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Health & Environment

Laos Explores Eco-Friendly Business Through Waste Management

Urban waste in Laos is increasingly being seen as a source of business and innovation. That was the focus of a seminar held on 30 October by the Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, under the theme “Waste Management for Eco-Friendly Business Opportunities in the Lao PDR.” Co-chaired by...

Contamination Detected in Popular Thai Herbal Inhaler, Nationwide Recall Issued

On 28 October, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Hong Thai’s popular...

Laos Expands Agricultural Exports to China Amid Stronger Bilateral Cooperation

Laos and China have agreed to enhance product quality, technology transfer, and market access...

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of...

World Sight Day 2025: Investing in Eye Health Could Bring USD 31.2 Million Benefit to Laos Over the Next Five Years

A recent study revealed that an investment of USD 2.12 million in eye health...

Laos Extends Covid-19 Measures, Prepares for Vaccinations

Prime Minister of Laos, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, has instructed authorities to prepare for the provision of vaccinations as the country extends Covid-19 measures. The PM...

Laos Bans Thai Seafood Imports after Covid-19 Outbreaks

Laos has temporarily banned the import of seafood from Thailand as the Kingdom experiences a wave of new Covid-19 outbreaks. A notice issued by the...

Luang Prabang Suspends International New Year, Hmong and Khmu Celebrations

Authorities in Luang Prabang Province have ordered the suspension of International New Year celebrations, as well as Hmong and Khmu traditional festivals amid fears...

Laos to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine Next Year

The Department of Communicable Disease Control, under the Ministry of Health, has said in a statement that Laos will receive a vaccine against Covid-19...

Cambodia Prohibits Burning of Fields to Reduce Air Pollution

Cambodia has issued an order prohibiting residents in rural areas from burning garbage, rice fields, paddy straw, and scrubland in a bid to reduce...

Laos to Consider Trial of Russian Covid-19 Vaccine

Authorities in Laos are considering the provision of the Russian Covid-19 vaccine, dubbed "Sputnik V," after its certification is complete. Lao Minister of Science and...