600 Hectares of State Forest Handed to Tycoons in Preah Sihanouk
Many families in Ream and Bit Traing had faced state crackdowns, been accused of encroaching on forests and threatened, Sophat said. But now the rich were being given the land.
Vietnam arrests prominent journalist as state cracks down on free speech online
Trang is the author of numerous books whose work covers everything from women’s rights and LGBT issues to environmental concerns, activism and land rights.
Developed countries should pledge more to tackle climate change, says PM
Critics ay climate change is the result of Cambodia not having enough measures in place to prevent illegal logging nor a good atmosphere for environment protection.
New US Aid for Southeast Asia Takes Aim at Chinese Influence
“The thing is, China doesn’t ask difficult questions as to what the conditions would be if it invested, and they are very flexible.”
Chinese Casino Kingpin Behind New Mekong Port to Serve Golden Triangle SEZ in Laos
His network engages in “drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, bribery, and wildlife trafficking.
India’s rice exports could jump to record on Thai drought effects
Thailand, rice shipments in 2020 could fall to 6.5 million tonnes, the lowest in 20 years.
Vietnam conservation regulations improving, but much work remains
Conservation organizations have been heartened by recent legal and regulatory improvements, but caution that there is still a long way to go.