Vientiane: Held under the theme ‘Lao-China Bond: Planting Trees to Connect Relations,’ the event brought together government officials, business representatives, and members of the public to promote environmental protection, forest restoration, and …
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Lao PDR Advances Nature-Positive Development Through Biodiversity No Net Loss Policy
Vientiane: The high-level meeting on Nature-Positive Investment through the Biodiversity Mitigation Hierarchy Towards No Net Loss and Net Gain Outcomes was chaired by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Linkham Douangsavanh, with technical and fin…
Rescue Teams Save Five from Cave in Xaysomboun, Search Continues for Two Missing Persons
Vientiane: The rescue operation was conducted under challenging circumstances, with emergency responders and volunteers working tirelessly against time and adverse weather to ensure the safety of those trapped inside the cave. All five individuals rea…
SEADRIF and FAO Launch Southeast Asia’s First Anticipatory Drought Insurance Pilot in Lao PDR
Vientiane: The pilot provides the Ministry of Finance of Lao PDR with access to payouts triggered by early warning data indicating elevated drought risk before drought severely affects farming households and rural communities. Financing is activated w…
President Thongloun Sisoulith to Pay State Visit to China
Beijing: President Thongloun Sisoulith is set to embark on a state visit to China. The visit is intended to enhance the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Laos and China, while advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership shared by t…
Laos Reports Progress on Cave Rescue, Mining Crackdown, and Economic Stability Amid Global Pressures
Vientiane: Officials reported that international conflicts and economic uncertainty have impacted commodity prices and transportation costs in Laos. Despite these challenges, the government assured that political stability remains intact.
According t…