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 to Reopen Schools Across the Country Next Month

Authorities have scheduled the reopening of schools across the country to commence on 1 September, according to a notice by the Ministry of Education. According...

Tenth Covid-19 Death Reported in Laos

A man in Savannakhet Province has become the country’s tenth death as a result of Covid-19. According to a social media post by Savannakhet Rescue...

Chinese Company to Produce Covid-19 Vaccines in Laos

Health authorities are in discussion with a Chinese drug development company to produce vaccines against Covid-19 in Laos. This news was revealed yesterday during a...

Authorities in Talks to Release Lao and Foreign Workers From Golden Triangle SEZ

Authorities of Bokeo are holding talks to discuss the release of Lao and migrant workers from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. According to a...

Youth Voices: On International Youth Day, a Diverse Set of Youth Speak Up About COVID-19 Impacts

Youth volunteers from different ethnic groups, young entrepreneurs, young people from LGBTIQ groups and young women from Women with Disabilities Development Center came together...

Laos Confirms Record Number of Covid-19 Cases

Laos has confirmed a record 381 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 11,029. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the briefing by...