Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Shoddy Construction Plagues Myitsone Dam Relocation Sites
According to relocated villagers the houses were built by Asia World quickly using poor materials. Asia World, is a large Myanmar conglomerate founded by Lo Hsing Han, a former militia leader infamously dubbed the “Godfather of Heroin” by American officials.
Safari zone plan meets strong opposition
The Royal Forest Department (RFD), along with numerous environmental activists have expressed their opposition to a plan to turn 30,000 rai of forest adjacent to Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary into a safari zone.
Gold mining operation kicks off in Xaysomboun
As part of the gold mining development project, the company will seek permission to establish the Lao People’s Bank to provide loans to local people and farmers in the project area.
Việt Nam boosts fight against illegal timber products
Illegally harvested timber, as well as traders of this item, will not be able to enter the supply chain under new rules to comply with the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade.