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...

Two New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced that Laos has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19. A 65-year-old male Russian national and...

Laos Locks Down Ton Pheung District Following Imported Covid Cases

Authorities have locked down Ton Pheung District in Bokeo Province after two Chinese nationals infected with Covid-19 entered the district illegally. According to a notice...

Officials Address Rumors on Quarantine Hotel Guest Behavior

Authorities have confirmed that rumors surrounding Covid-19 patients engaging in sexual intercourse and leaving quarantine hotels are fake news. According to a report by Vientiane...

Laos Extends Covid-19 Measures, Suspends Charter Flights Again

Laos has extended its Covid-19 prevention measures until 31 December, including the suspension of charter flights once again. According to a notice issued by the...

14 New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced that Laos has confirmed 14 new cases of Covid-19. According to a statement by Lao...

25th Case of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced that Laos has confirmed its 25th case of Covid-19 today. According to a statement by...