Health & Environment

Researchers Find New Yellow-Snouted Venomous Snake in Laos’ Vang Vieng

Researchers have found a new kind of venomous snake living in caves in Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province. The snake has a bright yellow-orange snout. The study, published in the journal Herpetozoa, describes the species from one adult female collected near Khan Kham Cave in October 2024. The researchers also photographed...

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...

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...

Laos Extends Covid-19 Restriction Measures for 11th Time

The Government of Laos has announced an extension of Covid-19 restriction measures for a further two weeks. Government Spokesperson and Minister to the Prime Minister’s...

SCALING Project Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Villages Across Laos

The Sustainable Change Achieved through Linking Improved Nutrition and Governance (SCALING) project aims to improve food and nutrition security in 420 villages in 14...

Laos Sees Fewer Cases Of Covid-19 Today, One New Death in Vientiane

Laos has recorded fewer cases of community spread of Covid-19 today across every province, however, another new death has been confirmed. The National Taskforce for...

Republic of Korea Continues Food Support for Returning Migrant Workers in Quarantine

The Government of the Republic of Korea announced its support to the Ministry of Health and the World Food Programme (WFP) to continue providing...

Over 480 Families Affected by Floods in Kenthao District, Xayaboury

Villages in Kenthao District, Xayaboury Province have suffered severe flooding after days of heavy rain. According to a report by KPL, over 480 families in...

Factory Outbreaks Continue in Laos, New Death Confirmed

Laos has recorded more cases of community spread of Covid-19 across several provinces today, with a new death confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...