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Hundreds protest restart of China-backed copper mine in Myanmar

Hundreds protest restart of China-backed copper mine in Myanmar

Hundreds of villagers in Myanmar protested on Friday against the resumption of operations at a Chinese-backed copper mine, in one of the first tests for the new government's ability to deal with public anger.
Pit collapse kills at least 13 in Myanmar jade-mining district

Pit collapse kills at least 13 in Myanmar jade-mining district

Vietnam's industrial production outperforms 2015 figures in May

Vietnam's industrial production outperforms 2015 figures in May

Two with Thai army links found guilty of attack on gold mine protest

Two with Thai army links found guilty of attack on gold mine protest

A Thai court on Tuesday found two men guilty of attacking villagers and human rights activists protesting against a gold mine in what an international rights watchdog called an important verdict for people standing up for communities.
May 30, 2016 | 11:41 pm PT
Sewage sludge from mining titan floods homes in Binh Thuan

Sewage sludge from mining titan floods homes in Binh Thuan

An artificial lake which was created to contain sewage sludge from titan mines unexpectedly broke and flooded houses and a resort in the southern province of Binh Thuan on June 16.
June 18, 2016 | 05:18 am PT
Vietnam posts $1.5bln of trade surplus in Jan-June: GSO

Vietnam posts $1.5bln of trade surplus in Jan-June: GSO

Vietnam is estimated to post a trade surplus of around $1.5 billion in the first half of 2016, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO) on Tuesday.
June 28, 2016 | 07:42 pm PT
Myanmar's state jade sale rakes in $587 million

Myanmar's state jade sale rakes in $587 million

Chinese buyers continue to drive a shadowy industry linked with rebel conflicts and notorious for perilous working conditions.
July 7, 2016 | 04:06 am PT
ADB lowers Vietnam's growth forecast to 6 percent

ADB lowers Vietnam's growth forecast to 6 percent

The previous projection of 6.7 percent has to be cut.
September 28, 2016 | 03:00 pm PT
Vietnam's industrial production climbs 7.4 per cent in first nine months

Vietnam's industrial production climbs 7.4 per cent in first nine months

In September alone, the index of industrial production jumped 7.6 per cent on-year.
October 4, 2016 | 08:06 pm PT
Bid to reduce Amazon reserves corresponds with mining proposals - WWF

Bid to reduce Amazon reserves corresponds with mining proposals - WWF

Brazil’s forests are under pressure not only from mining but also expansion of agriculture, creation of large dams and timber harvesting.
February 24, 2017 | 05:29 am PT
Vietnam's Q1 economic growth slowest in 3 years

Vietnam's Q1 economic growth slowest in 3 years

The industrial sector and trade deficit have been dragging on the country's economic momentum.
March 28, 2017 | 11:25 pm PT
Vietnamese lawmaker worries growth obsession will foster mining-dependent economy

Vietnamese lawmaker worries growth obsession will foster mining-dependent economy

The government plans to maintain GDP growth this year by excavating more crude oil.
May 22, 2017 | 03:12 am PT
Vietnam insistent in chasing growth with mining despite concerns

Vietnam insistent in chasing growth with mining despite concerns

The trade ministry plans to increase oil and gas revenues by 8-10 percent this year.
June 1, 2017 | 07:46 pm PT
All 955 miners trapped in South Africa resurface unharmed

All 955 miners trapped in South Africa resurface unharmed

The miners were stuck for around 30 hours.
February 1, 2018 | 10:40 pm PT
Gold mine leaks toxic waste into central Vietnam river

Gold mine leaks toxic waste into central Vietnam river

Dozens of fish died after the river was polluted with mining tailings.
March 18, 2018 | 10:58 pm PT
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