Working sessions with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam Electricity, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) toward agreements on hydropower development in Laos, and power purchase.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Plans begin for Bangkok’s next smog season
The primary source of PM2.5 in Bangkok is exhaust from millions of cars, meaning it was crucial to focus on limiting emissions in the transport sector to ease air pollution.
Pursuing holistic water management solutions
“In the past, we had only one solution for all problems – building dams – but now we have adjusted our water management.”
The Controversial Myitsone Dam Projects: What China Should Do
China should publicly reveal the contract signed with the previous military regime, disclose the full list of people who may have taken bribes, and heed the voices of Myanmar’s citizens.
Thailand’s Community Forest Bill passes NLA
The long-awaited Forest Community Bill has finally been approved, putting an end to campaigns – dating back almost three decades – for more public say in the designation of green areas.
Compensation talks begin for Lao dam disaster victims
Environmental activists and rights campaigners want the dam’s backers to do more than just pay out money – they should help restore their livelihoods, too.
Siem Reap waste ‘pollutes’ river
Residents of Siem Reap province criticised the flow of sewage polluting Siem Reap River on Thursday, saying it negatively impacted the environment and ruined Cambodia’s reputation.