An economic zone in northern Rakhine State is expected to start when the current situation in the area has calmed down
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Singapore signs MOU to develop SEZ and township in Laos
Singapore and Laos cooperate on a master developement for an industrial zone covering 1,300 hectares in Laos’ capital Vientiane
Salt farmers struggle with extreme weather and weak crops
Thi Hau has been pole-shouldering salt for more than half of her lifetime, but the poor crop of salt this year threatens her future.
Japan Conducts Survey to Revive Dawei SEZ
Japan is surveying to revive the long-delayed Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project, says deputy commerce minister U Aung Htoo
It’s time to scrap the Dawei Special Economic Zone
Arguments in favour to build one of the region’s largest industrial zones at Dawei are deeply flawed, and vastly outweighed by its potential for social and environmental damage.
Myanmar economy needs ‘predictable policy,’ new reform leader urges
In first public speech after taking new role, Set Aung offers to-do list to government leaders
Sinking feeling for Asean fisheries
Southeast Asians eat twice the global average of fish and seafood, but falling catches, unsustainable aquaculture and poor governance have imperiled the crucial industry
Harsh sentence for blogger may haunt Vietnam’s environmental movement
If I had the chance to choose again I would still choose my way: Mother Mushroom.
From Fossil Fuel to Clean Energy in ASEAN: Diversification is key
ASEAN’s pathway to an efficient and sustainable energy landscape is paved with with diverse sources.
Rayong Bay a ‘dead sea’ for fishermen
Home to Thailand’s largest petrochemical and industrial hub, the coastal province is plagued with pollution. A major oil spill four years ago added further insult to the injury.