Cambodian women regularly spearhead land rights demonstrations, and in recent years some have even parlayed their newfound activism into entering the political sphere.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Ministry to investigate Prey Lang land grabs
Community network has asked the government to investigate homes in a protected area by a group of families claiming they were granted a social land concession.
Transport sector speeds up for fourth industrial revolution
The industry has set up high speed road systems and applied information technology and Internet connections in providing transport services
EIA consultants cite firms refusing to admit negative impacts as top challenge
The EIA consultants were polled on their biggest challenges in submitting reports that met the required standard.
‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative underway, but experts warn of difficulties ahead
CHINA’S’s railway link with Asean has started to materialise but Chinese government’s financial support for the “One Belt, One Road” project could dry up in the future.
Paper plant pushes out ancient nipa palm forest
The project would destroy a 100-year-old nipa palm forest in, causing pollution, loss of biodiversity, and irrevocable damage to livelihoods in the community.
Myanmar tackles food safety in bid to boost agricultural exports
Official said Myanmar still has limited access to attractive market segments in the world due to its weaknesses in food safety
China moots economic corridor with Myanmar for easy access to Indian Ocean
The proposal will further develop China-Myanmar cooperation under the Belt and Road initiative.
Central Power Corporation operates electric cars, charging station in Da Nang
Solar panels manufactured by Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric were placed in an area of 300 square meters.
From friends to strangers: The decline of the Irrawaddy dolphin
Today the Mekong’s dolphins face a new threat. The proposed Sambor Dam on the river’s mainstream in Cambodia.