apan has decided to invest in the full phase implementation of the Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in southern Myanmar, Japan’s ambassador says.
Category: Mekong
Regional Agenda Set for 27th Mekong River Commission Meeting
To focus on a new 10-year strategic plan (2021-2030) and a five-year strategic plan (2021-2025) for the development of the river.
Typhoon Vamco strikes Vietnam showing force of climate crisis
A case study in climate challenges yet again, from sea level rise and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta to the country’s reliance on coal.
Mekong states aim to boost ties with Japan, South Korea
Leaders of Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam discuss cooperation in various sectors with Tokyo, Seoul
Explainer: How hydropower dams can help ASEAN fight climate change
The future of power supply in Southeast Asia may be greener if we stop, or limit, the construction of new dams, and instead focus on real rrenewables.
Extreme weather highlights Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to climate change
In Vietnam alone, at least 90,000 people were forced from their homes during the first several weeks of October.
China’s strategy to divide ASEAN: An Assessment
Whenever there are discussion about Chinese dams on the Mekong River, pro-China countries try to act as spoilers.
After Mekong Data Deal, Experts Call for More Upstream Information, Transparency
China’s agreement is still very limited, just two stations where there are upstream dams that are not included.
Ex-Singaporean Diplomat Says ASEAN May Have to Expel Cambodia and Laos
Revoking ASEAN membership for Cambodia and Laos for allowing an external power (China) to exert influence on them.
Floods hamper rice harvest in major Asian hubs, hit supply
Pushing up export prices for the Vietnamese variety and domestic rates in Bangladesh, while Thai traders warned of a risk to fresh supply.