The Laos government and conservation groups estimate there are only about 800 elephants left in the country — 400 wild elephants, 400 in captivity.
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Myanmar looks to stronger ties with ADB
In the hope of achieving sustainable and inclusive growth through connectivity in line with its Country Partnership Strategy, Myanmar has committed to strengthen its relationship with Asia Development Bank.
Shipping plastic waste to poor countries just got harder
Under the amended treaty, exporters must first obtain consent from the governments of receiving nations before shipping the most contaminated, mixed, or unrecyclable plastic waste.
Wheezing Thailand needs a clean-air act, government told
Efforts are unsuccessful due to lack of a holistic approach in addressing such measures, unclear and inefficient environmental-law enforcement, and the authorities’ economic development biases.
A clear path to cleaner air?
Official action plan for Euro 5 and Euro 6 that car makers and car importers must comply with by 2021 and 2022.
Lao Villagers Refuse to Yield Land for SEZ
At least 140 families are refusing to sell their land, but developers have begun the hasty construction of an access road that would bring construction traffic dangerously close to some of the villages.
Lao electricity to bring forex
Electricity generation looks set to take a leading role in supplying Laos with foreign exchange in the coming years, according to data from the Bank of the Lao PDR.