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News channel or source: https://www.rfa.org/english/laos/2024/12/05/laos-sinkhole/
Published on: Friday 06 December 2024
A massive sinkhole that opened up in a rice paddy in central Laos’ Khammouane province was likely caused by excavation at a Chinese-owned potash mine, residents said Thursday. Residents of Thakhaek ...
News Laos » Khammouane » Health: Storms Maysak and Bavi leave over 6,500 people affected in Laos' Khammouane district
News channel or source: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/27/storms-maysak-and-bavi-leave-over-6500-people-affected-in-laos039-khammouane-district
Published on: Monday 27 July 2026
Flooding triggered by tropical storms Maysak and Bavi has affected more than 6,500 people in Khounkham district, Khammouane, causing extensive damage to farmland, infrastructure, and livestock. -- ...
News Laos » Khammouane » Health: The European Union and Lao PDR celebrate increase in access to potable water in Savannakhet and Khammouane Provinces
News channel or source: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/lao-pdr/european-union-and-lao-pdr-celebrate-increase-access-potable-water-savannakhet-and-khammouane_en?s=183
Published on: Monday 19 September 2016
Access to safe water is a human right and fundamental to improve public health. In 2018, the European Union and KfW Development Bank partnered with the Government of Lao PDR to increase access to ...