Affectionally referred to as the “Mother of Water,” the Mekong River, one of the most important rivers in the world, boasts ...

China recently announced plans to build the largest hydropower dam in the world with a capacity to generate three times more energy than the Three Gorges Dam ...

The 684 MW Sanakham hydroelectric dam project across the Mekong River, close to the Thai-Lao border in Chiang Khan District, ...

Saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta has intensified in recent days and is expected to remain at high levels for another ...

From effervescent cities to eye-opening culture, a cruise along Asia’s inimitable river provides a horizon-broadening getaway ...

Chinese hydroelectric power plans in Tibet threaten to destabilize the Himalayan region’s ecology and politics.

By boat: Cruise tours along the Mekong River offer a unique way to experience the delta ... About 170 kilometers from HCMC, Can Tho City is famous for its floating markets, rivers, and canals. The ...

The festival of Pi Mai Lao, observed in April, is particularly special along the banks of the Mekong River. Central to the festivities is the tradition of pouring water over Buddha images for ...

Rivers that flow across international ... In Asia, research is concentrated on large river basins with geopolitical significance, like the Mekong and Indus, often overlooking smaller basins ...

Cruising Southeast Asia’s longest river aboard an expedition ship offers a taste of luxury and (gentle) adventure ...

By boat: Cruise tours along the Mekong River offer a unique way to experience ... Can Tho City is famous for its floating markets, rivers, and canals. The best time to visit is from May to August ...