Insufficient electricity is one of the major problems Myanmar faces when it comes to attracting investment, can Liquid Natural Gas be the answer?
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Death by dam for the Mekong
Laos’ Pak Beng dam, developed by China and supported by Thailand, has divided riparian nations over how best to manage the river’s resources
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
Salween River Youth Ask: Must We Bear the Burden for Development?
Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission is holding a seminar on Thai outbound investment that will discuss the Hatgyi Dam.
Huge Japanese delegation to focus EEC investment
Thailand plans to invest about Bt700 billion to construct and develop the Eastern Economic Corridor over the next five years.
Opponents of Thepa coal-fired plant protest
Hundreds of opponents of the Thepa coal-fired power plant marched in Songkhla’s Thepa district against the expedited construction of the project.
Vietnam moving from energy exporter to importer: workshop
The country plans to import around 17 million tonnes of coal, or 31% of the coal needed for electricity generation, in 2020.
Carbon market necessary to attain GHG reduction targets
Vietnam to develop a carbon market as one method to achieve committed greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets.
B Grimm goes big with power projects in Laos
Thailand’s Industrial conglomerate opened Xanamnoy 2 and Xekatam 1 hydropower plants in Champasak province that borders Thailand’s Northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province.
Region’s largest bank: Divesting from fossil fuels will take time
Transitioning away from fossil fuel-based energy can’t happen overnight, as banks’ exposure to oil and gas projects are too significant.