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...

Only Four Provinces in Laos Yet to Reach Majority Covid Vaccination 

Only four provinces in Laos have yet to reach a majority Covid-19 vaccination rate as the national vaccination rate reaches 60%. The National Taskforce for...

Controversial Plastic Amulets Inspire Recycling in Thailand

Two Thai companies have partnered to produce Buddhist amulets from recycled plastic, rather than from traditional materials like metal or wood, in hopes of...

Laos Confirms Community Spread of Omicron Covid-19 Variant

Laos has confirmed 27 cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant since the beginning of the year. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay said today during the daily announcement by...

Laos Confirms 140 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 140 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,504 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 218 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 218 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Vang Vieng Experiences Unseasonal Flooding

Residents and visitors in the tourist town of Vang Vieng were taken by surprise as torrential rains across Laos caused unexpected floods. Cold weather and...