Health & Environment

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...

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...

Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys...

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...

Laos Reaches More than 15,000 Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 199 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,015. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the...

Mayor of Vientiane Orders Curfew, Increased Covid Restrictions

The Mayor of Vientiane Capital has issued an urgent order increasing Covid-19 restrictions and imposing a curfew in the nation's capital from today. According to...

Taskforce Urges Public Not To Let Guard Down Against Covid-19

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has urged the public to comply with Covid-19 restrictions to avoid a third wave in Laos. Director-General...

Laos Confirms 155 New Cases of Covid-19, Two Deaths

Laos has confirmed 155 new cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 14,846. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the...

Myanmar Workers Return From Laos Infected with Covid-19

Some 2,132 migrant workers returning from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Laos have been repatriated, with a small number testing positive...

New Covid-19 Death Reported in Savannakhet as Community Spread Rises

A new death has been reported by rescue workers in Savannakhet Province as community spread of Covid-19 increases around the country. Some 195 new cases...