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...

Laos Confirms 105 Cases of Covid-19 as Infections Surge in Bokeo

Laos has confirmed 105 new cases of Covid-19 today, with many of the latest cases recorded in Bokeo Province. According to the daily announcement by...

Laos Considers Policy to Assist Poor Families During Covid-19 Crisis

The government of Laos is now considering a policy to assist poor families or vulnerable individuals who have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. According...

Laos Confirms 46 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 46 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,072. After 1,072 tests conducted in the...

China Delivers Assistance to Laos as Covid-19 Hits Hard

The Chinese government has provided Laos with 25 medical personnel and equipment to help the country in its fight against Covid-19. According to a report...

Laos Extends Lockdown Until 20 May Amid Second Wave of Covid-19

Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the National Taskforce, Kikeo Khaikhamphitoun, has moved to extend the lockdown period for Laos until 20 May. Deputy Prime...

Vietnam Assists Laos in Fight Against Covid-19

The Vietnamese government has provided Laos with USD 500,000 as well as 35 medical personnel and supplies to help the country in its fight...