Health & Environment

Laos Gives Unlicensed Beauty Clinics Until November to Obtain Permits Amid Weak Oversight Concerns

The Ministry of Health has ordered unlicensed medical and beauty facilities across Laos to obtain official permits by 30 November, but the directive has raised questions over its delayed public release and how authorities will enforce the deadline. The Ministry issued the directive on 29 May but did not publicize...

Flooding Hits Over 60,000 in Khammouane as Rivers Rise Above Danger Levels

Flooding has affected more than 60,000 people across all 10 districts of Khammouane province...

Thailand’s HIV Cases Pass 550,000, Laos Reports Rising Infections Among Young People

Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections...

Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys...

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...

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...

Laos Confirms 545 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 545 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Laos Covid Taskforce Extends Restrictions For Another 15 Days

The Government of Laos has extended Covid-19 restriction measures for another 15 days until 30 October. Government Spokesperson and Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office,...

China Will Donate Millions More Doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccines to Laos

China is to provide Laos with millions more doses of its Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine this year to help Laos reach its vaccination target. According to...