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Processors run low on shrimp, tra fish exports rise
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s two biggest seafood-export earners are on opposite sides of the coin, as some shrimp processors have been forced to run at one-third capacity, while a focus on quality has boosted tra fish exports. Shrimp and tra … Continue reading
Mekong Delta sees expansion of tra fish exports
Nhan Dan News The Mekong Delta region exported more than 300,000 tonnes of tra fish in the first half of this year, earning over US$640 million. With these figures, the region has attained over 50% of this year’s target, obtaining … Continue reading
Big is beautiful in Laos
By Brian McCartan for Asia Times BANGKOK – Laos aims to lift itself out of least-developed country status by 2020, but a shift underway from reliance on Western aid to Asian private capital has sparked criticism from development specialists who … Continue reading
Posted in Governance, Laos, The Mekong River, energy, habitat, heritage, hydropower, infrastructure, jobs, tourism, tributary of the mekong
Tagged agriculture, alternative energy, dams, economy, electricity generation, foreign investment, hotels and tourism, hydropower, livelihoods, tourism, transport infrastructure, water resources
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Cambodian rebirth
Port Strategy The historic capital city port of Phnom Penh is being reborn after years of neglect, reports Michael King The port of Phnom Penh is not the usual subject of a major port focus by Port Strategy. It’s not … Continue reading
Posted in Cambodia, Governance, The Mekong River, communications, infrastructure, jobs, mekong delta, transport
Tagged customs service, globalisation, infrastructure investment, international markets, inward investment, labour resources, logjam, mekong river, national transport, phnom penh, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port, port authority, PPAP, south china sea, terminal operator, The Mekong River, transport system
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Mekong countries trapped by Thai crisis
Don Ross for TTR Weekly Thailand’s neighbours fear a prolonged political crisis will negatively impact on their tourism industries according to tourism leaders attending the Mekong Tourism Forum late last week. Addressing more than 170 travel industry delegates, government officials … Continue reading
Posted in Burma | Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Governance, Laos, Thailand, The Mekong River, Vietnam, jobs, mekong ecoregion, tourism, transport
Tagged industry delegates, mason florence, mekong countries, mekong region, mekong tourism forum, member countries, political crisis, tourism industries, tourism leaders
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Mekong Tourism Forum on the right trail
BY LUC CITRINOT for ETN After a hiatus of three years, Mekong Tourism Forum has been successfully revived thanks to the strong will of the Mekong Tourism Office (MTO) with the support of various institutions such as the Asia Development … Continue reading
Posted in Burma | Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Governance, Laos, Thailand, The Mekong River, Vietnam, communications, habitat, heritage, jobs, mekong ecoregion, tourism, tributary of the mekong
Tagged ADB, asean, ASEAN Competitiveness Enhancement, asia development bank, cultural heritage, economic corridors, mason florence, mekong tourism forum, MTCO, new roads new opportunities, royal government of cambodia, The Mekong River
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Mekong Tourism Forum Confirms Top Speakers
MTCO in Bangkok BANGKOK, 27 April 2010 – The Mekong Tourism Forum has confirmed a compelling list of speakers to address its theme for 2010, “New Roads, New Opportunities.” Tourism ministers, director generals, travel industry CEOs and leading private sector … Continue reading
Boats back in business on the Mekong river in northern Laos
EarthTimes Vientiane – Passenger and cargo boats have resumed operation in Laos’ northern portion of the Mekong River, which fell to its lowest level in 50 years last month, media reports said Thursday. “The boats have been back and running … Continue reading
Govt drafts new waterway law
CHHAY CHANNYDA AND BEJAN SIAVOSHY for The Phnom Penh Post PROPOSED law regulating traffic on inland waterways would require all ship owners to display registration documents and key crewmembers to receive official certification, and would impose a range of fines … Continue reading
Govt ensures safety of MRC leaders
By Pongphon Sarnsamak for The Nation The government will provide highlevel security for leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Burma and China who are scheduled to attend the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Hua Hin early next month. More than … Continue reading
Posted in Burma | Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Governance, Laos, Thailand, The Mekong River, Vietnam, communications, drought, hydropower, irrigation, jobs, mekong ecoregion, tributary of the mekong
Tagged environment minister, Hua Hin meeting, mekong river, mekong river commission, MRC, natural resources, police officers, security for the summit
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