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Health & Environment

Thailand-Cambodia Crime Pact Shouldn’t Undermine Human Rights, Says Right Group

Thailand and Cambodia’s new agreement to combat transnational crime must not come at the expense of human rights, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on 22 April, ahead of a high-profile diplomatic meeting between the two countries in Phnom Penh. During the summit, held on 23 April, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun...

Lao-Thai Health Project Trains More Than 1,170 Professionals Under Princess Sirindhorn’s Initiative

Over 1,170 Lao health professionals have been trained through a long-running initiative led by...

Lao Deputy Calls for Climate, Trade Cooperation

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to strengthening regional...

Bokeo Seafood Inspection Reveals Formalin Use, Crackdown Follows

Authorities discovered the presence of formalin, a hazardous chemical derived from formaldehyde, in frozen...

Volcano in the Philippines Sends Ash Miles Into the Air

AFP - A volcano in the central Philippines erupted early morning on 8 April,...

PNG Man Becomes Eleventh Case of Covid-19 in Laos

A man from Papua New Guinea has tested positive for Covid-19 in Laos, making him the eleventh case confirmed in the country. The 55-year-old man,...

Ministry of Health Allows Certain Private Medical Facilities to Operate

The Ministry of Health has recently amended its policy regarding which types of non-state healthcare facilities will be allowed to open. Minister of Health Dr....

Government Orders Temporary Closure of All Private Hospitals in Laos

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has ordered the closure of all private hospitals and clinics in the country. URGENT UPDATE: The Ministry of Health has...

10th Case of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos

A tenth case of Covid-19 infection has been confirmed in Vientiane Capital. The latest patient to test positive for Covid-19 is a 21-year-old woman from...

New Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Laos: Total Now 9

Another case of Covid-19 infection has been confirmed in Vientiane Capital, bringing the total number of cases in Laos to nine. A 22-year-old woman, one...

Laos Announces Two New Covid-19 Cases: Total Now 8

Laos has announced two more confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus known as Covid-19 in Luang Prabang and Vientiane Capital. At a press conference held...