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Vietnam, Fastest-Growing Carbon Polluter, Urged to Shift Cargo From Land to Water
Carbon emissions are growing faster in Vietnam than any other country in the world. The finding gives more urgency to a report released Monday how Vietnam can decrease its carbon emissions.
Myanmar’s cradle of local tech innovation
The company, which came into being in 2014, invests in local technology start-ups, trains new entrepreneurs and builds the pool of local tech talent.
Grassroots solutions to deadly problems
Chiang Mai villagers unite to combat dengue and drowning.
Leading environmentalist slams Thailand’s record on pollution
Also a marine biologist, he has posted a picture on Facebook of a Thai beach covered in trash as he slams the country for not doing enough to protect the environment.
Japanese firm replaces Chinese as financial partner in railway project
Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation will act as financial partner for the Yangon Central Railway Station Development Project, replacing China’s Sino Great Wall.
World Bank approves $1 billion in development assistance
The loans will be provided under the ‘Country Partnership Framework for 2019-2023’.
Cambodia’s Climate Change Risks, and Emissions, Are Rising
This year [brought] one of the most vulnerable and unpredictable climates, and there needs to be reconsideration in terms of planning, in terms of design of intervention: WCS
New city to be built in Siem Reap province
A new urban centre will be built 60km east of Siem Reap, with the project having recently been included in the province’s tourism master plan.