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Health & Environment

Maldives Begins ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking

AFP - The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after January 2007, becoming the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said. The move, initiated by President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year, which came into effect on 1 November, will "protect public...

Laos Explores Eco-Friendly Business Through Waste Management

Urban waste in Laos is increasingly being seen as a source of business and...

Contamination Detected in Popular Thai Herbal Inhaler, Nationwide Recall Issued

On 28 October, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Hong Thai’s popular...

Laos Expands Agricultural Exports to China Amid Stronger Bilateral Cooperation

Laos and China have agreed to enhance product quality, technology transfer, and market access...

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of...

Laos to Provide Booster Shots for Populations in Tourism Zones

Laos is to issue booster shots of Covid-19 vaccines for members of the general population residing in tourism green zones or along the route...

Laos Confirms 1,138 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,138 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,254 tests were conducted...

Laos Sees 1,274 New Covid-19 Cases, Record Number of Deaths

Laos has confirmed 1,274 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with eleven deaths making a new record for the country. The National Taskforce for...

Laos Sees Yet Another Record Day of Covid-19 Cases

Laos has confirmed 1,898 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, yet another record for the country. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...

Laos Posts Record Number of Covid-19 Cases and Seven Deaths

Laos has reached a new record number of Covid-19 across the country today, reaching 1,645 new cases. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...

Taskforce Moves Forward with Assessments for Reopening Schools in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has issued guidelines for the assessment of schools in Laos hoping to reopen amid the pandemic. The...