“By expanding business ties with the Myanmar military as it carries out a bloody crackdown, the Thai state-owned PTT has shown little regard for the lives and freedom of Myanmar’s people,” said Shayna Bauchner, an Asia researcher for the watchdog group.
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Two Lao Workers Die From Suspected Chemical Use at Chinese-Owned Banana Farm
“This banana plantation uses a lot of chemicals to kill weeds and insects and wash the bananas, and the workers who spray them don’t wear masks,” a coworker said. “The two men who died both had chemicals building up in their systems for over a year.”
Bunong plead to keep traditional slash-and-burn way of life
“If we are not allowed to do our Bunong traditional jobs that have been practised in Cambodia since a long time ago, we worry that slash-and-burn farming will disappear from our culture” said Kroung Tola, a Bunong.
Norway and Vietnam agree major aquaculture co-operation
Grete Lochen, the Norwegian Ambassador said Vietnam had considerable potential when it came to aquaculture growth, adding that Norway had the experience to promote the sustainable development of industrial scale fish farming.
Andaman coast to make UNESCO bid
The nomination process involves the inclusion of the Andaman Marine Protected Areas on Thailand’s tentative list, which will later be presented to the World Heritage Center
Cambodia: NGOs economy and its downside effects
With rapid economic growth, coupled with the global “aid fatigue” when some donors are phasing out their assistance or shift their funds to other prioritised countries, people have started to question the sustainability of NGOs economy.
Transforming regional framework into national actions
Mekong Institute’s peer-to-peer learning experiences and sharing of good regulatory practices across Cambodia, China, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam were also highlighted.
Four homes collapse into the Mekong River
Keo Sinuo, a villager living in Prek Dach commune, said that he believes the riverbank is collapsing due to the pumping of sand from the Mekong river.
Kampong Speu: Palm sugar and a Cambodian tradition
Palm sugar has a strong bond with Cambodia and is the livelihood of farmers in Kampong Speu while showing its economic potential in the international market. Despite this significance, the issues of labor shortages and land development could lead to its disappearance.
Myanmar Coup Leader Vows to Protect China-Backed Enterprises
The regime reorganized three crucial committees in March as it pushes ahead with plans to implement giant infrastructure projects which are a part of China’s Ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.