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“Wait and see” for Myitsone Dam’s future
Although Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw’s China visit early this month was a success, the fate of the US$3.6 billion Myitsone Dam is still in a “wait and see” mode.Keep reading ...
President U Htin Kyaw may discuss Myitsone dam during China visit
President U HtinKyaw is likely to discuss the Myitsone dam issue during his state visit to China that started yesterday. The five-day visit, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jin Ping, is the first for U Htin Kyaw since he assumed office in April ...
Hydropower review taskforce stalls, waiting for instructions
A commission member on the taskforce reviewing hydropower projects said the team has yet to hear back from the president about the first submitted report, which is believed to have advised cancelling the controversial, Chinese-backed Myitsone dam.Keep reading ...
Environmental conference participants demand govt reject Myitsone dam
Angry villagers, government officials, MPs, experts, and national and international NGOs came together to denounce the troubled Myitsone dam project in Kachin State. Convened by the Myanmar Green Network, last week they spoke out in a bid to influence the commission set up by the ...
