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...

China Provides 400,000 Doses of Sinopharm to Laos

Laos has received another batch of Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccines containing 400,000 doses from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. According to Lao National Radio, the sixth...

Authorities to Clear Wastewater Drainage Issues in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have begun discussions on how to resolve blockages along the city's wastewater drains across the capital. According to a report by...

Laos Records Over 400 New Cases of Covid-19 and New Deaths

Laos has recorded over 400 cases of Covid-19 today as cases spread through prisons in Savannakhet Province. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement...

Covid Restrictions Extended as Laos Records 284 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has extended Covid restriction measures until 2 September after confirming a further 284 cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the announcement by...

Laos to Reopen Schools Across the Country Next Month

Authorities have scheduled the reopening of schools across the country to commence on 1 September, according to a notice by the Ministry of Education. According...

Tenth Covid-19 Death Reported in Laos

A man in Savannakhet Province has become the country’s tenth death as a result of Covid-19. According to a social media post by Savannakhet Rescue...