One major recommendation: Topreserve the mainstems of the country’s key rivers – including the Ayeyarwady, Thanlwin and Chindwin among others
Category: Myanmar
‘Alarming levels’ of methamphetamine trafficking in Asia’s Mekong, UN warns
Organized crime groups in Asia’s Mekong region have intensified the production and trafficking of highly-addictive methamphetamine.
Environmentalists dissatisfied with water management study
The study does not measure the content of big minerals, such as lead and arsenic, on the waterways.
Earth Journalism Network holds First ‘Training of Trainers’ in the Asia-Pacific
Thailand hosts leaders of environmental journalist networks to discuss needs and challenges faced in producing environmental content.
Foundation of Fear: 25 years of villagers’ voices from southeast Myanmar
Chronicling ongoing rights abuses by Myanmars most powerful actors against minority groups.
Myanmar Fishing Port to $10 Billion Chinese Debt Bomb?
The town of Kyaukpyu, nestled around a small fishing port on the Bay of Bengal, has the air of a place expecting to get rich soon.
Yangon Chief Minister Unveils 5-Point Vision for Economic Growth
City leaders want to create more investment opportunities in industry, trade and logistics, transportation, energy and sustainable urban development.
Mekong River nations face the hidden costs of China’s dams
Dozens of projects threaten agriculture and fishing in Southeast Asia
Mekong River Commission reaches out to China to avert dam damage
China’s participation key to minimising losses from Mekong dams, says head of Mekong River Commission Pham Tuan Phan
Could Thailand become a global people smuggling destination?
Continued development of ASEAN economic integration is set to increase connectivity across the region. In the process facilitating greater legal and, unfortunately, illegal mobility.