The National Mine Action Conference begins on Wednesday to develop new means to enhance the mobilisation of resources and personnel.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Vietnam, US launch joint project to combat wildlife crime
The US$10 million effort aims to support strategies to tackle wildlife crimes in this global hub for wildlife trade.
Earth Journalism Network holds First ‘Training of Trainers’ in the Asia-Pacific
Thailand hosts leaders of environmental journalist networks to discuss needs and challenges faced in producing environmental content.
Strategy for agroforestry development in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is preparing for a long-term strategy to speed adoption of agroforestry throughout the country
Foundation of Fear: 25 years of villagers’ voices from southeast Myanmar
Chronicling ongoing rights abuses by Myanmars most powerful actors against minority groups.
Myanmar Fishing Port to $10 Billion Chinese Debt Bomb?
The town of Kyaukpyu, nestled around a small fishing port on the Bay of Bengal, has the air of a place expecting to get rich soon.
Yangon Chief Minister Unveils 5-Point Vision for Economic Growth
City leaders want to create more investment opportunities in industry, trade and logistics, transportation, energy and sustainable urban development.
Organisations concerned over rivers’ water quality
Water quality in the Sesan, Srepok and Sekong rivers threatens livelihood of 3.4 million people in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
Four Chinese Nationals for Alleged ‘Drilling’ at Angkor Wat Complex
The men were construction workers employed by a Chinese company accepting without authorization.
Vietnam’s demand for investment in environment remains huge
Vietnam needs US$ 4.07 billion to produce environmental equipment by 2020, and US$9.7 billion by 2030.