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 805 New Cases of Covid-19, Seven Deaths

Laos has recorded 805 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with seven new deaths. Cases have remained under 1,000 across the country this week,...

Laos to Increase Production of its Molacovir Covid Pill

Laos is to increase production of its Molacovir medication used to treat Covid-19 in order to meet rising demand. Managing Director of State Enterprise Pharmaceutical...

MOFA Proposes Easing Visa Restrictions for Entrance to Laos

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a proposal to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control requesting it ease certain restrictions on...

Laos Confirms 916 New Cases of Covid-19 and Seven Deaths

Laos has recorded 916 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with seven new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Health Workers Receive Telehealth Training in Ten Provinces Across Laos

Health workers in ten provinces of Laos have received training in providing telehealth consultation services to better support patients in remote areas. Training sessions on...

Laos Confirms 999 New Cases of Covid-19 and Nine Deaths

Laos has recorded 999 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with nine deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,443...