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Health & Environment

The Real Fertility Crisis? Young People are Denied Choice

On World Population Day, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Pio Smith calls for systems that empower young people across the region to decide on their future where parenthood is a choice – not a risk or a burden. Across Asia and the Pacific, fertility rates are falling. Headlines...

Laos Clears Over 35,000 UXO Items in First Half of 2025, but Children Remain at Risk

Laos cleared more than 35,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in the first half of...

Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces

Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export...

ASEAN, UK Launch Five-Year Health Security Partnership Program to Strengthen Regional Health Resilience

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom officially launched the...

Laos, Thailand, Myanmar Faces Arsenic Contamination in Mekong River

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has confirmed arsenic contamination exceeding international safety standards across...

Vientiane Capital Suffers Flash Floods Due to Poor Drainage and Infrastructure Maintenance

Flash flooding has been reported in parts of Vientiane Capital this week, with residents saying the chronic issue is caused by poor drainage. Residents in...

How Starbucks Foundation and Planet Water Foundation Brought Clean Water to School in Laos

Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right, but for many people around the world, it is still a challenge. According to...

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Health Calls for Improved Healthcare Services

The Lao Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Phayvanh Keopaseuth, called on healthcare professionals and administrators in the country earlier this month, to improve the...

Beijing Heatwave Clouds Long Weekend and Sets Multi-day Temperature Record

Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors. The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing...

Luang Prabang Plans to Attract 4 Million Tourists by 2025

The province's five-year tourism plan hopes to attract 4 million tourists by 2025. Currently, at its midway point, Luang Prabang has seen 1.1 million...

Samakkixay District Governor Warns Confiscation of Stray Cows on Roads

The Governor of Samakkixay district in Attapeu province has issued a notice mandating residents to keep their pets and livestock under control or face...