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 Records Four New Deaths from Covid-19

Laos has recorded four new deaths today among 309 new cases of Covid-19 across the country. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Deputy Mayor Discusses Removal of Police Checkpoints across Vientiane Capital

The Deputy Mayor of Vientiane Capital has conceded that police checkpoints in the city were removed recently to prevent economic collapse. Despite an increase in...

Laos Confirms Two New Deaths from Covid-19

Laos has recorded 425 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...

Laos Confirms 731 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 731 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with 378 villages designated as red zones throughout the nation. The National Taskforce...

Luang Prabang City Goes into Full Lockdown

The city of Luang Prabang has gone into full lockdown as the province sees a growing number of cases of Covid-19. A notice issued by...

Savannakhet Province Declares Sepon Mine a Green Zone

Savannakhet Province has now declared Sepon Mine a green zone after more than 30 days with no evidence of Covid-19 infection on site. In an...