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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Laos to Prosecute Thai Covid Patient After Discharge from Hospital

Authorities in Laos will pursue legal action against a Thai national for illegally crossing the Mekong River into Laos after he is discharged from...

Bokeo Sees Spike as Laos Confirms 112 New Cases of Covid-19

Bokeo has reported 60 cases following an outbreak in the province as Laos confirms 112 new cases of Covid-19. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Laos Confirms 64 New Cases of Covid-19, Total Now 821

Laos has confirmed 64 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 821. According to the daily announcement...

Thailand Returns Illegal Entrant Believed to be Covid-19 Super Spreader

Thai authorities have returned a woman believed to be one of three central figures in the super spreader event that led to the country's...

85 New Cases of Covid-19 Recorded in Laos

Laos has confirmed another 85 cases of Covid-19 today, with Vientiane Capital experiencing the highest number of cases. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and...

EDL To Discount Electricity Rates During Lockdown Period

Electricite du Laos is to provide a three percent discount on electricity rates to residential consumers during the lockdown period. Authorities have accepted a proposal...
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