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...

Inmate Dies of Covid-19 at Savannakhet Prison

Laos has confirmed its 12th death as a result of Covid-19 after the death of an inmate at a prison in Savannakhet Province. A 35-year-old...

Laos Reaches Over 14,000 Cases of Covid-19 as Community Spread Continues

Laos has recorded 195 cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 14,104. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement by the...

Authorities to Convert University and National Stadium to Field Hospitals in Vientiane

Authorities in Vientiane Capital are considering converting the club hall of the National University of Laos (NUOL) in Dongdok, Xaythany District, and the National...

Water Security in the Mekong and ASEAN Key to Safe and Sustainable Future

The inaugural ASEAN-MRC Water Security Dialogue held last week has tabled three thematic solutions related to policy, technology, and partnership that can help countries...

Covid-19 Sweeps Through Savannakhet as Laos Records 952 Cases

Savannakhet Province has recorded huge numbers of Covid-19 cases today as the Delta variant causes large outbreaks of community spread. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the...

Laos Confirms 336 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 336 cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 12,957. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the daily announcement by the Covid-19 Taskforce...