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Environment

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and reduce poverty across the province. The initiative will engage 600 farmers from three districts to help improve livelihoods and restore local forests. On 16 September, Humana People to People (HPP) Laos and the Department of Agriculture...

ASEAN-Mekong Water Security Dialogue Kicks Off in Vientiane

On 18 September, 250 participants, including ministerial delegations and high-ranking officials from ASEAN member...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

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...

Nam Theun 2 Development Fund Expands to Benefit More Districts

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

Dengue Fever Cases Push 10,000 in Laos This Year

Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached nearly 10,000 in just half a year, according to the Ministry of Health. Vientiane Capital has...

China Issues Yellow Alerts as Heatwave Strikes Several Regions

China, like Europe and the US, is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave that has the UN calling for decisive climate action. Despite brief interludes of seasonal...

Wild Elephants from China Wander Near Lao Border 

Wild Asian elephants in Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve have been spotted wandering along Laos' northern border after a 17-month cross-country journey. A herd of more...

MEM and the Carbon Trust Promote Energy Efficiency As Campaign in Laos

The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) and the Carbon Trust, an international climate consultancy, have joined forces to raise awareness of energy efficiency...

Mekong and Mississippi River Leaders Strengthen Cooperation, Meaningful Exchange

The agencies representing two of the world’s most important rivers have agreed to deepen a bilateral partnership, in which they share their lessons learned...

Representatives from Laos Attend Sydney Energy Forum

Laos has sent representatives from the energy sector to participate in the Sydney Energy Forum, held in Sydney, Australia from 12 to 13 July.  Indo-Pacific...