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 ...

When finished next year, it will be the eighth dam on the Lancang River—China's name for its 1,300-mile stretch of the Mekong. In recent years Boontom and many others here have sold their ...

CHIANG RAI, Thailand - Bean sprout farmer Orapin Waotikon describes life along the Mekong River as “throwing the dice”. At the crack of dawn every day, the 56-year-old woman heads to the river ...

A big spike in water levels has been detected along the Mekong River which could threaten the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people who live hand to mouth off crops planted along the banks of the ...

Up and down the Mekong – known locally as ‘the river of life’ – Gordon explores ... and wants to ensure there’s a place for it on the global food map. Before his culinary calling ...

The China-backed Techo Funan Canal, which will connect the Mekong River to the country’s coast, has given rise to environmental and security concerns. The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to ...