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Japan Conducts Survey to Revive Dawei SEZ
Japan is surveying to revive the long-delayed Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project, says deputy commerce minister U Aung Htoo
China Is Weaponizing Water
Each year, during China’s rainy season, downstream nations are on high alert as Chinese dams release water to ease pressure with little warning.
It’s time to scrap the Dawei Special Economic Zone
Arguments in favour to build one of the region’s largest industrial zones at Dawei are deeply flawed, and vastly outweighed by its potential for social and environmental damage.
Let the sunshine in
Reporters talk with two citizens who have installed solar panels in their homes — one off the grid, the other on the grid — about what one can expect from investing in renewable energy.
Is Asean ready to adapt?
Readiness varies among countries, but public participation essential for dealing with climate change.
Thailand’s Northeast to become ‘Mekong economic hub’
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the a new economic hub for the Greater Mekong Sub-region will emerge to solve existing problems and develop new projects
Thailand-Vietnam sign 10 deals for greater coooperation
They emphasised the importance of management of the Mekong River to ensure balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
‘Flawed’ EHIA for Thepa coal-fired plant approved
The Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) on the Thepa coal-fired power plant has been approved over strong objections from opposing groups.
All-powerful agency being established to improve water management
Experts have backed the government’s plan to establish a single all-encompassing organisation to combine the efforts of different agencies and oversee the country’s water management policies.