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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Laos Considers Reopening of Borders to Group Tours

The government of Laos has begun to consider opening its borders to certain groups if the right conditions can be met and vaccination rates...

Laos Confirms 770 New Cases of Covid-19 and Three Deaths

Laos has recorded 770 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with three new deaths recorded. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...

Laos Must Reopen Schools To Ensure Its Future

Is it time for Laos to reopen schools? What might the future hold if classrooms remain closed? Covid-19 has impacted our lives in so many...

Laos Confirms 615 New Cases of Covid-19 and One New Death

Laos has recorded 615 new cases of Covid-19 across the country and one death today, with a large number of cases in Luang Prabang. The...

Laos Launches Enhanced Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate with QR Code

Health authorities in Laos have launched a new enhanced Covid-19 vaccination certificate with a QR Code that will allow for greater authenticity and digital...

Laos Confirms 392 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 392 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...
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