The smog problem has been compounded by climate change, said the report as it recommended that agencies concerned must attach importance to the problem and makes assessments of its impacts on various aspects.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Fears scrap imports are on the rise
As other countries worldwide restrict the amount of scrap material allowed in, the ministry of finance has warned in a draft regulation that Vietnam could become a dumping ground.
Without course correction, tigers could be wiped out in Thailand, Myanmar: Study
Experts said that the absence of political leadership on wildlife in Southeast Asian countries has hamstrung the tiger recovery programme.
Lancang-Mekong cultural exchange youth camp launched in Myanmar
A Lancang-Mekong Cultural Exchange Youth Camp was launched in Myanmar’s northern city of Mandalay Monday with the aim of enhancing cooperation between cultural groups and youth artists from six Lancang-Mekong countries.
Chinese company consults locals over Mekong blasting
“Thammachat [the natural system and state of the river] is not undeveloped; It is rich. To do this to the river without answering the concerns of local people would be the same as stealing.”
Cambodia’s bid to be ‘New Macau’ stirs old wounds as Chinese cash in
Yet swathes of new development make it harder to settle old disputes over ownership in a kingdom where land has been commandeered by prominent, government-connected tycoons.
Binh Duong has first wastewater-to-clean water treatment plant
A plant processing industrial wastewater into clean water for daily use and production, the first of its kind in Vietnam.
CPI attempts to bribe MP to keep silent about Myitsone dam project
“My desire is similar to the statement issued by three Kachin parties. I have a sense of oneness with the people. We want the total shutdown of dam project.”
PM calls on soldiers to end role in Cambodian logging
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday called on soldiers to stop colluding with illegal timber traders and work with law enforcement officers to protect natural resources.
Violent clashes break out in Preah Sihanouk, one man shot
According to villagers in the area, some people had been living there for many years, with some spending $4-$5,000 for their plots.