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...

Champasack Records 104 New Community Cases of Covid-19

Champasack Province has recorded a record 104 new cases of community spread of Covid-19 as more people test positive following a funeral held in...

American NGO Provides Grants for Covid-Hit Families

The American NGO Charity JungleVine® Foundation has provided USD 10,000 to Lao JungleVine Production Promotion Co., Ltd., to be given as relief grants to...

Some Provinces to Reach Level Three Status as Covid-19 Outbreaks Worsen in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control said in an announcement that some provinces facing community spread are close to reaching Level Three...

Vientiane Capital Records 24 Cases of Community Spread of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 127 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 17,682. The country conducted 3,985 tests over the last 24...

MRC, Israel team up to tackle Mekong River’s plight

The Mekong River Commission and Israel, represented by its Agency for International Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have signed a pact...

Laos Confirms 198 New Cases of Covid-19 with 104 Local Cases

Laos has confirmed 198 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 17,555. The country conducted 3,425 tests over the last 24...