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Health & Environment

What the Law Says: Food Safety Violations in Laos

In light of recent incidents involving tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, the Lao government has confirmed three deaths suspected to be caused by methanol poisoning. This has led authorities to order the temporary closure of Nana Backpacker Hostel, where the victims had stayed. Alongside the closure, the government has...

Two Danish Tourists, One American Dead in Vang Vieng from Methanol Poisoning, Official Report Says

The Lao government confirmed the deaths from methanol poisoning of two Danish tourists and...

ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in...

Laos, United Nation Team Up on Youth Empowerment, Gender-Based Violence Initiatives

On 12 November, Lao Women Union, Lao Youth Union, the United Nations agencies and...

Laos to Enforce Ban on Unregistered, Unlabeled Food Products in 2025

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced new regulations, requiring all food...

Pregnant Women in Need of Better Healthcare

Pregnant women are in need of more information concerning healthcare which should be provided by specialists including midwives, to reduce Laos' high rate of...