Pollution from fires in nearby countries raise question: What rights does a nation have when other countries make decisions that harm it?
Laos wants dam for economic development, but fishermen, civil society groups, communities in countries all along Mekong River oppose project.
A Lao dam project on a section of the Mekong River is drawing opposition from local fishermen, international environmental groups and neighboring countries. VOA's Say Mony visited the region to investigate the concerns.
Global Witness has reported a major timber operation by the Try Pheap Group, which belongs to a powerful businessman of the same name.