Argriculture

Laos Celebrates Coffee and Tea Heritage at ICTD 2026

Laos celebrated its coffee and tea heritage on, marking the opening of the International Coffee & Tea Day 2026 (ICTD 2026) in Vientiane.  The celebration took shape through a three-day event run 22 to 24 May under the theme “Two Brews, One Culture,” organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and...

Vietnam Invests USD 50 Million in Major Coffee Project in Southern Laos

A new Vietnamese investment in southern Laos will bring a large-scale coffee plantation and...

South Korea Suspends Seasonal Worker Recruitment from Four Thai Provinces

South Korea has suspended recruitment of seasonal agricultural and fisheries workers from four northeastern...

Laos Launches New Climate Project to Support Vulnerable Communities in Northern Laos

Laos has launched a new climate adaptation project in the north, targeting vulnerable groups...

Thailand Reports Melioidosis Cases in Northeast Regions near Laos

Thailand has recorded 732 melioidosis cases and 23 deaths between 1 January and 16...

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than just survival—it can be a source of pride, sustainability, and...

Champasack Bans Wildlife Collection and Trade

Southern Laos’ Champasack Province on 25 July announced a ban on the collection, trading, and raising of wild animals and birds in their natural...

Vietnamese Company to Grow Coffee, Durian, Blueberries in Pakxong

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 Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces

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...

Inside Lao Tobacco’s Factory: Building Skills, Confidence, and Community

Across the northern and central provinces of Laos, Lao Tobacco Limited (LTL) plays a key role in producing quality tobacco for the country. At...

Laos Celebrates Its Ancient Tea Legacy on International Tea Day

Every year on 21 May, tea lovers across the globe raise their cups in celebration of International Tea Day, a nod to one of...