Unscathed by COVID-19, Laos Gambles on Megaprojects to Revive Its Economy
Five months into the COVID-19 pandemic, East Asian countries like Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea have garnered widespread praise for their effective handling of the coronavirus. Nearby Laos, with just 22 confirmed cases and no deaths, has gone largely unnoticed. While the World Health Organization has praised Laos’ prevention measures as “exemplary,” the mountainous Southeast […]
Flood season coming late, drought may hit Mekong Delta again next year
Can Tho (VNA) – This year’s flood season in the Mekong Delta is likely to arrive late and if there is insufficient rain in the months to come, drought and saltwater intrusion may plague the region again during the next dry season, experts have said. Ky Quang Vinh, former head of the office for climate change issues in […]
Renewable Energy Target of Lao PDR
Energy Efficiency Target of Lao PDR
As Tonle Sap Drys Up, River Commission Urges More Data Sharing to Address Low Mekong Levels
PHNOM PENH — The Mekong River Commission asked countries along the waterbody to share data of falling water levels in the river, especially in light of the record dry conditions witnessed in the Tonle Sap Lake. The river commission released a press release on Friday urging the six countries along the Mekong River to address record low […]
Mekong River Water Levels Hits Record Lows for a Second Year
The Mekong River Commission has urged China and lower Mekong countries to share more data on hydropower dam operations. Because water flow in the Mekong River has hit record low levels for a second consecutive year. A report by the commission attributes the low water level to two years of reduced rainfall and the operations of […]
Solar Power Can Help Halt Dramatic Decline Of Migratory Fish
A report issued last week revealed that, worldwide, migratory freshwater fish have declined by 76% since 1970. This result joins a growing and dispiriting list of dramatic declines for biodiversity and wildlife. However, it also highlights a continuing threat to food security for many regions of the world.
EA vehicle deliveries kneecapped by pandemic
SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) expects 2020 revenue will fall by 25% from an earlier estimation to 15 billion baht, on par with last year’s earnings, because of the pandemic. The pandemic resulted in the company being unable to deliver 5,000 electric vehicles (EV) to clients this year, causing a revenue revision from 20 billion baht set […]
