Asia Laos The inauguration ceremony was held for the first meteorological tower in the village of Nathou, which will collect wind data crucial for evaluating wind farm projects in the region
Asia Laos A cooperation pact with Cambodia has been signed on 19 July to curb cross-border scams and drug trafficking, protect citizens and enhance regional security; since late June, Cambodia’s fight on scam networks led to 2.100 arrests and 2.300 deportations
Asia Laos 35.446 unexploded ordnance have been cleared in the first half of 2025 across 14 provinces in Laos, including bombs, landmines and cluster munitions; children remain most at risk, making up over 60% of victims as they unknowingly play with UXO
Asia Laos FAO and IUCN launched a $42 million GEF-funded initiative to protect primary forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific; It supports Laos, PNG and Thailand, aims to manage 3,2M ha, restore 8,5k ha, cut 34M t CO₂, and benefit around 20.000 people
Asia Laos A nationwide blood drive have started in Luang Prabang and Vientiane to tackle persistent shortages ahead of World Blood Donor Day; fear and misinformation hinder donations and the Lao Red Cross is calling for voluntary contributions