The autocratisation of the Mekong region has significant implications at a time when its giant neighbour China continues a long march to the south.
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Biodiversity, people’s livelihoods at risk in Chindwin River Basin
The largest tributary of the Ayeyarwady River supports vital ecological services and biological diversity that provide the essential needs for six million people in Myanmar.
Chinese tech firm claims digital plans for Mong La SEZ
A Shanghai blockchain company wants to set up a special economic zone in a rebel-held border area of eastern Shan State–issue digital currencies and IDs to the local population.
Risk reviews over Laos Pak Lay hydropower project
The meeting, however, tabled for discussion the first and second regional stakeholder forum reports, including recommendations from stakeholders’ on ways to improve the proposed project.
Scientist suggests ‘green turbine’ as energy solution for Mekong Delta
Under the latest national power development plan, there will be 14 coal-fired thermopower plants in Mekong Delta, of which three are in operation.
How the Buddhist monks of Thailand and Cambodia are fighting the logging industry, one ‘holy’ tree at a time
A unique trend has emerged: Buddhists monks are now bestowing monk-hood onto trees, in the effort to save them.
How Cambodia Could Win a War on Plastics
What the government has done, so far, is paltry at best and indifferent at worst.
