Australia Assists Laos With Purchase Of Covid-19 Vaccine
Australia will extend further assistance to Laos with regard to the purchase of Covid-19 vaccine and its transport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
Read MoreAustralia will extend further assistance to Laos with regard to the purchase of Covid-19 vaccine and its transport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
Read MoreThe coronavirus task force on Friday gave the green light to Phuket to receive vaccinated visitors directly from July, without subjecting them to quarantine, after the island inoculates 70% of its residents.
Read MoreAll public events are banned over the Lao New Year holiday from April 14-16 as part of the government’s continuing measures to keep Covid-19 in check.
Read MoreSource: Star The arrival of the first shipment of the Covid-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility marked an important step
Read MoreLao authorities are advising foreign airlines to provide passengers flying to Laos with “out-smart” bracelets that monitor their temperature, as part of continuing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreForeign tourists who have received the certificate of entry to Thailand are now required to download the ThailandPlus app, prior to their arrival
Read MoreThe government has issued a notice stating more stringent measures against Covid-19 have been put in place for Feb 1- Mar 31, 2021.
Read MoreLao Airlines’ earnings plummeted by 70 percent last year compared to 2019 as result of a sharp drop in passenger numbers due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWhile economic growth in the Lao PDR contracted in 2020 for the first time in over two decades, the economy is set to recover in 2021 and in the medium term, provided the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is contained and business can resume with trading partners
Read MoreAuthorities have ordered a lockdown in the Golden Triangle special economic zone, which includes Tonpheung district in Bokeo province, with no one allowed to enter or leave the district in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Read MoreLocal authorities have been urged to monitor border crossings to prevent people from entering Laos illegally from Thailand, to stem the spread of Covid-19 after a widespread outbreak in Thailand.
Read MoreThe latest UK travel advisory update says there are currently only occasional charter flights which allow a return to the UK, via third countries from Laos
Read MoreTourists from Vientiane and other nearby provinces are rushing to Vangvieng district for a short break despite the suspension of the Vangvieng Music Festival to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThailand could see tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases per day by mid January, if people fail to follow the preventive guidelines issues to combat the spread of the virus.
Read MoreThe government is continuing the suspension of charter flights as of Wednesday, aiming to prevent people bringing the coronavirus into Laos.
Read MoreFree Covid-19 vaccinations will be available for Lao people next year to provide protection against the potent virus while the threat of infection persists.
Read MoreAuthorities have ordered the postponement of many popular festivals and their related activities scheduled to take place in the provinces in a recent move to prevent a potential Covid-19 outbreak in Laos.
Read MoreThailand will remain closed to the vast majority of foreign tourists until at least the second quarter of 2021.
Read MoreBokeo province has imposed a lockdown on Tonpheung district after a report informed authorities that two Chinese nationals infected with Covid-19 had travelling from Myanmar to China via the district and Luang Namtha province.
Read MoreThe government will no longer issue entry visas for people travelling to Laos from countries with a community outbreak of Covid-19, the national taskforce has announced.
Read MoreA total of 14 people have tested positive for Covid-19 – the highest number to be identified in Laos in a single day – authorities confirmed on Monday.
Read MoreThe Thai embassies in London and Washington appear to have scrapped the recent requirement for foreigners applying for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) to show proof of funds totalling 500,000 THB or equivalent.
Read MoreForeigners who wish to apply for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) to Thailand are now required to provide 6 months worth of bank statements showing a bank balance of at least 500,000 THB.
Read MoreThe impact of the coronavirus on the economy has driven revenue collection back by three years, the deputy prime minister has told the National Assembly
Read MoreThe Prime Minister’s Office issued the update on Saturday, relaxing some of the restrictions in a bid to gradually normalise the situation and mitigate economic impacts.
Read MoreApplications for international flights to operate from Laos have been submitted and are awaiting approval from the Lao PDR government
Read MoreThe government is temporarily reopening some “local” and “customary” border crossings in a bid to revive the economy and minimise the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreIncomers are expected to spend a shorter time in quarantine; Authorities are also considering the use of electronic tracking devices
Read MoreA blame game has erupted between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk over who withdrew permission for a repatriation charter flight from Laos to land in Cairns.
Read MoreThe lower growth rate is attributed to several factors linked to the global economic slump, triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreUpon arrival in Laos, incomers will be tested for Covid-19 and will be quarantined at a designated location for 48 hours while they await the test results.
Read MoreChina has agreed to support Laos through three projects as part of efforts to strengthen cooperative relations between the two countries.
