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...

Paksan Authorities Deport Thai National After Illegal Entry into Laos

Paksan authorities have deported a Thai national for illegally entering the country and cohabitating with a Lao citizen. Police officers in Thaphabat District, Bolikhamxay Province,...

Laos Confirms 23 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 23 new cases of Covid-19 across five provinces around the country today. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the lead the daily briefing by the National...

Delta Strain Confirmed Among Imported Cases in Laos

Laos has confirmed the presence of the Delta strain of Covid-19 among imported cases entering Laos from Thailand. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the briefing by...

Phonhong District Enters Lockdown to Curb Spread of Covid-19

Phonhong District in Vientiane Province is being placed under lockdown following an outbreak of Covid-19 in the district. Deputy District Governor Bounmy Inthavong issued a...

New Cluster in Vientiane Province as Laos Records 25 Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 25 new cases of Covid-19 after community spread was recorded in Vientiane Province. Dr. Lattanxay Phetsouvanh led the briefing by the National...

United States Provides USD 500,000 to COPE to Improve Well-being of Persons with Disabilities

The United States has provided a grant to support the Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise (COPE) and the Center of Medical Rehabilitation (CMR) in...