Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
A Chinese takeaway in Cambodia
But the trickle-down effect of Chinese largesse has been minimal, exacerbating an already burgeoning wealth gap between the politically connected, aspiring mercantile class and the poor who can only watch, dumbfounded.
Maya Bay ongoing closure draws ire from tour firms
The closure of the world-class tourist site, Maya Bay in Krabi, to visitors was extended indefinitely to allow the damaged marine ecosystem to fully recover, drawing immediate protests from tour operators.
Mekong communities urged to organise emergency plans
A communities-led emergency response plan is being advocated to cope with water hazards and dam disasters on the entire Mekong River Basin, as climate change magnifies the threats of water disasters posed by dams.
The Cambodian People’s Party and a “proof of concept” irrigation scheme
Cambodia’s dominant political network has infiltrated down to the local level through a hydraulic control paradigm, unwittingly aided and abetted by international development assistance.
Cementing Cambodia’s future, but at what cost?
As the Kingdom’s construction boom continues, the local production of cement has evolved alongside it. But potential environmental issues may prove costly
Vietnam emerges as alternative destination for foreign manufacturers
Manufacturers in Vietnam, both Vietnamese and foreign invested, in the fields of textiles & garments, interior furniture, lamps and technology have reported that revenue from key markets is on the rise amid information that importers have reduced orders with Chinese enterprises.