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Health & Environment

Khammouane Authorities Temporarily Suspend Mining Operations After Land Collapses

The Ministry of Energy and Mines has suspended operations at a mining site in Khammounae province after two land collapses raised safety and environmental concerns.  Both incidents occurred within rice fields belonging to local residents in Pak Beng Village, Thakhek District, near a mineral processing plant operated by a Chinese-owned...

Laos Reports Over 20,000 Dengue Fever Cases in 2024

Dengue fever continues to challenge public health in Laos, with over 20,000 cases reported...

Vientiane’s New Bus Project: A Step Forward or a Traffic Gamble?

Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles,...

Mekong River Commission Launches Education Hub, One Mekong App in Vientiane

On 23 December, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated the opening of its Education...

Laos to Enforce LAK 2 Million Fine for Traffic Violations

Starting 23 December, the Lao government will impose fines of up to LAK 2...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle the yearly transboundary haze pollution issue, as well as solutions...

Lao Journalists’ Association Unveils First Digital Hub for Environmental Advocacy

The Lao Journalists’ Association (LJA) has launched a new website to enhance environmental awareness through comprehensive news coverage and collaboration, establishing the first digital...

Vientiane Capital Launches District Competition for Smoke-Free ASEAN City 2026

To address smoking-related issues and ensure the health and safety of citizens in Laos, Vientiane Capital is launching a competition among its nine districts....

European Union Green Diplomacy Weeks 2024 Launches with Run, Eco Events in ASEAN

The European Union (EU) launched the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2024 on 27 October with a five-kilometer run titled “EU-ASEAN Green Transition for a...

Attapeu Province Faces Severe Medical Staff Shortage

Attapeu is facing a significant challenge as the region grapples with a critical shortage of nursing professionals, according to a report from the head...

Food From Russia Feeds School Children in Flood-Impacted Areas

Russian Ambassador Vladimir Kalinin handed over 47 metric tons of cooking oil to the Ministry of Education and Sports at the United Nations World...