They’d trap much of the nutrient-rich sediment that now fertilizes delta fields and feeds fish throughout the Mekong system—which extends beyond the river itself. The boats that fish its ...
The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to connect the country's coast to the Mekong River via a system of lock gates. In a new report, the World Wildlife Fund claims that dam developments ...
on the dams which cascade down the river system, starting with 12 Chinese dams operating on the upper Mekong and two more dams currently in operation downstream in Laos. "Research has clearly ...
Sue Perkins embarks on a life-changing, 3,000-mile journey up the Mekong, South East Asia's greatest river, exploring lives and landscapes on the point of dramatic change.
The system is part of the Ben Tre water management ... to look into the creation of sluice gates on the Ham Luong river to help Mekong Delta localities deal with salt intrusion," Tam said.
details the extraordinary variety of fish species in the Mekong river. These dazzlingly diverse fishes are critical for the health, food security and livelihoods of tens of millions people across the ...
With its winning mix of culture, culinary experiences and rich history, there’s no match for the Mekong which, at 4,350 km (2,703 miles), is the longest river in south-east Asia. As well as ...
The river catfish may be overshadowed by its famed cousin, the Mekong giant catfish, which shares the same river system in Southeast Asia. But this less celebrated species is a remarkable fish in ...
The Funan Techo canal, a 180km (112-mile) project to link the Mekong River to the Gulf of Thailand, is a flagship project expected to reduce Cambodia’s transport dependence on Vietnam.