Environment

Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising questions about who operates the service, whether it has official approval, and how the bikes will be parked. The bikes can be unlocked through Zuimei’s LAOS-Ebike app and appear to revive an red e-bike service that...

Nam Song Turns Muddy in Vang Vieng Without Rain

The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising...

The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea...

Slope Collapse Hits Workers’ Camp at Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Northern Laos, No Casualties Reported

A section of hillside collapsed beneath a workers’ residential camp at the Pak Beng...

Nam Theun 2 Fund Approves LAK 343 Million for Forest Restoration in Khammouane

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund approved more than LAK 343 million (USD 15,300)...

Laos Fights on Two Fronts as Dengue Strikes and Covid Returns to the Region

During a peak in dengue fever, with more than 12,000 cases, Laos also faces a new wave of Covid-19 outbreak. Laos recently reached the...

More Wild Tigers Alive Globally Than Previously Thought

A new assessment reveals that the number of tigers living in the wild has increased by about 40% since the last assessment in 2015. The...

Major Roads Flooded in Bangkok as Governor Slams Clogged Drains

Heavy rains pummelled Bangkok yesterday evening, with water levels reaching up to 30 centimeters in some areas, flooding a number of communities. Bangkok Governor Chadchart...

Dengue Fever Cases Push 10,000 in Laos This Year

Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached nearly 10,000 in just half a year, according to the Ministry of Health. Vientiane Capital has...

China Issues Yellow Alerts as Heatwave Strikes Several Regions

China, like Europe and the US, is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave that has the UN calling for decisive climate action. Despite brief interludes of seasonal...

Wild Elephants from China Wander Near Lao Border 

Wild Asian elephants in Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve have been spotted wandering along Laos' northern border after a 17-month cross-country journey. A herd of more...