Read MoreAlthough Laos was able to dodge severe health impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the effect on the country’s economy, particularly on the tourism sector, is being projected to be devastating.
Read MoreLao Airlines State Enterprise has issued travel advice for passengers wishing to use the airline to enter or exit Laos.
Read MoreThe government has decided in principle to allow visits to Laos by tour groups from countries where there is no community outbreak of Covid-19
Read MoreThe Lao and Malaysian ministers of foreign affairs held talks last week to discuss ways to enable their respective citizens to return home after being stranded due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Read MoreA 29-year-old Army athlete on Friday confirmed positive for Covid-19 upon his return from Russia.
Read MoreLao students who have completed their studies and government officials participating in short-term training courses overseas will be able to return home via weekly scheduled humanitarian flights.
Read MoreThe government will continue to suspend the issuing of tourist visas for anyone travelling from or transiting via countries where a Covid-19 outbreak is taking place
Read MoreMigrants from China, Myanmar, and Vietnam are increasingly entering Laos by boat and through lightly-guarded border crossings, avoiding more heavily inspected international checkpoints
Read MoreOur travel insurance plan is designed to meet the health insurance requirements for visitors wanting to enter / transit Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreA new model to reopen Phuket to foreign tourists is expected to be piloted in the middle of next month
Read MoreThe country is still facing a huge trade deficit
Read MoreThailand will not be fully reopened to foreign tourists along the lines of the so-called “Phuket Model” any time soon because the government has to consider too many details
Read MoreBorder guards in central Vietnam are investigating 13 people who paid a smuggling ring to help them enter Laos, and later Thailand, to find jobs.
Read MoreChaired by Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, the two-day meeting told officials in charge to improve policies to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Read MoreExpatriates to be eligible first, with students and business travel on agenda
Read MoreTwo more people have tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving in Laos by air, bring the total number of cases confirmed in Laos to 22, authorities announced on Friday.
Read MoreThe continuing spread of Covid-19 in neighbouring countries and beyond has forced Laos to intensify measures to protect the tiny nation against a second wave of the virus.
Read MoreThe inflation rate is increasing in Laos despite the government’s measures to regulate the prices of goods in the local markets.
Read MoreLaos has detained and deported hundreds of Chinese nationals in recent months for illegally entering the country to sidestep a mandatory 14-day coronavirus quarantine period and head straight to casinos to gamble or work
Read MoreThe organisers of the top three expos of Laos have announced that LaoBuild 2020, Lao Food & Hotel 2020 and LaoCafe 2020 have been rescheduled to June 17-19, 2021 in line with the government’s Covid-19-related restrictions.
Read MoreThe government has suspended shuttle flights after operating them with some countries for some time as the challenge of a possible COVID-19 outbreak arises in the days ahead
Read MoreThe Lao Ministry of Health reported one new COVID-19 case on Friday for the first time after 102 days.
Read MoreGold jewellery prices in Laos on Wednesday were almost 8.8 million kip per baht-weight (15 grams) and 2.2 million kip a sleung (3.75 grams)
Read MoreState-run Lao Airlines plans to soon resume its international service from Vientiane to Hanoi in Vietnam, with two flights a week on Mondays and Fridays.
Read MoreThe Covid-19 crisis resulted in an indefinite delay for the project to build the largest private hospital in Laos.
Read MoreThe National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has assigned the Ministry of Health to conduct tests and issue medical certificates for travellers who need to exit Laos
Read MoreAuditors Ernst & Young noted the “existence of material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the group’s and the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.”
Read MoreThe Tourism Council of Thailand estimates that in the next three months up to 30 per cent of tourism-related businesses in Thailand are at risk of shutting down permanently
Read MoreAll travellers exiting Laos will be required to produce a medical certificate for their destination country to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Read MoreMany manufacturers in Laos are facing challenges to stay afloat even as the government has given them the nod to resume business.
Read MoreThe Thai government has again confirmed the requirements for people wishing to enter the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreThe regulations state that passengers must show they have medical insurance which applies in Thailand and covers anything and everything to do with covering COVID19. The minimum medical coverage in Thailand is for an amount of not less than USD100,000.
Read MoreSports competitions, casinos, and some social gatherings will be allowed to resume under the government’s decision to relax the COVID-19 prevention measures
Read MoreThe Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another victim – regional budget airline NokScoot is closing down.
Read MoreVietnamese carriers’ plans to resume international flights next month will come to naught, given fresh Covid-19 outbreaks in Asia and other factors, experts say.
Read MoreThailand will allow some foreigners to enter the country from July 1, in an easing of the months-long travel lockdown.
