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...

Lao Cattle Relatively Free of Lumpy Skin Disease This Year

Agricultural experts say Lumpy Skin Disease, a viral infection that affects cows and buffaloes, is not a concern this year as Laos has observed...

Provincial Authorities Provide Aid to Flood Victims in Savannakhet

More than 130 villages have been affected by heavy rains and over 10,000 households were displaced due to flooding in the province since last...

Severe Flooding Engulfs Savannakhet, Rescue Operations Underway  

Savannakhet is currently facing a catastrophic flooding situation as heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc across the province leaving communities stranded and in desperate need...

MRC Launches Channel to Improve Public Awareness on Flood and Drought Risks

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has launched a Channel on Mekong Flood and Drought Forecast, aimed at improving public awareness and understanding of Mekong...

On Global Tiger Day, Laos Reaffirms Commitment to Tiger Recovery, Charts Way Forward

At a time when tigers across Southeast Asia are facing imminent threats towards extinction, Laos is taking bold, ambitious steps toward their recovery. With the...

Hidden Cost of Beauty: Millions of Children Working to Produce Ingredients for Cosmetics

International aid agency World Vision has warned that most glossy beauty products are likely to contain ingredients gathered by children in mines and on...