Why are Special Economic Zones so attractive to Vietnam’s government, despite proven shortcomings?
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Myanmar-Thailand highway branded ‘ecological and social disaster’
Community and conservation groups in Myanmar say the planned highway linking a port project to Thailand will uproot indigenous people from their homes and farms.
Vietnam’s economic zones derailed by anti-China protests
he Vietnamese government’s plan to open the country’s first three special economic zones have been stalled until next year at the earliest due to large demonstrations by those wary of an influx of Chinese businesses.
Workers say no to Vietnam’s ‘Special Exploitation Zones’
The 131 approved businesses and industries for these zones are not “green, high-tech, and knowledge-based” as stated goals–they’re completely the opposite.
Lao Families Fear Getting Cheated by Developers of New SEZ in Champasak Province
Losing land to developers spending US$9 billion on 35 five-star hotels and casinos near the Mekong’s majestic Khone Falls.
Thailand’s Special Economic Zones Fail to Deliver
Due to competing investment schemes, the distance from the main centers of Thailand’s economy, and an unclear political future, SEZ’s are unlikely to live up to expectations.
Thai industrial park developer plumbs expansion on the Mekong
Amata Corp. of Thailand plans to develop industrial estates in cheaper neighboring countries along the Mekong River where it is betting manufacturing will pick up.
Rakhine to construct Maungdaw economic zone
An economic zone in northern Rakhine State is expected to start when the current situation in the area has calmed down
Dawei’s ill-starred ‘zombie’ project
Investors rekindle hope in the sluggish Dawei Special Economic Zone amidst increasing concerns surrounding its social and environmental impacts
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