Read MoreThe country’s porous borders have been an ongoing issue with some 5 million+ illegal immigrants floating around Thailand at any one time.
Read MoreElectricity du Laos (EDL) will reduce electricity prices for households using less than 461kwh per month for the three months of April, May, and June as part measures to offset the financial impact of COVID-19 in the country.
Read MoreThailand Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has said it will be September before international flights to and from the country resume.
Read MoreSeveral restaurants in Vientiane and tourist destinations across Laos continue to be closed after suspending operations several months ago due to the Covid-19 crisis, and some operators are now seeking new ways to earn a living.
Read MoreInternational health organisations on Thursday praised Laos’ early response and countrywide networks for containing the novel coronavirus after the Southeast Asian nation declared itself free of the virus earlier this month.
Read MoreThe Lao PDR has so far avoided a major health crisis but has not been immune from the global economic downturn as the COVID-19-induced economic recession has affected the country through multiple channels including tourism, trade, investment, commodity prices, exchange rates, and lower remittances.
Read MoreThe Lao government announced an initial victory in the battle against Covid-19 after all 19 patients infected by the virus were discharged from hospital
Read MoreWe address the human resources challenges facing employers in Laos and answer the challenging questions relating to the workplace within Laos’ labour law framework and COVID-19-specific regulations and guidance
Read MoreLaos has reported no new Covid-19 case for more than 50 days but it still has plenty to handle with dengue fever.
Read MoreThe real estate market in Laos is expected to decline by 15 percent to 20 percent this year because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and a continuing economic slowdown.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has instructed businesses in the production and service sectors to respect the Law on Labour, related laws, and regulations on the payment of workers affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read MoreThe current impact of the situation is still being molded, consumer behaviors and consumption patterns are changing and will continue to change drastically in the coming few months.
Read MoreIn its latest announcement issued on June 1, the ministry said an application must also be made to the Secretariat of the National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control
Read MoreForeigners and Thai nationals returning to Thailand from abroad can choose special services at their own expense during their 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
Read MoreThe government has lifted more of the restrictions put in place to curb the Covid-19 outbreak, enabling people to gradually return to a ‘new normal’ based on Laos’ good track record in keeping the virus at bay.
Read MoreUnder phase 3 of the lockdown relaxation, foreigners with work permits or permission from the Labour Ministry or other government agencies will be allowed to enter the country after registration
Read MoreA new International Labor Organization report suggests that more than one in six young people worldwide has stopped working since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the rest have seen their working hours cut by almost a quarter.
Read MoreA review of studies by public health experts convened by the World Health Organisation on April 29, found that smokers are more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to non-smokers.
Read MoreBetween 96,000 and 214,000 additional people are estimated to fall into poverty as a result of the pandemic, jeopardizing past gains.
Read MoreVientiane Water Supply Enterprise will reduce its rates from May to July for household customers by five percent with the change coming into effect next month.
Read More39 days no infections prompts gradual reopening of int’l borders
Read MoreThe government needs to speed up the provision of the loans it has approved as this is one of the best ways to help Lao businesses survive amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Read MoreThe government has announced all students nationwide can go back to schools on June 2, while final-year classes in primary, lower and upper secondary schools began on Monday.
Read MoreThe government has lifted travel restrictions to enable people to travel freely around the country as Laos eases more Covid-19 prevention measures to minimise the impact on livelihoods and the economy.
Read MoreAll people entering Laos will have to undergo a health check, be tested for Covid-19 and be placed in quarantine for 14 days
Read MoreMore than 6,000 Lao migrant workers held in camps in quarantine after returning from Thailand have now gone home
Read MoreThe ban on flights to Laos continues with no end date in sight as far as government announcements go
Read MoreThe value of Laos’ exports this year have dropped from US$410 million in January to US$209 million in April because of the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreMany large shopping centres have resumed operations after being temporarily closed in line with the government’s orders to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Read MoreThailand has made progress in developing a vaccine for Covid-19 after laboratory trials of a prototype proved successful
Read MoreEnterprises operating during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must strictly implement precautionary measures to avert further outbreaks of the virus, authorities have advised.
Read MoreThe government is strictly implementing preventive measures and monitoring people entering Laos at the borders to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Read MoreSome prevention and control measures that were previously enforced are still in place to prevent a second wave of infections.
Read MoreThe state-run Lao Airlines will suspend all domestic and international flights in order to prevent, limit and control the spread of Covid-19.
Read MoreStudents and teachers nationwide will have to be patient as authorities have proposed that primary and secondary schools and tertiary education institutions remain closed with an expected reopening from May 18.
