abusesaffiliationarrow-downarrow-leftarrow-rightarrow-upattack-typeburgerchevron-downchevron-leftchevron-rightchevron-upClock iconclosedeletedevelopment-povertydiscriminationdollardownloademailenvironmentexternal-linkfacebookfiltergenderglobegroupshealthC4067174-3DD9-4B9E-AD64-284FDAAE6338@1xinformation-outlineinformationinstagraminvestment-trade-globalisationissueslabourlanguagesShapeCombined Shapeline, chart, up, arrow, graphLinkedInlocationmap-pinminusnewsorganisationotheroverviewpluspreviewArtboard 185profilerefreshIconnewssearchsecurityPathStock downStock steadyStock uptagticktooltiptwitteruniversalityweb

Esta página não está disponível em Português e está sendo exibida em English

O conteúdo também está disponível nos seguintes idiomas: English, 简体中文, 繁體中文

Artigo

9 Mar 2019

Author:
Sidney Khotpanya & Eugene Whong, Radio Free Asia,
Author:
Sidney Khotpanya & Eugene Whong, Radio Free Asia,
Author:
Sidney Khotpanya & Eugene Whong, Radio Free Asia

Laos: Govt. stops Chinese project after pushback from locals scared to lose homes

"Laos Stops Chinese-backed Tourism Development Survey in 3 Villages", 4 

Surveys for a Chinese development project in Laos have been suspended indefinitely in three villages after pushback from locals scared to lose their homes, sources say.

...The project, managed by the Boten Specific Economic Zone Lao Group Company Ltd, met resistance when villagers were reportedly uncooperative with the surveyors.

Even after local authorities came to explain the situation they still resisted.

In response, the government has ordered that the surveys be put on hold indefinitely until an agreement can be reached.

...Meanwhile, another project that would affect 22 villages was awarded to the Chinese-owned Lao-Vang Vieng Company....

"The company tried to survey the villagers' homes and land, but the villagers objected, and there were verbal confrontations," one village leader said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

..."Most of the villagers here don't want the Chinese company to survey their land, because they are afraid that their homes and property will be taken from them. If this happens, where will they go to live?" said the leader.

...Environmentalists are concerned that these projects could potentially destroy natural beauty of the area and which is the main attraction for tourists visiting Vang Vieng. Others are concerned it would disrupt the livelihoods of villagers.

As one of the least developed Southeast Asian nations, Laos has become a target for massive foreign investment, especially from companies from neighbors China, Thailand, and Vietnam, which receive attractive investment incentives from the Lao government.

Privacy information

Este site usa cookies e outras tecnologias de armazenamento na web. Você pode definir suas opções de privacidade abaixo. As alterações entrarão em vigor imediatamente.

Para obter mais informações sobre nosso uso de armazenamento na web, consulte nossa Política de Uso de Dados e de Cookies

Strictly necessary storage

ON
OFF

Necessary storage enables core site functionality. This site cannot function without it, so it can only be disabled by changing settings in your browser.

Cookies analíticos

ON
OFF

Quando você acessa nosso site, usamos o Google Analytics para coletar informações sobre sua visita. A aceitação deste cookie nos permitirá entender mais detalhes sobre sua viagem, e melhorar a forma como nós colocamos as informações na superfície. Todas as informações analíticas são anônimas e não as utilizamos para identificá-lo. O Google fornece uma opção de não inclusão no Google Analytics para todos os navegadores populares.

Cookies promocionais

ON
OFF

Compartilhamos notícias e atualizações sobre empresas e direitos humanos através de plataformas de terceiros, incluindo mídias sociais e mecanismos de busca. Estes cookies nos ajudam a entender o desempenho destas promoções.

Suas escolhas de privacidade para este site

Este site usa cookies e outras tecnologias de armazenamento da web para aprimorar sua experiência além da funcionalidade básica necessária.