Health & Environment

Vietnam-Backed Bauxite Project in Laos Moves Toward 2028 Production

A major bauxite project in southern Laos is moving closer to production, with Lao and Vietnamese officials now turning their attention to the environmental risks and community impacts of the operation. A workshop in Vientiane on 10 September brought together officials and project developers to discuss management, technical standards and...

Laos Steps Up Crackdown on Beauty Clinics, Orders Dr. Nith to Halt Procedures

The Ministry of Health has ordered Dr. Nith Beauty Center, a local beauty clinic...

Laos, Singapore Look to Forests, Farms for Carbon Finance

Laos is moving to turn emissions reductions from forests, agriculture and other projects into...

Laos Warns of More Rain, Flash Floods, Landslides in Early September

Laos will see more rain this week, with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology...

Laos Bans Unregistered Cosmetics Resembling Popular Brands

The Food and Drug Department (FDD) has banned the import, sale, distribution, advertising, and...

Vientiane Residents Express Dissatisfaction with Lockdown Measures

Residents in Vientiane Capital have expressed dissatisfaction with certain regulations under the snap lockdown that came into force on Sunday. Under the new lockdown, which...

Laos Plans Covid-19 Vaccinations for Children Aged 12 to 17

Lao Minister of Health, Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, says health officials plan to vaccinate children aged 12 to 17 years in the near future with...

Vientiane Authorities Reverse Decision on Supermarket Closures

The Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce has reversed its controversial decision to close supermarkets and other retailers. According to a notice issued today,...

Police Increase Checkpoints Across Vientiane Capital as Residents Violate Stay-At-Home Order

Police have increased checkpoints in Vientiane Capital to reduce traffic in the city after a failure among many residents to remain at home. Major roads...

Laos Confirms 331 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 331 new cases of Covid-19 today as the nation's capital enters its third day of lockdown. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Xieng Khouang Province Goes Into Lockdown

Xieng Khouang Province has gone into lockdown following the spread of Covid-19 believed to have originated in Vientiane Capital. The lockdown order was signed off...