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Why the Mekong needs to become a river of democracy
Rivers are the lifelines of the world. Their waters crisscross cities, countries and continents. But after a week on the mighty Mekong, our correspondent sees a need for more ‘river democracy’. Keep reading ...
Bruno Kaufmann
Industrial development meets environmental risk at the Lancang Mekong Cooperation Summit
The second Lancang Mekong Cooperation Summit (LMC) concluded in January. Six national leaders met in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The six leaders were from countries situated alongside the Mekong River. Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang was among them. They signed an agreement on ...
Yasmin Rasidi
MSU Uses $3 Million NASA Grant to Find Better Ways to Regulate Dams
Michigan State University researchers, equipped with $3 million from NASA, will investigate innovative methods to improve dams so that they are less harmful to people and the environment. Focusing on the Lower Mekong River Basin in Southeast Asia, the world’s largest freshwater fishery and home ...
News Wise Reporter
Week-long ASEAN media trip targets Myanmar’s attractions
A week-long ASEAN media familiarisation trip to Myanmar from February 12-18 will take participants to Yangon, Inle Lake and Bagan. Organised by the Myanmar Travel Bloggers Club, some 30 media representatives from leading publications in the region – the New Straits Times of Malaysia, Spring News from ...
EI EI THU
Johnson confident in Thai reform bid
UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson has expressed confidence in the kingdom’s reform process and return to democracy, deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak said Monday. []The majority of illegal wildlife products originate in Africa, which smugglers will often transit via Asean ...
WASSANA NANUAM & TAAM YINGCHAROEN
NGOs: Rail link better, not tunnel
Two active NGOs in Penang want the Penang Undersea Tunnel project scrapped because it will be redundant with two bridges connecting the island to the mainland. []Yan Lee was referring to the Kunming-Singapore railway network, which will crawl northwards from the island republic and connects with ...
The Star Online Reporter
Rail project pitched at Japan investors
Thailand is seeking to have Japan’s Kyushu Railway Co come on board for the proposed Bangkok-Rayong high-speed train service and join the bidding for the key project when it is opened to investors, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said. []“Investment in Thailand appears attractive for investors ...
The Nation Reporter
Thailand's stock exchange plans to promote the Mekong region
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is planning to launch a board that lists securities from its less-developed neighbors — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. By mid-2018 it will also introduce an index of Thai-listed companies that have exposure to the so-called CLMV countries, allowing investors to ...
YUKAKO ONO
Lao Factory Owners Say Proposed Wage Hike Will Shutter Businesses
Owners of garment factories and other businesses in Laos are rejecting a proposal to raise the minimum wage by as much as one-third, saying the increase in expenses would force them to shut down operations, despite reports of workers seeking opportunities elsewhere due to low ...
Radio Free Asia
Bid to protect migrant workers in Thailand
Cambodia will soon host a meeting with Laos and Myanmar to discuss ways of protecting workers in Thailand. Cambodia’s National Committee for Anti-Human Trafficking yesterday met to prepare for the meeting with Laos and Myanmar. Keep reading ...
Sen David
