Southern Laos’ Champasack Province on 25 July announced a ban on the collection, trading, and raising of wild animals and birds in their natural habitats, including earthworms, for commercial purposes.
Under the new regulations, violators face escalating penalties depending on the severity of their offense. Minor violations that do not...
On 16 July, Champasak Province signed a land concession agreement with Lao-Viet Agriculture Company Limited, allowing the company to farm coffee, durian, and blueberries...
Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export opportunities, with USD 68.5 million in support from the Asian...