An economic zone in northern Rakhine State is expected to start when the current situation in the area has calmed down
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Dawei’s ill-starred ‘zombie’ project
Investors rekindle hope in the sluggish Dawei Special Economic Zone amidst increasing concerns surrounding its social and environmental impacts
B Grimm goes big with power projects in Laos
Thailand’s Industrial conglomerate opened Xanamnoy 2 and Xekatam 1 hydropower plants in Champasak province that borders Thailand’s Northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province.
Is Unesco overreaching in Myanmar?
The United Nations may soon recognize the country’s pristine northernmost Putao area as a World Heritage Site, many locals feel this may cause more harm than good
Region’s largest bank: Divesting from fossil fuels will take time
Transitioning away from fossil fuel-based energy can’t happen overnight, as banks’ exposure to oil and gas projects are too significant.
The high price we pay for deforestation
Floods in many countries are taking a huge toll on life and property; afforestation is one way to address the crisis
Hydro plants power Laos into middle-income status
The Laos government is leveraging its rich hydropower resources in a bid to lift the country out of lower-middle income status by 2020.
Singapore signs MOU to develop SEZ and township in Laos
Singapore and Laos cooperate on a master developement for an industrial zone covering 1,300 hectares in Laos’ capital Vientiane
Korea, 5 Mekong nations agree to widen cooperation
South Korea and five Mekong River countries agree to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation during annual high-level meeting.
Salt farmers struggle with extreme weather and weak crops
Thi Hau has been pole-shouldering salt for more than half of her lifetime, but the poor crop of salt this year threatens her future.