Authorities in the capital are trialling the use of electric rubbish trucks, equipped with a sophisticated rubbish collection system able to compress rubbish to 3 m3, and will distribute more than 1.000 rubbish collection bins to target villages

A national seed policy to ensure quality seed production, improve yields, and enhance food security is being implemented; by integrating digital tools, the initiative also supports sustainable farming and competitiveness in global markets

Researchers in Laos are analyzing elephant DNA from dung to understand their alarming decline; protection plans include keeping elephants in captivity for breeding to restore the species while tracking diversity and key habitats for conservation efforts

Lao coffee, sustainably grown on the Bolaven Plateau, is earning global recognition; farmers use organic, shade-grown methods to preserve biodiversity and enhance quality; United Producer Lao Coffee is positioning coffee as a key export and cultural asset

The government held a meeting in Vientiane targeting Lao diaspora and descendants of Lao heritage; officials urged them to reconnect with their ancestral homeland and explore investment opportunities to support economic growth and strengthen cultural ties