Roundup: More regional companies to launch hydropower project in Myanmar YANGON, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- More regional companies will launch a hydropower project in Myanmar's southern Tanintharyi division, the state-run newspaper New Light of Myanmar reported Sunday.

Text of report in English by Thailand-based Burmese publication Irrawaddy website on 30 September The Burmese government's plan to build two major hydropower dams - the Wai Gyi and Hat Gyi - on the Salween River in eastern Burma threatens the human rights of local residents and the biodiversity of the area, says an environmental organization.

Text of report by Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post website on 8 March [Report by Shi Jiangtao in Beijing: "Yunnan Party Boss Hints Gorge Dam May Be Scrapped"] A top Yunnan official has strongly hinted that a controversial plan to dam the world-famous Tiger Leaping Gorge may be scrapped, citing strong public opposition and environmental concerns.

The southern Chinese province of Yunnan is still hoping to build dams and hydropower plants, a senior official said Thursday, despite environmental concerns.

Text of report in English by Thailand-based Burmes