China acknowledges concerns about the impacts on people’s livelihoods of its rapid-blasting, Mekong channelization project–may amend/cancel the project.
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Most workers in manufacturing in danger of being eliminated
74% of manufacturing workers in Vietnam are expected to lose their jobs because of the impact of the fourth industrial revolution–highest in ASEAN
Thailand’s Urban Planning: a Weapon against the Poor
The downtrodden of Thailand’s cities are being driven out of the city in the name of condos and infrastructure.
Southeast Asia’s largest wind project gets $1.1 billion funding injection
SEA’s leading nation for solar energy—Thailand—could be the frontrunner in wind energy after renewables developer WEH secured funding for the region’s biggest wind power project yet.
Myanmar emerging as key component in China’s Belt Road Initiative
It now seems inevitable that Myanmar will grant the deep water port and SEZ development to China, despite community concerns.
Testing the winds in Cambodia’s energy sector
A new study focusing on wind energy’s potential in coastal provinces is expected to complete next year.
Mon State expects fresh FDI next year
Thailand is so far the biggest investor in Mon State, with Thai petroleum firm PTTEP having invested some $2.1 billion in an offshore gas field in the Gulf of Martaban.
Medicinal plant potential under scrutiny
The project supports Laos’ research and development of traditional medicines, the first step towards commercial production for domestic and export sales.
Human rights advice for Thais who invest abroad
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights has provided three recommendations to prevent human rights violations stemming from Thai investment overseas.
Transport sector speeds up for fourth industrial revolution
The industry has set up high speed road systems and applied information technology and Internet connections in providing transport services