The body of water provides most the country’s protein production. But overfishing and climate change threaten life on the lake
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Riding the Durian Belt and Road: Risky times for Thai agriculture
As the Chinese dragon whips its tail, must Thai farmers fall in line, or can they gain some traction on their own to shape Thailand’s future agricultural policy?
Vietnam faces challenges in ensuring water security
Neighbouring countries upstream of the rivers like the Mekong tend to exploit the water resources, creating more pressure on Vietnam’s water security.
Fixing Thailand’s legacy of conflict, pollution.
It’s evident that under the military regime, there is no chance we will get laws that effectively protect public health and the environment.
Solar rooftop panels ease thirst for power in Vietnam
With the prospects of power shortages in the coming time as well as concerns about transmission line and grid connection, solar rooftop panels could ease power demand, while contributing to sustainable development.
Dam claims hold no water: experts
No benefits will materialize. Approval was based on a 15-year-old Environmental Impact Assessment, and the situation had changed.
Deft Diplomacy Required as China, Japan Court Myanmar
Understanding the value of Myanmar’s strategic location in Southeast Asia, China and Japan are accelerating efforts to further their own grand plans.
The Trouble With the Lancang Mekong Cooperation Forum
The LMC was born from China’s unilateral dam building, but that same fact may also undermine the forum in the end.
Operation Mekong / Southeast Asia’s place in China’s new world order
Around the globe, Beijing is in the process of securing raw materials, opening up trade corridors and new markets In no .other region, however, has China’s influence advanced as far as in the Mekong states.
Myanmar law aims to settle land claims, but could cause conflict
The amended law “shows no concerns to the rights of indigenous people or human rights norms and discourages peace building.”