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Myanmar Lifts Ban on Plantation Teak Exports
Myanmar has seen the world’s third worst case of deforestation, so government leaders are remain very concerned that timber from natural forests could be mistakenly allowed for export.
Chinese media is misleading the public on the impacts of hydro in Laos
The New York Times ran a piece of propaganda and misinformation masquerading as news in May. The piece was entitled “Employment on Hydropower Project in Laos Delivers Better Lives,” created and paid for by China Daily.
Cambodian farmers battle in landmark lawsuit against Thai sugar firm
The lawsuit against Asia’s largest sugar producer, filed on behalf of about 3,000 people, is the first class-action lawsuit filed in a Thai court by plaintiffs from another country against a Thai company operating outside Thailand.
Laos’ mineral output rises despite world commodity price drop
Main minerals explored are gold, copper, potassium, silver, lignite, metal and lime. The government has given approval for 281 companies to invest in mining – 110 firms are investing in exploration, 171 in production.
Myths and reality of Isan inequality
The population of Isan has an average debt of about nine months of earnings, or 75% of annual income.
New solar cheaper than coal in Vietnam within three years
Analysts paint a straightforward picture explaining why a planned 32 GW new coal pipeline should be shelved.