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...

Vientiane Capital Sees Rise in Untraceable Covid-19 Infections

Laos has confirmed 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,782. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the daily announcement by...

Deputy Mayor Clarifies Covid-19 Lockdown Measures for Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed 12 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,763. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement by...

Vietnamese Community Confident in Laos Covid Response

The Vietnamese Community in Laos and China have expressed their confidence in authorities' policies for containment of Covid-19. VnExpress reports that Vietnamese people in both...

Vientiane Residents Lodge Complaint About Harmful Wastewater

Residents of Nonghai Village in Vientiane Capital have complained that wastewater from nearby factories may be harming their health. According to a report by KPL...

Laos Confirms 14 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 14 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,751. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the daily announcement by...

Laos Extends Lockdown As Covid-19 Outbreak Continues

Laos has extended its lockdown across the country for a further 15 days as Covid-19 continues to spread in the country. Government Spokesperson and Minister...