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...

Lao Skyway to Resume Flights As Covid-19 Cases Dwindle

Local domestic airline Lao Skyway has announced it will resume certain flights this Friday. The airline made the announcement on its Facebook page, saying flights...

Counterfeit Vaccination Certificates and Travel Documents Circulate in Laos

Authorities have clarified a rumor regarding the circulation of counterfeit Covid-19 vaccine certificates and travel documents. According to a report by Lao National Radio, reports...

Laos Confirms 13 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded another 13 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,067. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun lead the...

Police Detain Foreigner for Violating Lockdown Orders

Police were called to a residence in Vientiane Capital to deal with partygoers who violated lockdown orders issued by the Prime Minister's Office. According to...

Covid-19 Lockdown Measures Eased in Luang Prabang

Following a further 15-day nationwide extension of Covid-19 prevention measures across Laos, the Luang Prabang Provincial Covid Taskforce has issued its own extended measures. According...

Vientiane Capital Confirms Zero Cases of Covid-19

Vientiane Capital has confirmed zero new cases of Covid-19 for the second time since the second wave began. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the daily briefing...