China slams US attempts to drive wedge between China and other Mekong countries
US politicians claimed dams built by China affected people’s lives along Mekong River.
Tag: Mekong River
Much lower water levels recorded so far in 2020
RAINFALL and water levels in the Mekong river basin are very low this year.
Solutions to conserving wetlands
A meeting to find solutions for the protection and conservation of Mekong River wetlands to be more effective and sustainable.
Illegal fishing still a threat to Irrawaddy dolphins
Illegal fishing remains persistent on the Mekong River, despite strict measures.
Law enforcement must safeguard fish species
Strict law enforcement are called to protect the endangered fish in the Mekong.
MRC approves draft Mekong river development strategy
A draft Mekong basin development strategy to respond to environmental pressures.
MRC urged to delay Lao dam project scrutiny to allow for more input
Civil society organisations asks for more rigorous studies for Luang Prabang project.
Data sharing, cooperation for Mekong River management
Transparent data sharing arrangement will help manage risks and avoid misperception.
US report: Chinese dams to blame for record-low Mekong water levels
Recently built upstream Chinese dams caused the record-low levels of water.
Q&A with Khmer Times: Marking MRC’s 25th Anniversary
The need for regional cooperation has never been more paramount: An Pich Hatda.
Ministry: No new dams in the next 10 years
Master Plan 2020-2030 will not include the construction of new hydropower dams.
How Mekong communities stay afloat on eco-tourism
The Mekong river stretches 190 kilometres in Kratie and Stung Treng provinces.
Mekong almost dried up in Thai district
The Mekong River has almost dried up in That Phanom district.
Two teenagers drown, another rescued
Two teenagers drown and one is rescued when their boat capsized.
Mekong Jewel starts operation
Mekong Jewel, a ‘Supership that will ply the Mekong River between Cambodia and Vietnam, has started its operations.
China hydropower test to affect part of Mekong River in Thailand
Eight provinces along the Mekong River have been told to brace themselves for a dip in water levels between January 1-4 as tests at Jinghong hydroelectric power station in China’s Yunnan province are expected decrease of water outflows.
Mekong turns blue-green amidst flow changes
Parts of the Mekong river recently changed from brown to blue-green.
Concern in Thailand over Mekong River’s ecosystem
Thai Environment advocates are voicing concerns over the Mekong River’s deteriorating ecosystem, especially with more projects set to affect the waterway in the pipeline.
Water Resources Ministry issues Mekong flood warning
Minister orders all provincial department directors to be prepared for Mekong floods.
Ministry issues flood alert ahead of imminent storms
Water Resources Ministry issues a flood alert for villages along the Mekong River.
Cruise line to start Mekong river service
An international cruise line to soon start operations in the Mekong River.
Mekong river countries urged to reconsider hydropower dams
Activists call governments to consider the lives of people around the Mekong River.
Main section of Laos-China railway bridge completed
The main section of Luang Prabang cross-Mekong River railway bridge is completed.
China-Laos railway’s 1st bridge span completed
The first bridge span of the China-Laos railway has been built over the Mekong River.
World Turtle Day to see release of 200 hatchlings
In a bid to preserve one of the world’s rarest and largest fresh water turtles.
One Central Tower Groundbreaking
The 6th of May, 2019, will be the groundbreaking ceremony for One Central Tower, with an initial investment of 200m USD.
River level rises in Kratie province
Water level of the Mekong river rises after authorities in a neighbouring country opened the floodgates of a hydropower dam.
Missing boy found dead in Mekong river
The body of a boy who went missing in Kandal province has been recovered.
One missing following collapse of Kandal riverbank
One child is missing in Kandal province after he and three of his mates slipped and plunged into the Mekong river as they were playing nearby a recently-collapsed portion of the riverbank.
Fishing season ends with high yields
The first season for catching the fish used in prahok came to an end last week, with yields being higher than last year but prices staying at a similar level.
