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Environment

Laos Explores Eco-Friendly Business Through Waste Management

Urban waste in Laos is increasingly being seen as a source of business and innovation. That was the focus of a seminar held on 30 October by the Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, under the theme “Waste Management for Eco-Friendly Business Opportunities in the Lao PDR.” Co-chaired by...

Laos Expands Agricultural Exports to China Amid Stronger Bilateral Cooperation

Laos and China have agreed to enhance product quality, technology transfer, and market access...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

Laos Launches Commercial Operations of Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

Laos launched its first wind power project on 22 August.   The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power...

Vientiane Authorities Report Over 135 Hectares of Illegal Mining

Vientiane authorities have revealed that illegal mining activities across the capital cover over 135...

Kaipen Community Business Groups in Luang Prabang Receive National Certification

Kaipen, produced by two Kaipen Community Business Groups in Nambak District, Luang Prabang, has been certified with the prestigious ODOP (One District One Product)...

FAO and Private Sector Come Together to Promote Sustainable Agriculture in Laos

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry organized the National Forum on Investment in...

Cambodia Cancels Covid Restrictions for Public Gatherings

The Prime Minister of Cambodia has announced the cancellation of mandatory facemasks for mass gatherings after the country witnessed no surge in Covid-19 cases...

Large Parts of Asia Report Record Breaking High Temperatures

People living in Asia continue to grapple with the brutality of the April heat wave, as temperatures reach record-breaking levels with little relief in...

Laos Bans Import of Thai Instant Noodles Over Health Concerns

Laos has prohibited the import of Thai instant boat noodles, also known as Kuay Tiew Rua following reports of bacteria contamination in the product....

WCS, Ministry Plan to Further Strengthen Protection of Xe Champhone Wetlands

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment organized a meeting earlier this month to strengthen wildlife protection in the...