Homes and farmland have been flooded following the bust of the under construction Nam Ao Hydropower Project on Sep 11.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Saigon’s walking dread
With some of the world’s most cluttered sidewalks and reluctant pedestrians, getting around Saigon by foot can be a drag.
Fresh bid to tackle illegal wildlife trade
“There is one overriding principle that drives the business -– it’s of huge value with low risk. And that’s why we are losing the battle, rapidly,” says USAID Wildlife Asia’s law enforcement specialist.
Thai coal mine’s emissions under fire in Myanmar
People affected by emissions from a coal mine project of Thai companies in Tanintharyi Region have urged the Thai authorities to take action.
Can LNG fill Myanmar’s power gap?
Insufficient electricity is one of the major problems Myanmar faces when it comes to attracting investment, can Liquid Natural Gas be the answer?
Deforestation in Cambodia” the ignored cost of cutting down trees
Cambodia stands to lose US$130 million per year in economic benefit unless deforestation in the Veun Sai-Siem Pang National Park (VSSPNP) is halted.
Death by dam for the Mekong
Laos’ Pak Beng dam, developed by China and supported by Thailand, has divided riparian nations over how best to manage the river’s resources
Hong Kong leader heads to Myanmar seeking to complement Belt and Road
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam visits Myanmar this week in an effort to step up its game in ASEAN and is expected to promote Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative.
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
Two steps forward as smart city pioneers
Iniative that promote the country’s advancement in strategic areas such as health and tourism, the environment and the establishment of trading hubs.