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 695 New Cases of Covid-19, One Death

Laos has recorded 695 cases of Covid-19 across the country today with only one new death. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Laos Confirms 579 New Cases of Covid-19, Four Deaths

Laos has recorded 579 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,556...

Ghostly Monkey and Succulent Bamboo Among New Species Discovered in Mekong Region

A monkey with ghostly white circles around its eyes is one of 224 new species listed by the World Wildlife Fund in its latest...

Laos Confirms 560 New Cases of Covid-19, Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 560 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Authorities Clarify Rising Pork Prices in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have issued a statement regarding an increase in pork prices, saying insufficient supply in neighboring countries has affected Laos. Pork prices...

Laos Confirms 340 New Cases of Covid-19 and One Death

Laos has recorded 340 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with one death. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,336...