Health & 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...

Health Ministry Finds More Than 180 Illegal Beauty Centers, Orders Nationwide Re-Inspection

The Lao Ministry of Health has ordered a nationwide re-inspection of private medical and...

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...

Health Officials Warn of Covid-19 Surge after Lao New Year 

The Covid Taskforce has warned that residents should test for Covid-19 infection following Lao New Year celebrations. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh, Director-General of the Department of...

Laos Prepares for Full Tourism Reopening, Testing Still Required

Laos is preparing to commence a new phase of reopening to tourism that will require Covid-19 tests prior to departure and on arrival. Dr. Sisavath...

Laos Environment Ministry Warns of Dangerous Air Pollution

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a notice warning residents about unhealthy levels of air pollution across the nation. The notice states...

Laos Confirms 1,209 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,209 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,170 tests were conducted...

This June, look for it! The first Public EV Charging stations will open in June 2022 by LOCA COMPANY, and the company plans to...

The first EV fast-charging station will be installed by Loca in June 2022. The capital, Vientiane, will be the first location, with expansion to other...

Foreign Employee Fined LAK 63 Million for Illegal Waste Dumping

An employee of a foreign company operating in Laos was fined LAK 63 million after being caught dumping garbage.  Head of  Vientiane City Office for...