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...

One New Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Savannakhet, Laos

The Savannakhet Provincial Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed one new case of Covid-19. The new case of Covid-19...

New Outpatient Wing at Setthathirath Hospital Nearly Complete

Construction of the outpatient wing of Setthathirath Hospital in Vientiane Capital is now over 80 percent complete. According to a report by Vientiane Mai, the...

Two New Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19. Cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by...

Covid-19 Vaccinations Rolled Out This Week In Laos

Laos will launch another round of Covid-19 vaccinations for medical personnel and at-risk groups across the country this week. According to a report by Lao...

Covid-19 Insurance Now a Requirement for Entry to Laos

Laos has extended its Covid-19 prevention measures and now requires travelers entering the country to purchase Covid insurance. According to a notice issued by...

Emergency Response Center Slated for Phou Kao Lak Mountain

Authorities have discussed plans to build an emergency rescue center at Phou Kao Lak Mountain in Kasi District, Vientiane Province. According to a report by...