VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The rapid urban development of Laos' capital Vientiane is facing challenges as emboldened residents complain of emissions from nearby factories affecting their quality of life.
Amid the country’s ambition to achieve rapid economic growth and elevate its status beyond that of a Least Developed Country, urban planning, infrastructural development, and zoning have been haphazard, bringing residential areas into close proximity to industrial businesses.
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