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 Confirms 16th Death from Covid-19

A man in Savannakhet Province was confirmed as the country’s sixteenth death as a result of Covid-19 yesterday. The 31-year-old from Nongdeun Village, Songkhonkhweng District,...

Laos Confirms 172 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 172 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,933. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the Covid...

Laos Records 15th Death From Covid-19

A man in Salavanh Province has become the country’s fifteenth death as a result of Covid-19. The 45-year-old from Namek Village, Khongsedon District, Salavanh Province,...

Laos Sees Higher Numbers of Local Cases Than Imported Cases

Laos has confirmed 146 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,605. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the...

Laos Confirms 170 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 170 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,459. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the...

Prime Minister’s Office Steps Up National Covid Restrictions for 15 Days

The government has extended Covid-19 restrictions and prevention measures for a further 15 days, with some stricter measures now in place as community spread...