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Environment

Natural Disasters Claim 12 Lives in Laos, Cause USD 300 Million in Damages

Laos has suffered extensive damage and loss from tropical storms Prapiroon, Yagi, and Soulik, which resulted in 12 deaths, 32 injuries, and affected 16 provinces, impacting the lives and livelihoods of over 370,000 people. Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Baikham Khatthiya, shared this information on 7 November, noting that...

Salavan Province Teams Up with Singapore for New Wind Power Project

Salavan Province has launched plans to build its first wind power production after joining...

Flooding Severely Damages Irrigation Systems Across Laos

Recent flooding from July to September has heavily impacted Laos' irrigation infrastructure, damaging 300...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle...

Lao Journalists’ Association Unveils First Digital Hub for Environmental Advocacy

The Lao Journalists’ Association (LJA) has launched a new website to enhance environmental awareness...

Authorities Green Light Lao Dance Sport Federation

The Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos has officially recognized the newly-established Lao Dance Sport Federation to promote competitive dancing in Laos. Before the...

Laos to Plant Over 3 Million Trees for Arbor Day Next Month

Laos will plant over 3 million seedlings nationwide to celebrate the Arbor Day on 1 June. The country plans to plant about 3,484,000 seedlings...

Lao Health Ministry, UNFPA Invest in Sexual Reproductive Health Rights for Workers

Through a partnership between UNFPA and the Ministry of Health, factory workers in several parts of Laos have access to discreet counseling on sexual...

Vientiane Capital Calls on Residents to Minimize Water Use During Dry Season

Vientiane residents have been advised to limit their usage of water as the city experiences increasing water shortages. During the dry season, residents in Vientiane...

Houaphanh Sees Mass Death of Fish Near Nam Sam 3 Dams Hydropower Plant

Mass deaths of fish have been reported in Houaphanh Province due to the release of toxic chemicals from the construction site of the Nam...

Fire Incidents Cost Vientiane Capital LAK 760 Million in Four Months

Vientiane Capital has reported economic damages of about LAK 760 million or over USD 40,000 due to fire-related incidents from January to April. Lieutenant...