China’s Influence
2010-03-17
Upstream Dams Cause Downstream Concerns: Chinese dams on the Upper Mekong River are creating erratic fluctuations on water flow. Yet, people living off the ...
Damming the Mekong
2010-03-15
The Mekong River basin currently provides 1,600 megawatts of electricity and has potential for 30,000 megawatts,. But is the cost of modernization too high?
New Law ‘Shameful’
2010-03-11
Burma’s pro-democracy leader takes aim at a new law, as a U.S. report slams the country on human rights.
Tibet Under Clampdown
2010-03-10
Two years after deadly riots against Chinese rule, Tibetans report tight security.
Mekong Fisheries
2010-03-10
The Mekong River is the world’s most productive fishery – supplying critical food security for the region. But experts cite declining animal protein and edible ...
Corruption Endemic in Burma
2010-03-08
Burma's military leaders pillage the nation's resources for profit, while many ordinary citizens live in poverty.