On 8 June, authorities in Xaysomboun Province shut down an illegal gold mining operation, seizing heavy equipment and detaining seven people, including a Chinese company president, in the latest enforcement action against persistent illegal mining in the province.
Officers raided a stone and sand processing plant in Nam Mo village,...
Although five years have passed since the dam collapse in Attapeu province which lead to widespread destruction and displaced close to 7,000 people, victims...
The rapid urban development of Vientiane Capital is facing challenges as emboldened residents complain of emissions from nearby factories affecting their quality of life.
Amid...
Cassava's lucrative short-term benefits as Laos' major agricultural export mask the devastating consequences of extensive slash-and-burn practices, putting the country's long-term ecological stability in jeopardy.
Cassava has...
Six former U.S. ambassadors to Laos sent an open letter on Wednesday to U.S. President Joe Biden expressing concern and disappointment on the country's...
