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.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
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.
Myanmar must establish cultivation of new plant species and seeds
Myanmar must build businesses in the cultivation of new plant species and seed production says Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
Master plan to protect sea
A master plan on the use of Vietnam’s sea is being built by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, a necessary move according to experts.
Deforestation in Cambodia linked to ill health in children
Study finds loss of dense forest cover in Cambodia is associated with an increased risk of diarrhea, acute respiratory infection and fever in children younger than five years.
Salween River Youth Ask: Must We Bear the Burden for Development?
Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission is holding a seminar on Thai outbound investment that will discuss the Hatgyi Dam.
Huge Japanese delegation to focus EEC investment
Thailand plans to invest about Bt700 billion to construct and develop the Eastern Economic Corridor over the next five years.