2,819 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 2,819 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 7,010 tests were conducted...

Disease Rampant at Lao Wildlife Markets, Study Finds

A new scientific study funded by the European Union and published in the journal Emerging Infectious Disease has tested animals sold for food from...
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