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...

Prime Minister of Laos Orders Vaccinations for Children Aged 12 to 17

The Prime Minister of Laos has ordered the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations for children aged 12 to 17 years with the aim of reopening...

Laos Confirms 1,140 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,140 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, as well as two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and...

Laos Confirms Over 1000 New Cases of Covid-19

  Laos has recorded 1049 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with three new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

FAO and USAID Provide 12,000 COVID-19 Rapid Tests to Laos

  Continued efforts by Laos to detect and mitigate COVID-19 have received a boost from international partners. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the...

Laos Confirms 786 New Cases of Covid-19 and Four Deaths

Laos has recorded 786 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, as well as four new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and...

Laos and Thailand Discuss Land Border Reopening at Infrastructure Meeting

Officials from Laos and Thailand are to set up a working committee to discuss regulations regarding the reopening of land borders. The subject was broached...