Health & Environment

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 questions about who operates the service, whether it has official approval, and how the bikes will be parked. The bikes can be unlocked through Zuimei’s LAOS-Ebike app and appear to revive an red e-bike service that...

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...

Slope Collapse Hits Workers’ Camp at Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Northern Laos, No Casualties Reported

A section of hillside collapsed beneath a workers’ residential camp at the Pak Beng...

Vientiane Capital Increases Red Zones as Laos Confirms New Covid Cases

The number of red zones in Vientiane Capital has now increased to 34 villages as the country announces 19 new cases of Covid-19. Dr. Sisavath...

Vientiane Capital Sees Rise in Untraceable Covid-19 Infections

Laos has confirmed 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,782. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the daily announcement by...

Deputy Mayor Clarifies Covid-19 Lockdown Measures for Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed 12 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,763. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement by...

Vietnamese Community Confident in Laos Covid Response

The Vietnamese Community in Laos and China have expressed their confidence in authorities' policies for containment of Covid-19. VnExpress reports that Vietnamese people in both...

Vientiane Residents Lodge Complaint About Harmful Wastewater

Residents of Nonghai Village in Vientiane Capital have complained that wastewater from nearby factories may be harming their health. According to a report by KPL...

Laos Confirms 14 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 14 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,751. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the daily announcement by...