Work began on the Shwe Kokko project in 2017. Allegations soon emerged that Chinese criminal gangs are involved in the project and are using it as a base for illicit activities including money laundering.
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Kingdom’s sustainable energy plans may be empowered as oil and gas industries stumble
Cambodia’s plans to develop sustainable energy generation may get a boost from international investors eyeing the region for opportunities.
Min of Agriculture responds to allegations of loss of fisheries
The Ministry of Agriculture responds to criticism and accusations by opposition groups and the media that the decline and loss of fish production is due to the incompetence of the Ministry, the Fisheries Administration and local officials.
Citizen scientists tackle Mekong environmental challenges
The process of community citizen science is in line with the desirable process of public participation, which is intended to influence decisions, elevate democratic capacity, and empower marginalized individuals and communities.
Mother Nature eco activists arrested on ‘terrorism’ charges
On Friday, government mouthpiece Fresh News reported that National Police Spokesperson Chhay Kimkhouen that the Mother Nature activists were not engaging in environmental protection but were instead using foreign funds to topple the government.
Myanmar junta’s growing reliance on extractives for cash raises concerns
If governments effectively sanction or suspend the natural gas revenue generated for the military junta, it will lose $1 billion a year being used to hurt Myanmar’s people,” John Sifton, Asia advocacy director for Human Rights Watch, one of several groups that has campaigned to stop gas payments to the junta, said in a statement. “That kind of economic impact could put real pressure on the military to stop its brutal repression and return the country to a democratic path.”
One hundred years of devastation
For example, by building 11 giant dams on the Mekong, just before the river crosses into Southeast Asia, China has secured the ability to turn off the region’s water tap. But the CCP is failing to consider the high costs of its strategy, which extend far beyond political friction with neighbours.
Global community should beware of Beijing weaponizing water resources
Why are these five countries submissive to the CCP? Because they have been shortchanged.
Mekong River water levels see big jump due to torrential rain
“The region has received approximately 60% higher than average rainfall this month when compared to the same period in 2019 and 2020,” said Dr Lam Hung Son, Head of the MRC Secretariat’s Regional Flood and Drought Management Centre, noting that rainfall will be lower than average in July and about average in August and September.
Wildlife trafficking in Vietnam remains complex: report
Of note, elephant tusk smuggling remains rampant with illegally trading of ivory products found in 27 out of 31 surveyed locations. Many wild animals are kept in cages with poor sanitation, posing risks of spreading diseases.