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Trash Piles Up on New Vientiane Road Despite Heavy Fines, Warning Sign

Trash continues to appear along the newly built Nong Phaya–Dong Na Thong road in Vientiane, even though a warning sign clearly states that anyone caught dumping waste will face a fine between LAK 10 million (approximately USD 460) and LAK 20 million (approximately USD 920). A photo shared by Lao...

Endangered Wildlife Found Shot in Salavan Despite Stricter Conservation Laws

Salavan Province is once again in the spotlight after the discovery of two protected...

Invisible Hands, Visible Waste: Laos Faces Plastic Overload Amid Falling Prices

By Green Vientiane:  Serge Doussantousse, Chanthakad Souksavath, Nicolas Charlassier –  The slowly fading bags and...

Vientiane Approves Stricter Waste Management Rules With Fines for Violators

The Vientiane Capital People’s Council has approved a new Agreement on Waste Management and...

Laos’ Hin Nam No National Park Officially Becomes a Laos’ 4th UNESCO World Heritage Site

Hin Nam No National Park in Khammouane Province was officially inscribed as a UNESCO...

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...

World Bank Approves USD 20 Million Regional Grant for ASEAN to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

The World Bank will support ASEAN Member States to reduce marine plastic pollution with a USD 20 million grant for the Southeast Asia Regional...

Laos to Restrict Development on Agricultural Land

Laos plans to restrict development on agricultural land to avoid potential food shortages in the future. Mr. Phet Phomphiphak, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry,...

#bikelikeaboss Promotes Cycling’s Benefits for Health, Environment

#bikelikeaboss encourages cycling as one of a number of healthy options for people and the environment. The One Health Awareness Campaign--which promotes the understanding of...