In the last few months, several major port construction, expansion, and improvement projects were either completed, underway, or are being planned.
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Cambodia, Thailand end cross-border rail transport talks
The last starch of a rail line linking Phnom Penh to Thailand was completed last week.
Is Chinese investment taking over the Mekong?
By funding infrastructure and development, China can increase its economic and strategic leverage over poorer neighbors.
Lao makes its mark on the Mekong river
The Ban Mom port’s development will allow it to manage the influx of regional traffic and will also help combat the illegal trafficking of goods and contraband items to and from China.
Positive start for bilateral talks
A joint cabinet retreat will be held in Siem Reap on Thursday and Friday to discuss bilateral issues ranging from development cooperation to border development.
Chinese encouraged to invest more
“Cambodia will not create technical barriers for imported products from China to Cambodia,” Commerce Ministry Chhoun Dara said.
Troubled Wings: 7 Birds We May Lose From The Mekong
Much attention has been given to damages that are being inflicted on Mekong fish by massive infrastructure development. But little has been said about another of the region’s most valuable ecological assets: the spectacular birds of the Mekong.
Border trade plans leave locals in flux
Farmland at this time of the year — the beginning of harvesting season — was once filled with produce waiting to be harvested.
But since the government announced the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tak earlier this year, Mr Sombat said farmers such as himself have been afraid to invest in farming as they have no idea if they will have to leave their land.