Laos Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Expected as Storm Yagi Intensifies in South China Sea
As storm Yagi continues to intensify into a typhoon, it has yet to make a direct impact on Laos. However, heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms are expected across the country. According to the government’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, the low-pressure currently traversing Laos is expected to persist, bringing moderate...
World Risk Poll Indicates Southeast Asians Feel More Prepared Than Most to Face Disaster
BY Najma Sambul/ABC News - Southeast Asia is one of the most disaster-prone areas in...
OP-ED: Do It Right! How ‘Itaipu’ Can Inspire Shared Prosperity in the Mekong
By Anoulak Kittikhoun, Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat The Mighty Mekong...
South Korea Joins Forces with Mekong River Commission to Transform Mekong River Basin
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has officially announced the Republic of Korea (ROK) as...
Southeast Asia Unites to Combat Climate Change-Induced Water Scarcity
Climate change, the long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns has left the Southeast...
Laos Joins Global Call for Action on Climate, Health Issues at COP28
Laos has joined 122 other countries in endorsing the Declaration on Climate and Health (COP28) at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in the...
Fossil Fuel Interests Have Large, Yet Often Murky, Presence at Climate Talks, AP Analysis Finds
The badges said they were there to participate in negotiations to curb climate change. But in reality, the livelihoods of these participants were more aligned...
Strong Earthquake Shakes Indonesia’s Timor Region
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Indonesia’s Timor island on Thursday, causing panic and light damages to several buildings and...
Lao Authorities Seek Ways to Reduce Unregulated Fires, Tackle Air Pollution
As the dry season approaches, the annual forest and garbage burning issue looms large. In a new attempt to solve the problem, the Lao environmental...
The EU, ASEAN Marks the Start of Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023 Through Fun Run, Walk, Cycling Event in Jakarta
Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN, Sujiro Seam; the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, Ekkaphab Phanthavong; and the Ambassador/Permanent...
MRC Moves Closer to Making “Mekong Fund” Reality
The governing body of the Mekong River Commission took a significant step this week towards creating a “Mekong Fund” for Southeast Asia’s largest waterway...