Top Vietnamese scientist speaks about the agricultural challenges facing the Mekong Delta and measures to cope with them.
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Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Govt, civil society organisations review results, sector administration
The government would also discuss cooperation with international organisations.
Gov’t Moves to Resolve Land Disputes Ahead of Election
E.U. Ambassador George Edgar said in an email to VOA Khmer that the E.U. continues to take a “close interest” in the dispute resolution process.
China’s Myanmar bonanza sans responsibility
There are still issues waiting to be solved, such as land compensation to communities, safety concerns, and ecological restoration at the project site: activists
Mekong countries to seek sustainable tourism by training Cultural Heritage Specialist Guides
Mekong officials will meet for the first time for training specialist guides and developing relevant policies for cultural heritage
Call to protect rights of indigenous peoples
Key member of Cambodia’s Ntional Assembly calls for a united effort to safeguard the rights and interests of indigenous peoples.
ASEAN ministers to meet in Laos to discuss disaster management
ASEAN ministers to meet on disaster management in Luang Prabang with focus on the need to prepare resources in readiness for preparedness.
Laos, Vietnam speeding up oil pipeline project
Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc agreed to accelerate the project during the former’s visit to Hanoi earlier this month.
How has climate change affected Vietnam?
In 2016, the consequences of climate change in Vietnam were evident with 10 typhoons and seven tropical depressions in the the South China Sea, more than the average of many years ago.
Govt faces more EEC challenges than was thought, forum hears
Currently, the high-speed rail project is in its early stages and it is a long-term project whole viability remains questionable, says leading economist.