Water quality in the Sesan, Srepok and Sekong rivers threatens livelihood of 3.4 million people in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
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Mekong River nations face the hidden costs of China’s dams
Dozens of projects threaten agriculture and fishing in Southeast Asia
Field notes from “Cambodia’s beating heart”
The vast Tonle Sap Lake is Southeast Asia’s largest. Now, the country is trying to stop the loss of its lifeblood: the fish that thrive in these waters.
Mekong River Commission reaches out to China to avert dam damage
China’s participation key to minimising losses from Mekong dams, says head of Mekong River Commission Pham Tuan Phan
Challenges for the Belt and Road Initiative in Vietnam
Currently, Vietnam is still awaiting the outcome of the first batch of BRI projects before making any further decisions.
Investing in the energy transition
Technology to address the health and environmental issues associated with cooking with wood and charcoal has been developed in Cambodia.
Vietnam’s PV Power gets govt approval for 2 gas-fired energy plants
The Nhon Trach 3 and Nhon Trach 4 plants will have a combined capacity of 1,500 megawatts and to start power generation in 2020.
Dolphins, Fish Stocks Decline Downstream of Laos’s Don Sahong Dam
Irrawaddy dolphins may be making a comeback in Cambodia, are under increasing threat of extinction in neighboring Laos.
Vietnamese renewable energy crusader wins Goldman Environmental Prize
Using scientific research and engaging state agencies to advocate for sustainable energy in Vietnam.
River dolphins in Cambodia likely to escape from extinction
Population estimates show uptick for the first time in 20 years.