MRC’s study on the Sesan and Srepok noted “concern” at the lack of information and coordination on flooding forecasting, flood control and flood warnings in the rivers’ basins,
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Vietnam province says yes to new hydropower plants in rumbling earthquake zone
Dismissing safety and environmental fears, Quang Nam’s chairman says a stable power supply is vital.
Chinese Delegation Visits Myanmar Locals Displaced by Controversial Dam Project
China’s ambassador to Myanmar met on Friday with residents forced to relocate for the construction of the controversial China-backed Myitsone Dam project in Kachin state in a bid to gain local support for the restart of the project, a local resident and state official said.
China wants to resume construction of the U.S. $3.6-billion hydropower project, which was temporarily halted by former President Thein Sein in 2011, Ambassador Hong Liang told Kachin Chief Minister Khent Aung and his cabinet during his first visit to the state.