On 12 August, the world marks World Elephant Day, a day to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect these majestic creatures. In Laos, once known as Lane Xang - the “Land of a Million Elephants” - the elephant population has drastically declined.
Today, only 500 to 1,000 elephants...
According to IQAir, the air quality in Vientiane Capital reached a harmful high this week due to densely concentrated PM2.5 levels.
Vientiane Capital reported its...
The country reported an increase in the importation of electric vehicles last year, following multiple hikes in fuel prices.
Mr. Thongphat Inthavong, Deputy Minister...
Authorities in Thailand have advised residents of Bangkok to work from home and wear respirator masks outdoors amid rising air pollution.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt...
Agricultural practices and fires are major contributors to air pollution in Laos, writes Nasar Hayat, UN FAO Representative to Laos in an Op-ed.
A recently...