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Environment

Plastic Waste Piles Up in Vientiane, Residents Demand Action

Pictures of plastic waste piling up surfaced on Lao social media in early March, as Vientiane residents voiced their frustration on Facebook over the worsening garbage problem. On 1 March, the popular news page Tholakhong shared photos of a large pile of garbage along the road between Nakhoun and Tha...

Thai Airline Halts Some Domestic Flights Because Of Air Pollution

AFP-One of Thailand's main airlines is suspending flights between Bangkok and a northern province...

Lao Journalists Go Green with Mass Media Environment Training

Reporters from various provinces in Laos have gained valuable insights into reporting on green...

Thailand Sets 30-Day Deadline for E-Cigarette Crackdown

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a swift crackdown on e-cigarette sales, giving...

Lao Brewery Company Steps Up Sustainability with Biomass Energy

Lao Brewery Company (LBC) is advancing its sustainability efforts with new green energy initiatives,...

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...

MRC: Maximize Advantages and Minimize Impact of Hydropower Projects

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has urged the six countries along the Mekong River to maximize the advantages of hydropower projects while minimizing their...

Vietnam Authorities Suspend Diving to Inspect Shrinking Coral in Nha Trang Bay

Mun Island Marine Protected Area in Nha Trang Bay is now closed to scuba diving tours while experts survey damaged coral reefs.  VNExpress reported this...