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...

Laos, United Nations Strengthen Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Coordinator's Office in Laos organized a high-level meeting of the Joint Steering Committee to revise the...

Lao Govt Assists Over 47,000 Families to Move on From Opium Cultivation

The Lao government is collaborating with private companies to encourage residents in seven northern provinces to cultivate commercial crops instead of illegally growing opium...

Dengue Fever Surges in Laos by Over 1,000 Cases Compared to Same Period in 2022

Laos has recorded an increase of more than 1,000 dengue fever cases compared to the same period from January to early July last year. A...

Lao Children and Youth Advocate for Their Right to Healthy Planet

One month after the launch of the It Starts With Me campaign during International Children’s Day on 1 June, the World Wide Fund for...

LOCA Introduces “Climate Dashboard” Feature, Enabling Users to Track Their Environmental Impact in Real Time

LOCA, the leading ride-hailing app renowned for its commitment to sustainable transportation solutions, proudly announces the launch of its latest feature: the revolutionary "Climate...

NA Member Reveals Costly Toll of Illegal Mining on Lao Economy, Calls for Govt Action

During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Deng Pathoumthong, a constituent from Xaysomboun Province, pointed out that illegal...