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...

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh Addresses Nation on Covid-19

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh gave a public address yesterday evening regarding the prevention and control of Covid-19 in Laos. He said that the situation around...

Laos Confirms Record Number of Covid-19 Cases as Migrant Workers Return

Laos has confirmed 170 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 3,710. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh spoke during the daily announcement...

Man Jailed for Illegally Entering Vietnam and Spreading Covid-19

A man has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for illegal entry into Vietnam from Laos and spreading Covid-19. A Vietnamese national, identified as Dao...

Lockdown Extended as Laos Records 114 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has extended lockdown measures until 3 August after confirming a further 114 cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Sanong Thongsana, Deputy Minister of Health, led...

Champasack Orders Covid Retest at Quarantine Centers

Authorities in Champasack have announced they will retest occupants of quarantine centers, while employees working at the centers will be barred from leaving. According to...

Laos Confirms 131 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 131 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 3,426. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the daily announcement...