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...

Youth Action In Climate Change 2021 Workshop Held in Vientiane Capital

Zero Waste Laos, with the support of the European Union to Laos (EU), and other partners, organized a campaign workshop on “Youth Action in...

Laos Reaches Over 40,000 Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 685 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, as well as two deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...

Thailand Includes Laos in Latest Quarantine Exemption Travel List

Laos has been added to a list of 63 countries and regions whose citizens may travel to Thailand without quarantine if fully vaccinated against...

Laos Extends Covid Restriction Measures With View to Reopening Schools

  The Government of Laos has extended Covid-19 restriction measures but has included provisions for the reopening of schools in the near future. The Prime Minister's...

Luang Prabang Relaxes Lockdown Measures

  Luang Prabang City is to ease its unpopular lockdown measures, which many residents say were overly strict. During a meeting held on 29 October, Mayor...

Laos Confirms 858 New Cases of Covid-19

  Laos has recorded 858 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today with a new outbreak in Luang Namtha. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...