Southern Vietnam facing power shortages up to 3.7 billion kWh in 2021, 10 billion kWh in 2022 and approximately 12 billion kWh in 2023.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Minister Defends 45,000ha Chinese Development
Minister dismisses concerns that the massive airport and seaport project in Koh Kong province will be used for Chinese military purposes.
Chinese-built hydropower project has high responsibility to protect environment: Cambodian official
Lower Sesan II Hydropower Company pays particular attention to environmental protection, complying with all requirements.
Lancang-Mekong Cooperation: Blessing or curse?
Chinese investment may be a source of capital, but there are many risks from LMC projects which are often contained within opaque, non-binding agreements.
Policy gaps plague lower Mekong amidst hydropower backlash
Countries along the famous river basin need to strengthen legislation and consider non-hydro alternatives amidst climate change threats, experts say.