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Health & Environment

Maldives Begins ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking

AFP - The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after January 2007, becoming the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said. The move, initiated by President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year, which came into effect on 1 November, will "protect public...

Laos Explores Eco-Friendly Business Through Waste Management

Urban waste in Laos is increasingly being seen as a source of business and...

Contamination Detected in Popular Thai Herbal Inhaler, Nationwide Recall Issued

On 28 October, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Hong Thai’s popular...

Laos Expands Agricultural Exports to China Amid Stronger Bilateral Cooperation

Laos and China have agreed to enhance product quality, technology transfer, and market access...

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of...

Prime Minister Recommends Nationwide Self-Isolation

Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has advised all citizens of Laos to practice self-isolation and social distancing to better protect themselves and each other. The...

Laos Confirms First Covid-19 Cases

Updated: March 24, 2020 (22:01) Laos has confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus (Covid-19). Lao Vice Minister of Health, Dr. Phouthone Muongpak, also Deputy...

Laos Only ASEAN Nation Yet To Confirm Covid-19

Laos is now the only remaining ASEAN nation yet to report a confirmed case of Covid-19 infection following Myanmar's announcement of two cases. As the...

Thousands of Lao Laborers Working in Thailand Return Home

Thousands of Lao laborers working in Thailand have swamped border checkpoints, hoping to return home before borders officially close. The government of Laos has also...

China Provides Covid-19 Testing Kits to Laos

China has provided Laos with Covid-19 testing kits as the country faces mounting pressure to prevent and control the virus. The move is part of...

Khon Kaen Confirms First Case of Covid-19

Thai authorities have reported the first case of Covid-19 in Khon Kaen Province during a press conference held yesterday. Governor Somsak Jangtrakul spoke at the...