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Laos Gives Unlicensed Beauty Clinics Until November to Obtain Permits Amid Weak Oversight Concerns

The Ministry of Health has ordered unlicensed medical and beauty facilities across Laos to obtain official permits by 30 November, but the directive has raised questions over its delayed public release and how authorities will enforce the deadline. The Ministry issued the directive on 29 May but did not publicize...

Flooding Hits Over 60,000 in Khammouane as Rivers Rise Above Danger Levels

Flooding has affected more than 60,000 people across all 10 districts of Khammouane province...
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Thailand’s HIV Cases Pass 550,000, Laos Reports Rising Infections Among Young People

Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections...
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Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys...
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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...
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Taskforce Issues New Covid-19 Prevention Guidelines for Funerals

Authorities in Laos have issued guidelines for the attendance of funerals across the country, stating that  Covid-19 prevention measures must be strictly followed. The new...

Laos Records 131 New Community Cases of Covid-19

The Covid Taskforce reported that 5,270 tests were conducted over the last 24 hours, with 154 new cases of Covid-19 recorded. The country saw 131...

Laos Extends Covid Restriction Measures for Further 15 Days

The Government of Laos has extended Covid-19 restrictions and prevention measures for another 15 days as community spread continues, particularly in southern provinces. The Prime...

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...
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