As much as 80 percent of water volume goes to hydropower plants, and only 20 percent goes to the lower courses, causing water shortages in Da Nang.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Experts debate feasibility of mining Red River Delta coalfield
Negative effects would probably outweigh positive ones, with big challenges coming from difficulties in acquisition of residential and agricultural lands on such a large scale.
Joys and perils of living in Moe Yoon Gyi Wildlife Sanctuary
The villagers noted that bird species that used to attract local and foreign visitors have become scarce, such as the Oriental darter, Indian shag and many others.
Japanese experts on Myanmar readiness to become a regional trade/supply hub
In the long term Japan hopes to secure a solid presence in the Dawei SEZ area through assisting ports and industrial zone development.
Thailand leads charge to protect soil
New regional center to work to empower countries and local communities, raise awareness of soil resource care and stimulate action toward sustainable soil management.
Tracing the safeguards against illegal logging in Vietnam
An estimated 30,000 to 50,000 forest violations are reported every year in the Southeast Asian country.