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...

Vientiane Capital Records New Spike in Covid-19 Cases

Vientiane Capital has recorded a large spike in Covid-19 cases today, reaching 439 cases after trending downward over the last few days. The country recorded...

New Reports Highlight Impacts of Human and Environmental Incursions in Mekong

Overfishing and habitat degradation caused by rapid population growth, infrastructure development, and climate change are stressing the Lower Mekong Basin’s fisheries while changes in...

Laos Records Five Covid-19 Deaths in One Day as Death Toll Reaches 45

Laos has confirmed five deaths from Covid-19 today, as outbreaks continue in Vientiane Capital, Khammouane, and Vientiane Province. The country saw 657 new cases of...

Authorities Cancel Fireboat Festival and End of Buddhist Lent Celebrations in Luang Prabang

Authorities in Luang Prabang Province have canceled celebrations of End of Buddhist Lent and the Fire Boat Festival this year amid lockdown restrictions. According to...

Vientiane Capital Sees Lower Infection Rate As Week Begins

Laos has recorded 285 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with 83 cases recorded in Vientiane Capital. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Laos Confirms 296 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 296 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...