China has a poor record in that regard. So we will be very careful about the environmental impact and social impact assessments and will carefully monitor corporate social responsibility.
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Thailand steps away from coal
The Electricity Generating Authority Thailand turns its back on coal-fired power plants after years of fruitless attempts to build them in southern Thailand.
Ban Ki-moon attends launch of Global Compact Network Thailand
Part of a key UN initiative to drive Thailand towards sustainability goals by means of responsible business.
India committed to support Myanmar to build infrastructure, develop human resources: Prez Kovind
Part of India’s efforts to step up bilateral engagements under the rubric of the ‘Act East’ and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policies.
Mekong Delta bridge set to open in months, after years of waiting
A key bridge that developed a serious crack even before opening could open to traffic next year.
Group snubs hearing for Mekong dam in Laos
“This process is merely aimed at rubber stamping yet another project in the Mekong.”
Six years on, wife of disappeared Laos activist ‘can’t move on’
The disappearance of Sombath Somphone, an award-winning environmental campaigner, drew rare international attention to the poor rights record of Laos.
An ocean of trash washes up on central Vietnam beaches
Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains has left Da Nang’s seas and beaches filthy with garbage and sewage.
Urgent protection measures needed for elephants in VN park
Authorities in Hà Tĩnh recommend the formation of a project for the urgent protection of elephants in the province’s Vũ Quang National Park.
Experts discuss sustainable agriculture
Industry insiders and researchers agreed that the government should do more to promote farming practices based on newer technologies and that are less dependent on pesticides and other chemical-based products.