Nine years ago, Cambodia’s Land Ministry proposed a new, high-tech capital called “Dragon City” on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. Nearly a decade later, the $80bn development has yet to break ground.
Category: Analysis
Child Malnutrition Rates Still High in Laos Despite Best Efforts
In Sekong province the rate of malnourished children now stands at 49.9, as compared with the national average which is 33 percent.
Coal to dominate Vietnam’s power expansion: Analysis
A substantial shift in government strategy is likely to occur only beyond the next decade as Vietnam is only just starting to facilitate renewable energy into its infrastructure.
Since the environmental protection standard of these new small WTE plants has been set so low, this solution poses a risk to people from severely hazardous pollutants such as dioxin,
Ancient Angkor’s mysterious decline may have been slow, not sudden
Now the scientists suspect that the steady departure of bigwigs caused the water system to fall into disrepair and ultimately fail.
Climate change may undermine Kingdom’s mango production
“Due to climate change, [mango] flowers were destroyed by too much rain and now there is drought coming. The ponds in some areas are slowly drying up.”
Biodiversity, people’s livelihoods at risk in Chindwin River Basin
The largest tributary of the Ayeyarwady River supports vital ecological services and biological diversity that provide the essential needs for six million people in Myanmar.
Researchers come up with over 60 innovations to help tackle air pollution
In the wake of Thailand’s growing air quality problems, Thailand Research Fund has come up with over 60 innovations that can be turned into practical technology.
Agri-tourism attracts more visitors to Mekong Delta
“Combining agricultural production with tourism, farmers can raise their incomes by two to three times compared to production and consumption of agricultural products,” Cao said.
Can Laos afford to be the ‘Battery of Asia’?
“Leading international trade agencies and transnational energy investors insisted Laos carry on with its controversial ‘Battery of Asia’ policy.”