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Health & Environment

Pest Migration from Southeast Asia Threatens Crops in Southern China, Research Found

Southern China is facing a surge in agricultural pests migrating from neighboring Southeast Asian countries, including Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. This pest migration, driven by climate-related factors, poses a growing threat to regional food security. A recent study highlights the role of extreme weather in this phenomenon. Researchers found that...

Decades After the Bombing, Laos Still Struggles: Now With Less Help

On 3 May, a 500-pound bomb was detonated in Soplao village, Huameuang district, Houaphanh...

Plastic Rocket Kills Man During Festival in Xiengkhouang

A rocket made of plastic pipe struck and killed a 46-year-old man during Bun...

Laos Halts Meat Imports from Thailand Following Fatal Anthrax Case

Laos has suspended the import of beef, pork, horse, and lamb from Thailand in...

Mekong Communities at Risk as Arsenic Levels Soar in Northern Thai Rivers, Researcher Found

Arsenic levels up to 19 times higher than safety limits have contaminated rivers feeding...

MRC, Israel team up to tackle Mekong River’s plight

The Mekong River Commission and Israel, represented by its Agency for International Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have signed a pact...

Laos Confirms 198 New Cases of Covid-19 with 104 Local Cases

Laos has confirmed 198 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 17,555. The country conducted 3,425 tests over the last 24...

Villagers’ Homes Destroyed by Storm in Salavanh Province

Houses in Phonephai Village, Salavanh District, Salavanh Province, were badly damaged by stormy weather yesterday evening. A storm ripped through the village at approximately 10...

New Outbreak in Luang Prabang Puts Province on High Alert

A large number of cases of Covid-19 recorded in Luang Prabang Province have been traced to quarantine centers and residents returning from other provinces. Laos...

Xayaboury’s Kenthao District Flooded After Heavy Rains

Days of heavy rain in Xayaboury have caused the Namheuang River to burst its banks, flooding parts of Kenthao District. Residents have been forced to...

Laos Confirms 194 New Cases of Covid-19 with Large Numbers in Champasack Province

Laos has confirmed 194 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 16,936. The country conducted 4,322 tests over the last 24...