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Environment

Death Toll Rises as Typhoon Yagi Hit Northern Vietnam: 14 Dead, 13 Missing

Super Typhoon Yagi, which struck northern Vietnam over the weekend, has left a trail of destruction. According to the Vietnamese Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry, the death toll has now reached 14, with 13 people reported missing. The authorities have described Yagi as one of the most powerful typhoons...

Nam Theun 2 Development Fund Expands to Benefit More Districts

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund (NT2DF) is set to expand its reach beyond...

First Meteorological Tower to be Installed for Savannakhet Wind Farm Projects

On 22 August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the first meteorological tower in...

Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Expected Across Laos

The Ministry of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a weather warning for 26 August....

Laos Launches Plan to Bring Tigers Back by 2035

The Lao government has announced the 2025-2035 National Tiger Recovery Action Plan, a major...

UXOs Take More Lives in Laos Amidst Ongoing International Efforts

As unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to pose a significant threat to lives in Laos, the Government of Ireland has pledged over USD 1 million...

ASEAN Energy Forum 2024: Laos to Host Event on Regional Energy Future

The ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE) will be organizing the 24th ASEAN Energy Business  Forum (AEBF-24) from 25-27 September 2024 at the Lao National...

Harsh Conditions for Vientiane’s Garbage Collectors Highlighted in World Bank Report

Garbage collectors in Vientiane, Laos, endure harsh living conditions, raising concerns about their welfare. The World Bank's recent report emphasizes the urgent need to...

High-Tech River Management: USAID, MRC Fund Remote Sensing for Mekong Basin

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has entered into a grant agreement with the Mekong River Commission (MRC), pledging up to USD...

From Repair to Recycling: How Laos, Singapore Combat E-Waste

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly escalating environmental concern in Southeast Asia (SEA). As the region undergoes prolonged development and modernization, the demand...

Singapore Rushes to Clean Up Oil Slick After Boat Hits Stationary Fuel Supply Ship

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore’s southern...