China appeared to be a key factor in Vietnam’s recent decision to stop foreign investors from funding its North-South Expressway, and ruling out Chinese tech firm Huawei from its national 5G roll-out.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Dams destroy Mekong tourism
In the past, the travel industry could escape criticism by saying it was “none of our business.” Today, sitting on the fence is an unacceptable; must be more vocal to protect the region’s greatest asset — the river.
Vietnam shooting itself in the foot with Laos dam
The participation of a Vietnamese state-owned company in the Luang Prabang Dam project is “incongruous” with repeated concerns expressed by Vietnam over mainstream dams to date.
Luang Prabang hydropower dam project under review
The MRC says that the working group set November 8 as the kick-off date for a six-month prior consultation process of Luang Prabang, a 1,460 megawatt dam project.
Law enforcement ineffective in K Speu land grab case, says NGO
Authorities have failed to implemented a warrant for perpetrators who had taken possession of land within a wildlife sanctuary to plant mango, jackfruit and coconut trees.
ASEAN Officials Call for Cooperation on Haze Prevention
If each country goes back and really tries to mitigate the issue, I am sure ASEAN will be able to commit” to [be] haze-free [by] 2020.”
How China Pushes Its Agenda In Myanmar Media
China has asserted its economic power with energy and infrastructure projects across Myanmar, fueling local opposition to the superpower’s efforts to tap the country’s resources.
Thailand and Germany push global knowledge exchange to rethink Circular Economy
Germany is Thailand’s most important bilateral climate partner. Germany shares its experiences with Thailand on renewable energy, resource efficiency and combating climate change.