It's not a question of ending fishing in the Mekong, but instead taking a wider view of the river as a whole, rather than dividing it by countries. Introducing conservation zones in important ...

The consequences of this arrangement became all too clear in 1995, when member countries planned to celebrate the signing of a major agreement with a ceremonial boat trip on the Mekong: The river ...

The Mekong River is a lifeline for millions in the six countries it traverses on its way from its headwaters to the sea, ...

China and Laos hold 90% of the Mekong River's water reserves in reservoirs Evolution of water storage in km3 by country Cambodia, in an August 2023 note to the MRC, labelled the canal project a ...

The six Mekong River countries plan to bolster their efforts to combat online scamming and arms dealing in mainland Southeast Asia, amid a quickening flow of reports about human trafficking and ...

VIENTIANE: Officials from Laos, China, Myanmar and Thailand last week discussed their partnership in patrols along the Mekong River to prevent illegal activities on the waterway, which passes through ...

Affectionally referred to as the “Mother of Water,” the Mekong River, one of the most important rivers in the world, boasts the world's largest freshwater fish not seen in the U.S. or outside of ...

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

The call is open to local media organizations in UNESCO Member States worldwide, with project proposals from Mekong countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) undergoing ...

Running the length of the mainly mountainous country is the mighty Mekong River, which floods rice fields, creates vital fish habitat, and serves as the main highway and water source. Villages ...