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 Has Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 34% Over Ten Years

Laos has announced it has successfully reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 34 percent over the last ten years. Prime Minister of Laos, Dr. Phankham Viphavanh,...

Residents of Luang Prabang Province Pay In To Disaster Relief Fund

Residents of Luang Prabang Province have been asked to pay a fee to the government for the establishment of a provincial disaster management and...

Laos May Authorize Self-Isolation and At-Home Treatment for Covid-19

Laos announced today it has plans to authorize self-isolation and at-home care for those infected with Covid-19, or people who have had close contact...

Laos Records 307 New Cases of Covid-19 as Numbers Decrease Slightly

Laos has recorded 307 new cases of Covid-19 today as numbers decrease slightly. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,591 tests were...

Cambodian Conglomerate Prince Holdings Donates USD 1 Million to Laos to Fight Covid-19

Cambodian conglomerate Prince Holding Group has donated USD 1 million to the Government of Laos to assist in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The donation, made...

Deputy Mayor Clarifies Covid-19 Restriction Measures in Vientiane Capital

Deputy Mayor of Vientiane Captial, Phouvong Vongkhamsao, has clarified Covid-19 restriction measures in place in the nation's capital from 1 to 15 October. He spoke...