Seeking nature’s welfare for our own
September 9, 2019
Two Vietnamese women are demonstrating how nature can do so much more for humankind when efforts are made to work within its bounds.
Leading Thai economist blames inequality for Thailand’s ills
September 13, 2019
Must move away from the emphasis on growth and consumption to the quality of life rather than the quantity of things, says Pasuk Phongpaichit, Emeritus Professor in Political Economy, Chulalongkorn University.
Vietnam’s PM calls for action to secure sustainable development
September 13, 2019
Speaking at a conference themed, ‘For a Decade of More Sustainable Development’, with about 1,000 leaders of the Government, representatives of international organisations, experts, researchers and businesses.
Worker shortage casts doubt on rail projects
September 13, 2019
Thailand’s wants to build a host of rail mega project, but is facing a skilled-labour shortfall of about 100,000 workers.
Kingdom okays 2,400MW power purchase from Laos
September 12, 2019
Cambodia will buy exclusive power from two coal-fired power plants in Laos.
Conference promotes engagement in hydropower planning in Mekong basin
September 12, 2019
Dam construction has worsened drought and saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta for years, leaving critical damage to local production and people’s health.
NASA pioneers malaria-predicting tech in Myanmar
September 12, 2019
But the country still has a higher prevalence than its neighbors in the Mekong region as several drug-resistant strains are taking hold across Southeast Asia.
Mekong Development
Mekong sub-region countries share experience in agricultural extension
September 12, 2019
Start of Latest Mekong Dam brings ecological “Tipping Point’
September 9, 2019
Laos, Malaysia and Thailand Agree to Expand a Trilateral Power Deal
September 9, 2019
Mekong countries bolster cooperation in traditional medicine
September 6, 2019
Cambodia
Mangrove forest to be planted
September 10, 2019
The need to establish research universities in Cambodia
September 13, 2019
NGO, indigenous communities call for stronger conservation efforts
September 12, 2019
Tigers are doomed if efforts to save them remain wanting
September 9, 2019
Laos
Laos hydropower plant begins operation
September 10, 2019
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
September 9, 2019
S Korean President Vows to Continue Support for Dam Collapse Victims
September 9, 2019
Myanmar
Myanmar to use US$1 billion loan for infrastructure projects
September 10, 2019
Military road defies Myanmar national ceasefire, fuels insecurity
September 13, 2019
Wild elephant killed in Ayeyarwady
September 13, 2019
Myanmar seizes over 180 tons of illegal timbers in a week
September 12, 2019
Thailand
Microplastic waste found in Trang mackerel
September 11, 2019
Thailand’s jump to high-income status at risk: Fitch
September 11, 2019
Panel to take charge of EEC Development Fund
September 10, 2019
Thailand’s southern provinces suffering Sumatran burn-off smoke haze
September 10, 2019
Vietnam
Project launched to boost ties in threatened species conservation
September 12, 2019
Vietnam wants to be top 15 organic farming countries
September 10, 2019
