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Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and arrested a suspect in Luang Prabang as part of an ongoing crackdown on wildlife trafficking. On 30 June, the Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network searched a property in Sangkhalok village, Luang Prabang, on suspicion of illegally trading...

China-Laos Low-Carbon Project Expected to Cut Emissions by More Than 1,200 Tons Annually

The Vientiane-Saysettha Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than...
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First Floods Hit Northern Laos After Heavy Rains

Heavy rain triggered the first reported floods of Laos' 2026 rainy season, sending floodwaters...
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Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the...
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Xaysomboun Authorities Bust Illegal Gold Mining Operation

On 8 June, authorities in Xaysomboun Province shut down an illegal gold mining operation,...
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Tourism in Luang Prabang Takes a Hit Due to Air Pollution

Tourists are canceling hotel reservations in Luang Prabang citing health concerns over hazardous PM2.5 levels reported this week. Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the...

Cambodian PM to Issue Benefit Cards to Dolphin Zone Villagers

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urged government authorities during a meeting last Friday to issue ID Poor cards to people living in the Irrawaddy...

Air Purifiers Sell Out in Vientiane as Residents Express Concerns Over Pollution

Residents of Vientiane have been rushing to purchase air purifiers from local electronics shops due to high levels of PM2.5 dust particles affecting the...

Ministry of Health Vows to Improve Hospital Care and Service in Laos

The Ministry of Health has pledged to tackle the issue of inadequate hospital care and service in response to public demands for improvement at...

Nong Khai Fights PM2.5 Haze with Water Mist Campaign

Thailand's Nong Khai province has taken steps to address the issue of overwhelming amount of PM2.5 dust particles, engulfing the province in recent weeks. Authorities...

Luang Prabang Reports Hazardous Levels of Air Pollution

The UNSECO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang continues to experience dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a latest AQI report. The PM2.5 levels...
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