Laos, Neighbors Face Off on Mekong River Dam Dispute
Posted on April 20th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Big News Network Laos, Neighbors Face Off on Mekong River Dam Dispute
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Mekong countries urge delay of Laos dam project amid ecological concerns
Posted on April 20th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Big News Network Laos needs to delay the controversial Xayaburi hydropower project on the mainstream Mekong for more consultation, representatives of neighbouring countries said at an international meeting yesterday …
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Mekong ecology in the balance as Laos quietly begins work on dam
Posted on April 20th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Big News Network Environmentalists opposed to a controversial dam that could have a devastating impact on one of Asia's most important rivers have accused the authorities in Laos of starting work on the project …
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Tensions rise over Mekong dam
Posted on April 20th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Big News Network Laos faced pressure from its neighbours on Tuesday to delay construction of a controversial dam on the Mekong River as they failed to agree on a project that has sparked deep environmental …
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Laos, Neighbors Face Off on Mekong River Dam Dispute
Posted on April 19th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Big News Network Countries along the Mekong River have disagreed with Laos on its proposal to build the first hydropower dam on the main stream of the lower river. Laos says the dam will cause no serious problems, …
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19 ASIA Following Vietnam protests, Laotian govt puts off Xayaburi dam decision
Posted on April 19th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Big News Network The four-nation (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand) Mekong River Commission met today. There is "still a difference in views" over the project, which Vietnam vehemently opposes. …
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Mekong nations at odds over controversial Laos dam
Posted on April 19th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Yahoo News Laos faced pressure from its neighbours on Tuesday to delay construction of a controversial dam on the Mekong River as they failed to agree on a project that has sparked deep environmental concerns.
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Laos defers decision to build Mekong River dam
Posted on April 19th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Yahoo News Laos announced Tuesday that it would defer a decision on erecting the first dam on the lower Mekong River in face of opposition from its neighboring countries including its closest ally, Vietnam.
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Mekong nations at odds on controversial Laos dam
Posted on April 19th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Yahoo News Laos faced pressure from its neighbours on Tuesday to delay construction of a controversial dam on the Mekong River as they failed to agree on a project that has sparked deep environmental concerns.
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China, Laos to Renew Boundary Tablets
Posted on April 19th, 2011 by Laos News
Source: Big News Network Pyongyang, April 18 (KCNA) — Officials from China and Laos held an unveiling ceremony of a new boundary tablet at the Mohan-Boten border crossing point. The ceremony, which was part of the two …
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