- ADB approves US$65.8m to boost climate-resilient agrifood systems
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$65.8 million financing package to support the government’s efforts to modernise and strengthen agrifood systems, improve rural livelihoods, and build climate resilience across Laos.The funding for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project aims to improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households and communities. It will also increase the competitiveness of Lao agriculture in both domestic and export markets, the bank said on its website on July 7......More>>>
- Flash flood kills one, others still missing in Luang Prabang
A flash flood struck the northern province of Luang Prabang early on Sunday morning, with one villager known to have died and several others still missing, local media reported.The sudden flood in Huay Yor village, Chomphet district, followed several hours of continuous heavy rain.
Photos showed a powerful current of water cascading down a hillside, causing extensive damage to the flimsy houses scattered on the sloping ground and leaving large amounts of debris in its wake. .....More>>>
- UK, ASEAN launch five-year health programme
The United Kingdom and ASEAN have launched a five-year programme to improve health security and help Southeast Asia better respond to disease outbreaks and climate-related health threats..The ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme was officially launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 4.
The programme is funded by the UK and aims to strengthen regional preparedness, improve access to healthcare, and support joint responses to health emergencies........More>>>
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- Environment ministry plans to release over 65 million fish fingerlings in 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment plans to release over 65 million fish fingerlings and other aquatic species into rivers across Laos this year to promote sustainable conservation, according to a report in the Vientiane Mai newspaper........More>>>
- Police seize over 1.6m amphetamine pills in major drug busts
In two separate operations this week, Lao authorities intercepted massive drug shipments in Bolikhamxay and Bokeo provinces, seizing a combined total of more than 1.6 million amphetamine pills and 235 packets of crystal meth.......More>>>
- Bokeo draws nearly 100,000 tourists in first half of 2025
Bokeo province attracted 98,667 domestic and foreign visitors during the first six months of this year, generating more than US$4.9 million in tourism revenue, according to the provincial Department of Information, Culture and Tourism......More>>>
- Australia supports Laos to improve multigrade teaching
The Australian government is assisting the Ministry of Education and Sports to optimise classroom teaching with the launch of the Teacher Development Video, which explains ways to improve multigrade teaching.......More>>>
- Northern, central Laos on alert as heavy rain brings flood threats
People living near rivers and in low-lying areas of northern and central Laos need to prepare for possible flooding and landslides due to prolonged heavy rain through July 13, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned. ...More>>>
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