China-Laos railway’s 1st bridge span completed
The first bridge span of the China-Laos railway has been built over the Mekong River.
Tag: 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.
Ministry says Mekong floodwaters are receding
Water Resources Ministry says floodwaters in the Mekong river are receding.
Rising water level alert
Ministry of Water Resources says that Mekong river water levels in Stung Treng and Kratie provinces have increased.
Three dead, hundreds displaced as floods continue to spread
Three people die and thousands more are displaced while floods continue.
Stung Treng floods displace more families
Stung Treng authorities evacuate nearly 100 more families in Stung Treng city.
Rain-swollen Mekong could damage crops: Ministry
Heavy rain in Thailand and Lao leads to high water levels in the upper Mekong River.
Hundreds evacuated as floods hammer parts of Preah Sihanouk
As floods inundated Preah Sihanouk province, hundreds of motorists were left stranded along National Road 4 in Kampong Seila district prior to being evacuated.
Provincial farmers advised to harvest earlier
Water Resources Ministry advises to speed up harvesting crops due to impending floods.
ROSEWOOD PHNOM PENH DEBUTS EVENT SPACES
Rosewood Phnom Penh introduces the ultra-luxury event spaces located at Level 36, to host meetings and events with a modern sophistication and comfort.
Lao dam under review
Laos begins formal consultation on the Pak Lay hydropower dam project in its northern province of Xayaburi.
Hun Sen lauds first Cambodian-built bridge across Mekong River
PM lauds engineers for constructing the first Cambodian-built concrete bridge.
A town of traditions
Intrepid traveler Jean-Francois Perigois makes his way to the ancient town of Luang Prabang, which is associated with many legends. One story has it that Buddha must have smiled when he rested there on his travels.
Missing school boys found drowned
Police in Kratie province’s Chhlaung district recover the bodies of two missing school boys from the Mekong River.
Zen-like purity by the Mekong
The Bale, a serene, luxurious retreat, with stunning views over the majestic Mekong River – and only a 20-minute drive from Phnom Penh – officially opened last week.
