Villages across central Myanmar report water shortages. Access to water has been hampered by drought and water donors are impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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Deforestation of endangered wildlife habitat continues to surge in southern Myanmar
New satellite data show deforestation activity spiking in many parts of Kawthoung, and they appear to be growing in intensity, with more than 12,000 deforestation alerts detected the week of May 31 – quadruple the average of years past.
Laos to join meetings on rail link
Thailand and China have agreed to seek to hold a monthly tripartite meeting with Laos to review updates on the progress on their plan to connect the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail system in Thailand with Vientiane.
Bio-diversity protection: top priority in Dong Thap
The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is taking measures to preserve bio-diversity in its wetlands, waterways, and dry land areas, as well as in agricultural production, in the 2021-25 period.
Vietnam’s multidimensional poverty rate dropping
The outcomes also showed high income does not automatically mean good access to basic services, as seen in the Mekong Delta and the southeastern region.
China, Laos unite to boost wildlife protection
“The project aimed to improve the proactiveness of local residents so that they will further participate in ecosystem preservation and Asian elephant monitoring, and at the same time it strove to create opportunities for community development by improving basic living conditions.”
Farmers in Huaphan Province Change their Life with Coffee Plantation
With the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Lao Commission for Drug Control and Supervision (LCDC), 383 Vanmai farmers began their transition towards cultivating coffee in late 2016. Since then, their achievements have been many.
Minister: Vietnam looks towards sustainable agriculture
The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution on sustainable development of the Mekong Delta in adaptation with climate change. However, problems regarding the shift of farming models in adaptation with reduction in water resource and extreme weather remain, he said, adding that Vietnam also needs the WB’s support in disaster prevention, and ensuring the safety of dykes and irrigation infrastructure in service of production, especially clean water and rural environment.
Chinese Casino and Resort in Laos Resumes Work on Controversial Airport
Some fear the new air link will lead to a surge in crime in the China-owned SEZ, including trafficking in women and drugs.
Thai farmers network tracking diseases wins Trinity Challenge
This project empowers farmers to identify and report zoonotic diseases that could potentially pass from animals to humans, triggering another pandemic.