Mekong Eye

Farmers given 90 days to hand in chemicals

May 29, 2020

Manufacturers or importers of hazardous agrochemicals paraquat and chlorpyrifos — which are banned under Thai law — have 270 days to destroy stocks and farmers have a 90-day deadline.
Vietnam development model needs upgrade: WB

May 29, 2020

Vietnam has reached an inflection point in its economic development and needs to look for new models, the World Bank says.
Investigation exposes European firms exploiting loophole to import Myanmar teak

May 29, 2020

A new investigation has uncovered a scheme exploiting a loophole in the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) allowing European companies to buy Myanmar teak without conducting due diligence.
Banana Farms in Laos Sicken Villagers, Even as They Provide Steady Work

May 29, 2020

Villagers working on the Chinese plantations become weak and tired after only two or three years working, and often suffer from chronic headaches and dizziness believed to be from the use of chemicals.
Thailand found failing to log fishermen’s complaints of abuse and slavery

May 29, 2020

Complaints of labour abuses and slavery on Thai fishing boats are routinely going unreported by the authorities, raising fears that hundreds of fishermen have been denied justice and compensation.
Cambodia plans to develop huge Sihanoukville beach

May 28, 2020

Otres 2 Beach is 1,746 metres long and the plan is to contribute boosting the image and cleanliness of the area to attract tourists, to increase the beauty of the public beach, to protect the environment and social order.