Sustainability

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the latest province to join Laos' expanding effort to curb dengue transmission. The launch took place in Kaysone Phomvihane City as part of the Driving Down Dengue in Laos project, led by the Ministry of Health in...

Laos Inflation Drops to 9 Percent, But Living Costs Remain High

Laos recorded an inflation rate of 9 percent in May, down from 10.2 percent...

Laos Halts Fossil Fuel Vehicle Imports, Sets Price Controls for Electric Cars

The Lao government has announced the suspension of imports of most fossil fuel-powered vehicles...

Laos Targets Nearly 10 Million Trees in Nationwide Reforestation Plan

Laos is stepping up nationwide reforestation efforts in 2026, with authorities across several provinces...

Officials Link Pig Farm Wastewater to Mass Fish Deaths in Vientiane Province

Authorities in Vientiane Province have identified untreated wastewater from a pig farm as the...

Phu Quoc Airport Set for Mega Upgrade Ahead of APEC 2027

Phu Quoc International Airport in Kien Giang Province will undergo major expansion and upgrades to support the 2027 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Economic Leaders'...

Green and Smart Mobility Launches EV Platform, VinFast Car Sales in Laos

On 17 May, Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), the operator of Xanh SM – Southeast Asia’s first all-electric ride-hailing service officially...

Ireland, WFP Back Climate-Resilient Farming for Women in Northern Laos

Press Release - The Ambassador of Ireland to Laos, Deirdre Ní Fhallúin, announced on 16 May Ireland’s funding of EUR 400,000 (approximately USD 432,000)...

Six Dead from Poisonous Mushrooms: Xayabouly Health Authorities Issue Urgent Warning

On 13 May, the Xayabouly District Health Office issued a public warning following a series of mushroom poisoning cases that have resulted in six...

Laos to Launch New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Ahead of COP30

Laos has launched a renewed effort to transform its energy sector as part of its broader commitment to tackling climate change. At a national workshop...

From Seed to Community: How Lao Tobacco Limited Partners with Lao Farmers

Across the provinces of northern and central Laos, Lao Tobacco Limited (LTL) is working on developing rural livelihoods through its LEAF Department, a division...