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...

Laos Records 13 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded another 13 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,047. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the daily briefing by...

Laos Expected to Extend Covid-19 Lockdown Measures Next Week

Dr. Phonepaseuth Xayamoungkhoun spoke at the daily briefing by the National Taskforce today, stating that Covid-19 lockdown measures are expected to be extended. She said...

Vaccinated Man Confirmed as New Case of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed just one new case of Covid-19 today, involving a 24-year-old man in Vientiane Capital who had received a first dose of...

Laos Confirms Eight New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded eight new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,033. Dr. Phonepaseuth Xayamoungkhoun lead the daily...

Emergency Assistance Provided for Xayaboury Flood Victims

Provincial authorities in Xayaboury Province are accelerating the delivery of emergency relief to help the thousands of residents affected by floods. Over 3,000 people in...

Community Spread Continues in Vientiane as Laos Confirms 15 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded another 15 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,025 Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the daily briefing by...