Read MoreThe new guidelines issued by the Lao PM are temporary measures to prevent and control the virus and will begin from 4th to 17th May 2020.
Read MoreThough Thailand will allow some businesses to reopen from Friday (May 1), the country is still not ready to welcome foreign tourists, say government officials.
Read MoreThe government looks set to keep some strict measures in place as part of its bold policy to control the spread of COVID-19
Read MoreState and private kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and tertiary education institutions along with sporting activities, are expected to reopen on May 11 amid strict measures.
Read MoreSix restrictions under the current lockdown could be eased after May 3 if there are no more confirmed case of coronavirus by that date, authorities have suggested.
Read MorePrivate schools must pay 50 percent of the salaries of teachers, while parents must pay 50 percent of the fees for students for the month of April.
Read MoreThe Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is planning to extend its inbound flight ban for another 15 days
Read MoreThe waste disposal fee for residents, entrepreneurs and organisations in Vientiane has been reduced by 50 percent from April to June this year.
Read MoreThe prime minister told the cabinet to remain tough in enforcing his Order No. 6 which imposes tougher prevention and control measures, and measures imposed by the relevant authorities.
Read MoreFactories and businesses at the heart of the Lao economy will be able to resume their operations amid the extended lockdown ordered by the Prime Minister to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLaos is expecting tourism revenues to fall by at least US$350 million (3,111 billion kip) this year with the sector to cut 2 percent off the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Read MoreNo new cases of infection have been reported for 10 straight days
Read MoreThe COVID-19 movement restrictions have had one good side-effect: the air is cleaner and clearer everywhere. Everywhere? Not quite!
Read MoreLao Airlines will resume flights on all domestic routes next month after operations were suspended during April 1-19 to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Read MoreThailand’s cabinet approved a second automatic visa extension for foreigners for three more months until July 31
Read MoreLocal authorities must ensure that Prime Minister’s Order No. 6, aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 by putting a lockdown in place, is enforced
Read MoreNo new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Laos for seven consecutive days with the total number of confirmed infections unchanged at 19 as of Sunday
Read MoreThe Ministry of Education and Sports announced on Friday that all schools and tertiary centres of education will remain closed from April 22 to May 3 as part of government efforts to curb the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read MoreA second patient hospitalised with Covid-19 was discharged and allowed to go home
Read MorePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has extended the current lockdown for Laos until 3 May 2020.
Read MoreAuthorities in Vientiane have taken steps to ensure food security amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 outbreak, which has resulted in problems in transporting agricultural products from other provinces.
Read MoreA patient who contracted Covid-19 and has been undergoing treatment in hospital has tested negative for the first time, and no new infections have been reported
Read MoreBusinesses engaged in foreign trade have asked the government to allow imports and exports via local and traditional border checkpoints
Read MoreAnother person in Vientiane has tested positive for Covid-19 after sharing a room with a friend who had contracted the virus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 19.
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Read MoreTaskforce urges members of the public to avoid parties during the Lao New Year break
Read MoreEconomic growth in Laos has slowed as production and consumer spending drop amid fears of a spread of the coronavirus, with growth expected to shrink by about 50 percent
Read MoreA total of 82 people who were displaying Covid-19 symptoms and had close contact with patients all tested negative for the coronavirus yesterday, meaning that there are no new cases
Read MoreAuthorities in Xaysettha district, Vientiane, have revoked a notice they had issued following complaints from local residents about the plan to charge a fee for the provision of a temporary certificate of village membership.
Read MoreThe United Nations in Laos has called for an end to discrimination against people who are affected by COVID-19 as such actions violate human rights.
Read MoreA Lao student in Vientiane was confirmed as the nation’s sixteenth COVID-19 case on Thursday following eating and drinking with a friend last month who was later found to be infected.
Read MoreThe pouring of purified perfumed water to ceremonially shower Buddha images in temples by members of the public would typically occur across the country during next week’s Lao New Year period.
Read MoreA 20-year-old Lao female student who returned home from England has been confirmed as infected with COVID-19, taking the total number of cases to 15 nationally
Read MoreThe National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has eased the conditions for free Covid-19 tests in order to reduce the threat posed by the Coronavirus to Laos.
Read MoreTwo more Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Laos with the total number rising to 14, after additional tests returned positive
Read MoreThe Lao authorities have asked that those who have traveled on flight TG574 Bangkok-Vientiane on the 23/03/2020 to come in and get tested.
