Could tourism be a better road forward for Laos now that its hydropower development schemes are increasingly being called into question?
Tag: economic development
Poor Governance Seen as Hindering Cambodia’s Growth
About a fifth of Cambodians live below the national poverty line, according to the World Bank.
Cambodia’s port-construction and expansion frenzy
In the last few months, several major port construction, expansion, and improvement projects were either completed, underway, or are being planned.
The residents of Vietnam’s Red River
None want to be here but none can afford to be anywhere else.
Management of Vietnam’s coastal land still ineffective
Marine economic potential is untapped–communities’ access to these natural areas is limited–environment pollution grows.
Vietnam Is Following China in its Economic Development
Vietnam is imitating China in its efforts to grow economically and lags its larger neighbor only by about a decade, experts say.
Yangon Chief Minister Unveils 5-Point Vision for Economic Growth
City leaders want to create more investment opportunities in industry, trade and logistics, transportation, energy and sustainable urban development.
Sustainable tourism development in heritage sites talked in Hanoi
Benefits, but the overdevelopment of tourism in several coastal provinces results in numerous negative impacts
Laos and Cambodia: the China dance
Laos and Cambodia are often seen as little more than political twins who have chosen to reap economic benefits from China in exchange for their loyalty to the Middle Kingdom.
Asean to give infrastructure a big push
ASEAN governments are set to speed up implementation of large infrastructure projects by taking advantage of the fast growth and the ample liquidity in the global financial market.