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...

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...

PM Tells Hospital Staff To Improve Interpersonal Skills

The Prime Minister of Laos has reiterated the need for hospital staff and medical workers to exercise professional ethics and improve interpersonal skills when...

Meet the Tallest Man in Laos

The tallest man in Laos, standing at 2.23 meters high, is Mr. Phoudoi of Namsay Theung Village, Pathoumphone District, in Champasack Province. 31-year-old Phoudoi Xayachack,...

Laos Begins Vaccinations for Over 600 Medical Workers

Laos has begun vaccinations for over 600 medical workers, led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health today. According to a report by...