The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has proposed to invest $67.3 million to develop a smart and energy efficient city project (SEECP) in Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
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Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Feasibility study by Chinese firm for Forestry and Eco Agriculture project gets underway
However, the Chinese company needs to finish their feasibility study to determine which kind of plantation is suitable for this area taking into consideration the soil mixture and quality, temperature and climate suitability.
Obstacles and opportunities in Vietnam-Australia ties
Similarly, Australia could prioritise its development assistance for the Mekong Delta, which is facing risks from China-backed hydroelectric dams as well as threats from climate change and environmental degradation.
Sweden pledges $2.5 mil to UNESCO for media development in Cambodia
This new strategic agreement includes activities to be implemented over the next three years, which aims to foster a safe, free, pluralistic and independent media environment conducive to greater freedom of expression and access to information in Cambodia, the statement said.
Get really tough on water polluters, experts advise Vietnam
“It is not just a question of foul smell and strange color. We do not know what chemicals are discharged, which of these are creating the problem, and how dangerous they are.”
US Targets Myanmar’s Junta-Controlled Jade Sector in New Sanctions
Gemstones are a key economic resource for the Burmese military regime that is violently repressing pro-democracy protests in the country and that is responsible for the ongoing lethal attacks against the people of Burma, including the killing of children,” the Treasury Department said, referring to Myanmar by an earlier name.
Crackdown on illegal charcoal kilns in Cardamom Mountains
charcoal kilns are one of the main causes of deforestation, because the raw materials used to make charcoal are trees, especially small trees that need to continue to grow.
Lao government, ethnic communities clash over development projects
The recent conflict between the Lao government and Hmong communities appears to be tied to plans for economic integration and investment projects, including mining, logging, hydropower and tourism.
IMF forecasts 4.2% growth for Cambodia this year and 6.0% next year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast Cambodia’s GDP growth to accelerate from 4.2 percent this year to 6.0 percent in 2022, which would put the country among the fastest growing ASEAN economies next year.
‘Cambodia Burning’ Documentary Shows Unfettered Logging Impact on Forest Ecosystem
Cambodia Burning,” a documentary by filmmaker Sean Gallagher, throws light on the effect Cambodia’s unfettered logging has had on the country’s forest ecosystem. VOA’s Penelope Poulou spoke to the award-winning filmmaker