By Kheuakham Chanlivong and Phontham Visapra
Laos has lifted 31,232 families out of poverty, reaching 89.23 percent of its 2024 target. The progress was shared during a national meeting on 17-18 February, where officials reviewed the country’s development efforts and set new goals.
The government’s plan to create poverty-free districts is...
Laos is leveraging satellite remote sensing technology to calculate carbon stocks across nine forest areas in the country totaling 170,556 hectares.
The objectives of this...
On 12 January, an overflow of wastewater from an iron ore washing reservoir in Viengxay district, Houaphanh Province, turned the Nam Xang River dark...
Authorities in Laos continue to intensify efforts against wildlife poaching and trafficking, with recent operations leading to the arrest of a suspect in Khammouane...
Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong
In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles, with public buses playing only a minor role in Vientiane...
On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024 brought together 100 young leaders from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste...