In spite of many political obstacles, four southeast Asian nations helped by 14 others under UN auspices are engaged in thorough advance planning for a historic experiment in river development ...

not Southeast Asia, became the first to dam the main stem of the river. ThailandThe hunger for electricity in Thailand is driving dam construction on the lower Mekong in Laos and Cambodia.

It’s water that’s been stored behind a dam.” River water should instead be full of silt. The Mekong, South-east Asia’s main artery, winds 4,900km through China, Myanmar, Thailand ...

“Through the Mekong Discovery Trail, travellers can explore the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region, from ...

How the world’s largest snake hunt hurts Southeast Asia's biggest lake How the world’s largest snake hunt hurts Southeast Asia's biggest lake Baby Giant Mekong Catfish are Hard to Find Baby ...

Both within and between nations, Southeast Asia's largest river gives rise ... dams that the Lao government has planned for the Mekong River.

“River levels throughout the basin are now about one meter higher than normal.” The Mekong Dam Monitor Weekly is published by the United States-based Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia program and Eyes ...

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The Mekong, one of Asia’s longest ... to slowly move through the heart of the Southeast Asia countryside, with glimpses of ...

PHNOM PENH: In a time of geopolitical tensions, cross-border tourism in Southeast Asia remains a ... engage with endangered species like the Mekong River dolphins and enjoy ecotourism activities ...

Though the competition between the three actors is likely to remain, they can also move forward with collaboration in four specific areas.