Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
On track to meet Yangon’s growing water needs
Besides Yangon, many other parts of the country face water shortages during the hot season, roughly from mid-February to mid-May.
Government unveils new development vision
The plan entails the transformation of the economy from the current dependence on natural resources to a knowledge-based economy, and the economy must be more environmentally friendly.
Thai forest rangers find themselves outgunned when tackling poachers
The country is a key transit point for smugglers moving on to Vietnam and China, two of the world’s biggest markets for parts from endangered and protected species.