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 Sees Widespread Flooding in Wake of Tropical Storm Koguma

Parts of northern and central Laos have been hit by floods after Tropical Storm Koguma blew across Laos over the weekend. Floods and landslides triggered...

Covid-19 Cases Rise in Laos as Country Exceeds 2,000 Total Cases

Community transmitted cases of Covid-19 in Laos are back on the rise, with the country recording over 2,000 total cases. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the...

New Covid-19 Case in Luang Namtha Draws Concern

Laos has confirmed six cases across three provinces today, with a case in Luang Namtha drawing public attention. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the briefing by...

Second Doses of Sinopharm Vaccine Slated for July

Laos has said it will provide second doses of Sinopharm vaccine in July as it confirms another four new cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Sisavath...

Missing Covid Patient Found and Admitted to Hospital

A Covid-19 patient who tested positive in Vientiane Capital yesterday has now contacted health officials after medical professionals failed to locate him. Authorities yesterday announced...

Laos Confirms Four New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed four new cases of Covid-19 following yesterday's single case. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay lead the daily briefing by the National Taskforce today, providing information...