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Health & Environment

Bokeo Seafood Inspection Reveals Formalin Use, Crackdown Follows

Authorities discovered the presence of formalin, a hazardous chemical derived from formaldehyde, in frozen seafood during an inspection on 8 April at several markets in Bokeo Province. Formalin continues to be a serious concern in the Lao food industry, particularly in local markets where food safety inspections remain crucial to...

Volcano in the Philippines Sends Ash Miles Into the Air

AFP - A volcano in the central Philippines erupted early morning on 8 April,...

Bus-Rapid-Transit Road Rushing to be Completed Before Lao New Year

Vientiane is committed to completing the construction of the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)...

Unseasonably Cool Start to Laos’ Hot Season Surprises Locals

It’s an unexpectedly cold beginning of the hot season in Laos, with temperatures ranging...

Rain Complicates Recovery in Quake-hit Myanmar as Death Toll Rises

AFP - Rain is compounding misery and presenting new hurdles for relief efforts on...

Chinese Medical Personnel Assist Lao Ministry of Health

Medical personnel from China have begun working closely with their Lao counterparts to assist in the battle against Covid-19. According to a report by CRI,...

28 New Cases of Covid-19 in Laos as Central Bank Announces Policies

Laos has confirmed 28 new cases of Covid-19 (out of 1,588 tested yesterday), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,233. Dr....

Laos Confirms 28 Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 28 new cases of Covid-19 today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control stated in its daily announcement today that Laos...

Covid-19 Patients Accused of Cooking Goat in Savannakhet Hospital

Covid-19 patients have been accused of cooking goat for themselves at a field hospital in Savannakhet Province following the release of a video online. The...

Laos Confirms 105 Cases of Covid-19 as Infections Surge in Bokeo

Laos has confirmed 105 new cases of Covid-19 today, with many of the latest cases recorded in Bokeo Province. According to the daily announcement by...

Laos Considers Policy to Assist Poor Families During Covid-19 Crisis

The government of Laos is now considering a policy to assist poor families or vulnerable individuals who have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. According...