Climate security in the Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal (BoB) region is emerging as an important focal point for climate security risks. This is largely due to a multi-layered interplay of geopolitical, geostrategic, and climate-related regional
Myanmar
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Myanmar flash floods kill 100: official
More than 100 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy storms in central Myanmar this week, an official said on Sunday. “So far, 35 dead bodies were found out of 106 missing people. The other
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China, Myanmar to ‘properly settle’ dispute over dam
China and Myanmar have agreed to “properly settle” a dispute over Myanmar’s suspension of a dam built and financed by Chinese firms as a Chinese leader hoped “friendly consultations” would bring a solution
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Tsunami alert system to be tested on 12th
Over two dozen countries, including Pakistan, will take part next week in a full-scale test of the Indian Ocean`s tsunami alert system, using the 2004 Sumatra quake as the basis for the exercise, Unesco
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Thailand aims to be regional energy hub, will boost reserves
Thailand aims to revive a long-stalled plan to become an oil trading and biofuel hub in Southeast Asia, challenging Singapore's dominance, its new energy minister said on Thursday. The net oil importer
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Myanmar Dam Suspension Tests Vital China Ties
The surprise decision by Myanmar's new civilian government to suspend a controversial, Chinese-backed dam is straining relations between the erstwhile allies, but neither is likely to risk lasting damage.
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Myanmar, China Face Off Over Halted Dam Project
China urged Myanmar to protect the rights of its companies after the Southeast Asian nation's president ordered the suspension of construction of a contested hydroelectric dam backed by Beijing. The
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Myanmar government shelves $3.6bn mega dam
Myanmar’s government suspended on Friday a controversial $3.6 billion, Chinese-led dam project, a victory for supporters of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and another sign of apparent reform in
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S Asian shores most dangerous for sea turtles
Scientists and researchers have identified 11 most threatened sea turtle populations from around the world, five of which were on the beaches or in the exclusive economic zones of Bangladesh,India and
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Myanmar to Stop Construction of Controversial Dam
Myanmar's president called Friday for a halt to construction of a controversial Chinese-backed hydroelectric dam in the country's north, a move that had been called for by the country's pro-democracy movement.
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South Asia most dangerous for sea turtles: study
The waters around India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are home to the world’s most endangered sea turtles, according to a study released Thursday aimed at setting a blueprint for global conservation. While