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 722 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 722 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,037 tests were conducted...

Clearing the Air: Simple Solutions for Reducing Air Pollution in Laos

As air pollution thickens in the skies above Laos, concerned individuals are rising to the challenge with some simple solutions, writes Bridget Dooley. Residents...

Cambodia Donates Refrigerated Trucks to Laos

The government of Cambodia has donated refrigerated trucks to Laos to assist in the country's Covid-19 prevention efforts. Cambodian Secretary of State and Spokesperson of...

Laos Confirms 359 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 359 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 1.888 tests were conducted...

Mekong River Leaders Urge Cooperation, Protection when Meeting New MRC CEO

To better protect Southeast Asia’s largest waterway, the new CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is now making the rounds to hear...

Luang Prabang Authorities Release Lao New Year Events Schedule

Authorities in Luang Prabang appear to have released a schedule of events for the upcoming Lao New Year festival. Events during the three-day holiday in...