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American father and son die from wasp attack in Laos
The New York Times, Published on 05/11/2025
» An American father and his teenage son died after being stung by swarms of venomous wasps on a zip-lining tour through the tropical forests of northern Laos, according to reports that emerged this week.
Rescued moon bear cubs ‘doing well’ in Laos
Reuters, Published on 09/04/2024
» LUANG PRABANG, Laos - Sixteen Asiatic Black Bear cubs rescued from the home of a wildlife poacher in Laos last month are thriving at a sanctuary for the endangered species, where they are being cared for around-the-clock by local and international conservationists.
Laos gears up for Jan 1 reopening
AFP, Published on 18/12/2021
» Laos has confirmed plans to partially reopen to foreign travellers in the new year, throwing a lifeline to the tourism industry after borders were sealed for more than 18 months to keep out Covid.
Myanmar military fails to quell protests four months after coup
Reuters, Published on 01/06/2021
» Myanmar pro-democracy supporters took to the streets on Tuesday in several districts, as fighting between the army and anti-junta militias raged in border areas, four months after the military ousted an elected government in a coup.
Laos to plough on with third Mekong dam project
Published on 01/07/2020
» Laos is pushing ahead with a hydropower project on the Mekong River, despite reservations aired by neighbouring countries over its potential to harm fisheries and farming downstream, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said on Wednesday.
SE Asia tourism splutters as virus keeps Chinese at home
AFP, Published on 16/02/2020
» LUANG PRABANG, Laos: Elephant parks unvisited, curios at markets unsold as tuk-tuks sit idle: Southeast Asia is facing billions of dollars in losses from a collapse in Chinese tourism since the outbreak of a deadly new coronavirus.
Laos streams ahead on latest Mekong dam
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2020
» LUANG PRABANG: On a wide bank of the Mekong River, yellow markers and visits by surveyors show preparations underway to build Laos' third and largest dam on Southeast Asia's most vital waterway.
13 killed as tour bus crashes in Laos
Associated Press, Published on 20/08/2019
» A tour bus carrying dozens of Chinese passengers crashed in Laos, killing at least 13, officials said Tuesday.
'Kung Fu' red pandas settle into Lao sanctuary
AFP, Published on 11/05/2018
» LUANG PRABANG: Munching on bamboo and lazing under a fan spraying cooling mist, "Jackie Chan" is in a relaxed mood, one of three red pandas once destined for the exotic wildlife trade but now settling into a new home in a leafy sanctuary in Laos.