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...

25th Case of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced that Laos has confirmed its 25th case of Covid-19 today. According to a statement by...

Vientiane Markets and Malls Move to Reduce Plastic

Seven shopping centers and two markets in Vientiane Capital have agreed to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic under a plan expected to commence...

Cambodia Provides 2 Million Face Masks to Laos

Cambodia has provided two million face masks and other medical supplies to Laos to assist the country in its fight Covid-19. Xinhua reports that Cambodian...

Another Covid-19 Patient Discharged in Laos

Another patient has recovered from Covid-19 in Laos and was discharged from Mittaphab Hospital in Vientiane Capital yesterday. According to a report by the National...

Typhoon Goni May Hit Laos This Week

The weather bureau has warned that severe tropical storm Goni, currently moving away from the Phillippines, may hit Vietnam and Laos this week. At least...

Laos Eases Covid-19 Measures, Bars and Nightclubs to Reopen

Laos has extended its Covid-19 prevention measures until 31 December, however, some measures, including a ban on bars and karaoke venues, will be eased. According...