The huge volume of expired and contaminated products, notably tainted food being imported into Laos, is escalating concerns among local people over their long-term health risks.
Indonesia Eyes Further Cooperation with Laos
Hydropower, tourism, potassium, and medical treatment are among the sectors Indonesia has its eye on for prospective cooperation with Laos, based on the Lao PDR’s abundance of natural resources and the skilled labour on offer in Indonesia.
Thousands of Cubic Metres Veneer Legitimate for Export
More than 12,456 cubic metres of veneer exports have been permitted despite the government prohibiting the export of all types of unfinished wooden products.
Seno Grilled Chicken Area Plans to Become Rest Stop for Region
The Seno area of Savannakhet province, known for its famous grilled chicken or pingkai Seno (Seno grilled chicken), has plans to be moved as the area will become a rest stop for drivers traveling along Road No. 13 South.
Public Warned to Be on Alert after Mekong River Rise
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned people who live along the banks of the Mekong River from the north to the south to be on alert due to rising river levels.
The Easy Life in Laos: Sip, Read and Relax at L’Etranger Books and Tea
L’Etranger Books and Tea is a great little treehouse-style refuge from the heat of the day. The city’s first licensed bookshop, it was founded in 2001 by Québecois filmmaker Isabel Dréan and her partner Simon Côté, and has a lovely, laid-back vibe.
Pokémon Go Players in Southeast Asia Have Been Warned to Avoid Land Mines
The advice applies to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The U.S. State Department has warned players of Pokémon Go in Southeast Asia to be careful, in case they step on landmines and blow themselves up.
Laos Anesthesia Training Project Promotes International Partnership
The motto of the health workers who provide care to patients at Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC) is: “Treat every patient as if your own child.” The dedication of the hospital staff, as well as that of the numerous volunteers who serve at LFHC, has enabled the recently opened institution to provide free medical care to more than 15,000 children during its first year of operation.