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Health & Environment

Contamination Detected in Popular Thai Herbal Inhaler, Nationwide Recall Issued

On 28 October, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Hong Thai’s popular Formula 2 herbal inhaler failed safety tests due to contamination, leading to a nationwide recall and possible legal action. According to the FDA’s recent announcement reported by Thai media, the contamination was identified during a routine...

Laos Expands Agricultural Exports to China Amid Stronger Bilateral Cooperation

Laos and China have agreed to enhance product quality, technology transfer, and market access...

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of...

World Sight Day 2025: Investing in Eye Health Could Bring USD 31.2 Million Benefit to Laos Over the Next Five Years

A recent study revealed that an investment of USD 2.12 million in eye health...

Laos Reports Over 9,400 Dengue Fever Cases in the First Nine Months of 2025

Dengue fever continues to challenge communities across Laos, with 9,408 infections and one death...

Savannakhet Province Has Seen Over 3,000 Cases of Covid-19 Since Pandemic Began

Laos has confirmed 170 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 8,561. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the briefing by the...

Authorities Clarify Protest by Myanmar Laborers in SEZ

Authorities of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) have issued a statement regarding a protest by laborers from Myanmar. A video released on Friday...

China Provides a Further Million Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine to Laos

China has provided Laos with a further one million doses of its Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine to assist in the country's vaccination program. This latest shipment...

Laos Confirms 260 New Cases of Covid-19, Doctors Clarify Eighth Death

Laos has confirmed 260 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 8,392. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the briefing by the...

Laos Reaches More than 8,000 Cases of Covid-19 with One New Death

Laos has confirmed 354 cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 8,132, with one new death. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the...

Laos Increases State Quarantine Requirement to 28 Days

Laos has increased the quarantine period for those entering state quarantine centers from 14 days to 28 days following cases of community spread by...