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Lao Coffee Cooperatives Take Top Honors at Bolaven Plateau Competition

The Nambeng Coffee Cooperative (NCC) and Bolaven Story Coffee have claimed top honors at the Lao Green Coffee Competition 2025, held from 15 to 22 May on the Bolaven Plateau in Pakse district, Champasak Province. NCC secured first place in the Arabica category with a score of 87.68, while Bolaven...

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

Press Release - The Ambassador of Ireland to Laos, Deirdre Ní Fhallúin, announced on...

Thai Energy Minister Visits Laos to Expand Cross-Border Electricity Trade Amid Corruption Probe

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, arrived in Laos today on...

Authorities Crack Down on Expired, Illegal Goods Across Multiple Provinces

Authorities in several provinces across Laos have recently destroyed significant quantities of expired, counterfeit,...

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...

New Phase Boosts Laos-China Clean Energy Project

To advance regional clean energy collaboration, Laos and CGI Energy Technology Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement to launch Phase II of the Northern...

Attapeu Unveils Task Force to Combat Forest Land Encroachment

Authorities in Attapeu Province have uncovered a case of forest land encroachment in Sanamxay district, where 5,860 hectares of forest land have been illegally...

Lao Students Create Eco-Friendly Plates from Banana, Teak Leaves to Combat Plastic Waste

In an effort to reduce plastic and foam usage, first-year students from the National University of Laos (NOUL) have created eco-friendly plates made from...

Laos Commits to Decarbonization, Energy Transition

Oudet Souvannavong and Bounleuth Luangpaseuth, respectively the president and vice president of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), engaged in a...

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 its newest Development Partner. In a move towards enhancing regional...

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 Asia region especially vulnerable, where the issue has often escalated...