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Laos dams
Laos' Dam Disaster May Not Be Its Last
By Tom Fawthrop
The cost-cutting and lack of oversight that led to the dam's collapse plague other hydropower projects across the country.
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China and Laos' Dam Disaster
August 02, 2018
China and Laos' Dam Disaster
There are strong political motives behind China's fast response.
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China and Laos' Dam Disaster
Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions
July 31, 2018
Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions
Incident raises serious questions about the government’s approach.
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Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions
Can ASEAN Save the Mekong River?
May 05, 2017
Can ASEAN Save the Mekong River?
As discussions continue, the future of one of the world’s greatest rivers is as bleak as ever.
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Can ASEAN Save the Mekong River?
Killing the Mekong, Dam by Dam
November 28, 2016
Killing the Mekong, Dam by Dam
Regional governments have been underestimating the environmental and economic costs of Mekong dams.
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Killing the Mekong, Dam by Dam
Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges
July 23, 2016
Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges
As regional meetings kick off, we need to keep the bigger picture of Vientiane’s chairmanship in mind.
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Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges
The Power of Power: Laotian Village Generates Its Own Electricity
June 29, 2016
The Power of Power: Laotian Village Generates Its Own Electricity
In a remote mountain village of northern Laos, a community has developed their own electrical grid, yet faces an uncertain future.
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The Power of Power: Laotian Village Generates Its Own Electricity
Damming the Nam Khan in Laos
May 25, 2016
Damming the Nam Khan in Laos
The Nam Khan river, a major tributary of the Mekong, is being dammed in at least 3 places, displacing thousands.
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Damming the Nam Khan in Laos
Drought Fans Tensions Along the Mekong
March 12, 2016
Drought Fans Tensions Along the Mekong
Thailand and Laos trade barbs.
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Drought Fans Tensions Along the Mekong
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Interview
How to 'Rewrite the Hong Kong Story'
November 10, 2018
How to 'Rewrite the Hong Kong Story'
An interview with Christine Loh and Richard Cullen on their new book.
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