China’s experience offers lessons for countries facing growing waste problems and energy demand.
Category: Analysis
High expectations, low confidence at Invest Myanmar Summit
The government evinced high hopes for a rebound in foreign investment at a recent event in Nay Pyi Taw but its expectations are not shared by many in the private sector.
The race to save Myanmar’s Inle Lake
The famed tourist spot with floating gardens and the graceful leg-rowing style of its fisherman is drying up and urgent action is needed to avoid disaster.
The Controversial Myitsone Dam Projects: What China Should Do
China should publicly reveal the contract signed with the previous military regime, disclose the full list of people who may have taken bribes, and heed the voices of Myanmar’s citizens.
Will Thai election turmoil hit China-backed US$54 billion EEC
The 1.7 trillion baht (US$54.2 billion) development heavily reliant on Chinese backing, should emerge unscathed by the kingdom’s pre-election political turmoil, analysts say.
When Floods Cross Borders, Satellite Data Can Help
If local leaders in Cambodia had had access to satellite data that kept them informed of the status of the dam in Laos, they may have been able to prevent the loss of many lives.
Review: Last Days of the Mighty Mekong
In this compelling account, Brian Eyler travels down the river, meeting the rebels trying to save it from destruction