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 May Vaccinate 70 Percent of Adult Population By End of This Year

  Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh says the Government of Laos hopes to vaccinate 70 percent of the adult population by the end of this year. Speaking...

Laos Confirms 960 New Cases of Covid-19 and Four Deaths

  Laos has recorded 960 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, as well as three new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and...

Laos Confirms 959 New Cases of Covid-19 and One New Death

Laos has recorded 959 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today and one new death. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Nearly 500,000 Unemployed in Laos Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

  The Ministry of Labor has reported that nearly 500,000 people remain unemployed across the nation this year, including those already in the country and...

Laos Sees Second Day of Record Covid-19 Numbers

Laos has confirmed another record day of Covid-19 cases, reaching 1,170  new cases across the country, with three new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19...

ADB Donors Pledge USD 665 Million to Support ASEAN Green Recovery

Four Asian Development Bank donors have pledged USD 665 million for green infrastructure development in Southeast Asia, which is one of the world's most...