Read MoreA 20-year-old woman from Vientiane has been infected by the Coronavirus, taking the total number of infections in Laos to 12
Read MoreA foreign national working in Laos has tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of cases in the country to 11.
Read MoreLaos has strictly implemented measures by following the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) on prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreShut down of private hospital and clinics nationwide to ensure public has maximum possible equity in access to free and high standard quality COVID-19 testing and treatment facilities
Read MoreThe National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on Friday reported there had been no more reported cases of Covid-19 for two days, with the total number of confirmed cases remaining stable at 10.
Read MoreThere are sufficient imported sources of consumer goods to maintain food security Lao authorities have said.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in cooperation with a Lao ICT company recently launched an official website www.covid19.gov.la
Read MoreShuttle flights will be allowed for countries to pick up their citizens from Laos
Read MoreVientiane State Bus Enterprise (VSBE) suspended its services on every route in Vientiane and to other provinces yesterday following the cancellation of international routes on March 23.
Read MoreA team of Chinese medical experts, along with medical materials, arrived in Lao capital Vientiane by a chartered plane Sunday morning to assist Laos to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe government yesterday announced to close all international checkpoints and prohibit public movement for non-essential activities for almost three weeks to control the coronavirus pandemic as fears of outbreak escalate.
Read MoreAs of 01:20 GMT March 27 there was 5,010 active cases of COVID-19 throughout the 10 Asean member countries, an increase of 508 on the day prior.
Read MoreForeigners who cannot leave Laos at this time, because all borders are closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, can request extensions on their stay.
Read MoreAuthorities confirmed yesterday that three more people were infected with coronavirus (Covid-19) bringing total infections to six.
Read MoreLaos has confirmed another Covid-19 case, bringing the total number of dangerous infections nationwide to three.
Read MoreThailand has effectively closed its doors for non-resident foreigners wanting to enter the country under the state of emergency that comes into force on Thursday (March 26).
Read MoreA 36-year-old female tour guide from Vientiane Capital and a 28-year-old male hotel employee from Vientiane Capital have tested positive for Covid-19.
Read MoreThe public, including foreign nationals in the country, suspected by medical personnel of carrying COVID-19 will be tested free of charge
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Read MoreThe Lao government has adopted in principle an economic stimulus package to minimise the impact caused by the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read MoreMedical officials are greatly concerned about the new coronavirus (Covid-19) spreading to other Thai provinces.
Read MoreShopping malls and markets in Bangkok have been ordered to close from Sunday 22 March.
Read MoreThe border crossing between Nongkhai and Vientiane will be closed to all personal and vehicle traffic at 10pm, March 22
Read MoreAs the world reels from the outbreak of COVID-19 Asean nations are scrambling to provide testing for millions of concerned citizens and their families.
Read MoreThe Thai government will extend the requirement of medical certificates and health insurance from Sunday to cover all visitors to the country regardless of nationalities to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreThe government on Thursday briefed diplomats and representatives of international organisations about the current situation in Laos, along with existing and proposed measures, by authorities to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.
Read MoreAuthorities have confirmed that the Lao Bao-Dansavan International Checkpoint between Vietnam and Laos in Savannakhet province is open dismissing false reports of its closure on March 19 as fake news.
Read MoreA shipment of COVID-19 testing kits provided by the Chinese government arrived on Wednesday.
Read MoreThe government has suspended the issuance of visas for foreign tourists for 30 days and suspended all levels of education in the latest move to prevent coronavirus (Covid-19)
Read MoreHealth officials in Thailand have forecast that at least 400,000 people may be diagnosed with the coronavirus, COVID-19, by the end of next year.
Read MoreLao consumers will not face serious food shortages as in other countries if the international supply chain is disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a senior economist.
Read MoreIn an effort to prevent possible outbreak of the disease in the country, the Lao government has taken a number of preventive measures
Read MoreLaos has ordered the temporary closure of preschools and kindergartens across the country in the wake of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in many countries.
Read MoreAuthorities in northern Laos’ Huaphan province on Sunday (March 15) called for the temporary closure of 10 traditional border crossings with Vietnam
Read MoreA Thai team known as 5Lab that develops websites, software and applications has introduced a site devoted to tracking the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Thailand.
Read MoreAuthorities in Laos are urging the public to suspend or postpone all “unnecessary” social events including weddings and Lao New Year celebrations in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreChina-dependent countries feel fallout in tourism, manufacturing, and exports.
Read MoreThe first sector hit hard by the situation is tourism, followed by investment and trade.
Read MoreMultiple diagnostic tests conducted in Laos are standardised and can reliably detect the coronavirus, a senior health official has said.
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