Health & Environment

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...

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...

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...

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...

NUOL Launches Plastic Waste Management Training Centre

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences, National University of Laos (NUOL), has launched a Plastic Waste Management Training Center, as it prepares to introduce a...

Garbage Burning Remains a Hot Issue for Vientiane Capital

Residents in Vientiane Capital have complained that garbage burning remains a problem, despite hopes a hotline for complaints would put a stop to the...

Laos Receives New Batch of Covid-19 Vaccines from China

Laos has received a new shipment of 300,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines from China and has already begun vaccinating over 600 medical workers. According to...

Bokeo Authorities Issue Notice on “New Normal Life”

  Authorities have issued a notice asking residents to embrace "New Normal life" across Bokeo Province in order to ensure prevention and control of Covid-19...

Laos Suspends Humanitarian and Charter Flights

The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a notice temporarily suspending all humanitarian and charter flights. The notice reads: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...

Laos Confirms One New Covid-19 Case

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed one new case of Covid-19. Deputy Head of the Department of...