Ministry: No new dams in the next 10 years
Master Plan 2020-2030 will not include the construction of new hydropower dams.
Tag: Mekong River
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.
New joint patrol starts on Mekong River
The 77th Mekong River joint patrol led by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand starts.
Hundreds of fish species identified in the Mekong
Nearly 500 species of fish in the Mekong river basin are recorded by MRC.
76th joint patrol on Mekong River completed
The 76th joint patrol on the Mekong River is completed.
Raising awareness for Irrawaddy dolphins
During Dolphin Day, the World Wide Fund for Nature said nine dolphins were born.
No more stupas along riverbank: Pagoda
The Kdey Takoy pagoda committee yesterday announced that it will no longer allow the placement of new stupas along the Mekong river following the collapse of a riverbank last week that damaged a number of stupas.
Kampong Cham homes relocated to avoid floods
Officials begin relocating 13 wooden houses away from a river bank in Kang Meas.
A bridge collapses in Stung Treng
A bridge collapses in Stung Treng
Flood waters continue to rise
Prey Veng officials warns residents that water levels of the Mekong river under the Neak Loeung bridge are continuing to rise.
Water pumps sent to Stung Treng and Kratie
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday said the government will provide three water pumps to Stung Treng and Kratie provinces, the hardest hit by recent floods that have now claimed 30 lives.
Stung Treng floods affect 800 families
Floods in Sesan affect the lives of more than 800 families, after the water level in the Mekong river rose past the danger level.
