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Health & Environment

French Research Institute Discusses Ecosystem Sustainability with Lao, French Partners in Luang Prabang

On 18 to 19 November, the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) held a meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, with local and French partners to discuss ecosystem sustainability and the One Health approach. The event featured discussions on key issues such as land use, water resources, and...

Mines Advisory Group marks 30 years in Laos

This month, the Mines Advisory Group (MAG)-a humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding organisation–is marking its...

Education Ministry Reports School Dropout Rate Drops to 11.5 percent

During the 8th National Assembly session held from 21–24 November, Phout Simmalavong, Minister of...

What the Law Says: Food Safety Violations in Laos

In light of recent incidents involving tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, the Lao government...

Two Danish Tourists, One American Dead in Vang Vieng from Methanol Poisoning, Official Report Says

The Lao government confirmed the deaths from methanol poisoning of two Danish tourists and...

Dengue Fever Surges in Laos by Over 1,000 Cases Compared to Same Period in 2022

Laos has recorded an increase of more than 1,000 dengue fever cases compared to the same period from January to early July last year. A...

Lao Children and Youth Advocate for Their Right to Healthy Planet

One month after the launch of the It Starts With Me campaign during International Children’s Day on 1 June, the World Wide Fund for...

LOCA Introduces “Climate Dashboard” Feature, Enabling Users to Track Their Environmental Impact in Real Time

LOCA, the leading ride-hailing app renowned for its commitment to sustainable transportation solutions, proudly announces the launch of its latest feature: the revolutionary "Climate...

NA Member Reveals Costly Toll of Illegal Mining on Lao Economy, Calls for Govt Action

During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Deng Pathoumthong, a constituent from Xaysomboun Province, pointed out that illegal...

Thousands of Fish Die After Nam Ou Hydropower Discharge

Authorities at the five Nam Ou River Basin Hydropower project in Phongsaly Province issued a notice this week stating that the release of stored...

Luang Prabang Dam Developer Shares Progress With Mekong Countries

The Lao government welcomed a Mekong River Commission delegation last week to showcase the development progress of its third Mekong mainstream hydropower project. While...