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...

Residents Voice Concern Over Mishandling of Pfizer Vaccinations

Residents in Vientiane Capital have expressed dissatisfaction with the rollout of Pfizer vaccines after some members of priority groups missed out on vaccines. Pfizer vaccines...

Laos Confirms Four New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed four new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,080. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the daily briefing by the National...

Invasive Disease and Illness Linked to Consumption of Raw Freshwater Fish in Southeast Asia

The consumption of raw freshwater fish, a staple diet for millions of people in many parts of Southeast Asia, is coming under closer scrutiny...

Laos Confirms Nine New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed nine new cases of Covid-19 today, including six cases of community spread in Vientiane Capital. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay lead the daily briefing by the...

United States Announces Plan To Share 55 Million Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines

The United States has announced a plan to distribute 55 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to a number of countries across Asia, including Laos. The...

Lao Skyway to Resume Flights As Covid-19 Cases Dwindle

Local domestic airline Lao Skyway has announced it will resume certain flights this Friday. The airline made the announcement on its Facebook page, saying flights...