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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.”
Top leaders of Vietnam and Laos hold talks
Join hands to sustainably use and manage Mekong River water resources, and tighten their co-operation with third parties within the framework of the East-West Corridor
Creation of new ministry part of Myanmar’s plan to incentivise FDI
In an attempt to reverse a recent decline in foreign investment, Myanmar has set up a new ministry tasked with attracting and facilitating fresh inflows.
Latest survey finds 72 dolphins in Ayeyarwady
Humans are the main cause of Irrawaddy dolphin deaths, with most fatalities believed to have been caused by electroshock fishing, according to WCS Myanmar.
Provincial Lawmakers in Laos Call for More Scrutiny of Foreign Firms
These include Chinese banana plantations and factories that have polluted streams and rivers in northern provinces.
WB pledges to support Vietnam in infrastructure development
he WB is ready to assist Vietnam in building the north-south expressway and waterway, as well as developing energy and a power network.
Waste-to-energy: A renewable opportunity for Southeast Asia?
China’s experience offers lessons for countries facing growing waste problems and energy demand.
Thailand advances Asean energy partnership
Interconnection is crucial in achieving the regional target of 23% renewables share by 2025.