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...

Seven Provinces in Laos Now Under Lockdown

Seven provinces across Laos have now gone into lockdown following the country's second wave of Covid-19 cases. Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Xieng Khouang, Xayaboury, Bolikhamxay,...

Vientiane Authorities Issue Extended Guidelines for Covid-19 Prevention and Control

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have issued detailed guidelines for Covid-19 measures during the lockdown. The new guidelines for the implementation of intensified measures were issued...

Police Arrest Illegal Entrants Returning From Thailand

Authorities have arrested two Lao migrant workers attempting to illegally return to Laos from Thailand today. According to a report by the Sikhottabong District Police...

Laos Reports Six New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed six new cases of Covid-19 today as the first day of lockdown in Vientiane Capital draws to a close. An announcement was...

Vientiane Closes Schools Following Covid-19 Outbreak

The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued a notice ordering the closure of schools following an outbreak of Covid-19 in Vientiane Capital. The notice...

Vientiane Enters Lockdown Following Covid-19 Outbreak

The Prime Minister of Laos has ordered a 14-day lockdown for Vientiane Capital in the wake of a surge of coronavirus cases, while other...