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Laos, Thailand, Myanmar Faces Arsenic Contamination in Mekong River

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has confirmed arsenic contamination exceeding international safety standards across transboundary sections of the Mekong and Kok Rivers, affecting Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.  MRC’s 3 June assessment revealed arsenic levels of 0.025 milligrams per liter, 2.5 times the World Health Organization (WHO) safety threshold of 0.01...

Xayabouly Province Home for 220 Registered Domestic Elephants

Xayabouly Province is currently home to 220 registered domestic elephants. Of these, 143 are...

Laos Orders Suspension of Potash Mining Projects in Vientiane Capital

The Lao government has ordered the immediate suspension of potash exploration and mining projects...

Green Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists

Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting...

China’s Rapid Response to the Flood-Hit Southwest Guizhou

CGTN - China terminated the highest-level emergency flood response in Rongjiang County, southwest Guizhou...

Mekong Day Celebrations Emphasize Cooperation, Conservation Efforts

Representatives from Mekong Basin nations, along with development partners, convened at the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat to mark the 29th Mekong Day, focusing...

Mekong River Waters Deemed Safe After Swift Response to Sulfuric Acid Spill in Laos

The waters of the Mekong River are now safe after a recent spill of sulfuric acid in Laos has prompted concern along the border...

Laos Faces Uphill Battle Against Wildlife Hunting, Expert Urges Action

Wildlife hunting remains a significant challenge in Laos, despite ongoing efforts by the Lao government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). According to a wildlife expert, who...

Mainland Southeast Asian Nations Unite to Address Burning Season Impact on Public Health, Environment

The onset of the annual burning season in Southeast Asia has prompted significant alarm over its detrimental effects on air quality and public health....

Houaphan Authorities Investigate Chemical Leak from Mining Company

Houaphan's provincial authorities are promptly responding to reports of chemical discharge from Laos-China Rare Mineral Development Company North 2 Limited into a river in...

Black Bear Cubs Rescued, Handed Over for Conservation

Vientiane Capital's public security rescued 16 black bear cubs from the Far Thai Microfinance Institution in Nongsanokham village, Sikhottabong district, on 17 March before...