The PDP calls for gradually opening up investor participation in waste-to-energy power projects, setting a goal of 500 megawatts from such fuel, representing 30% of total renewable resources by 2037.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Is the environment an important election issue?
As Thailand’s general election looms, what are the major parties saying about key policies towards the environment.
China wants EEC estate land
China wants 1,600 hectares in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor to “create its own community and improve its supply chain in Asean.”
Government may withdraw environmental tax hike proposal
Business considerations causing Vietnam to backtrack on proposed increased environmental taxes on gasoline, kerosene, diesel, mazut, aviation fuel and plastic bags.
Vietnam plans new northern railroad route to China
The 392-kilometer route will start in the border province of Lao Cai and pass through Hanoi — and eight cities and provinces in total – and end in the port city of Hai Phong.
Locals pray for Salween River to always run free
EGAT eyeing mega-projects that may destroy river’s ecosystem; water-diversion project will also harm Mekong, pristine forest.