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What does Chinese ‘reciprocity’ mean for Mekong’s dams?
China is exploring new ways to cooperate over water with Mekong countries, but any agreement must address civil society and environmental concerns, argues Carl Middleton. Keep reading ...
Dynamics of cooperation mechanisms in the Mekong
There are several Mekong cooperation mechanisms between the lower Mekong countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam) with China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, and the US. The leading mechanisms in terms of sizeable project funding are Mekong-Lancang Cooperation and the Mekong-Japan Cooperation. Keep reading ...
Mining in the Mekong: Myanmar to outperform, Thailand to underperform
There is big opportunity, and and also big risk in the Mekong mining sector, according to recently published report. Fitch Solutions Macro Research’s industry analysis maintains the Mekong region will remain underdeveloped and dominated by domestic players in the coming years as foreign investment flows ...
Mekong destinations appeal to under 30s
Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, three popular Mekong Region destinations, were given high grades on a ‘Cutacut’ ranking of budget-friendly destinations for the under 30s. The India-based digital content company’s ranking placed Vietnam in sixth place with neighbour Cambodia taking the fifth spot and Thailand in ...
Mekong communities urged to organise emergency plans
A COMMUNITIES-LED emergency response plan is being advocated to cope with water hazards and dam disasters on the entire Mekong River Basin, as climate change magnifies the threats of water disasters posed by dams. Local Thai people in seven northeastern provinces along Mekong River gathered ...
Japan, Mekong leaders to adopt new cooperation strategy in Oct.
The leaders of Japan and five Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong River, when they meet in Tokyo next month, plan to adopt a new strategy that is more relevant in the current regional and global situation. Keep reading ...
Mekong water levels to peak at 4.05m on Sept 25: NCHMF
he National Center for Hydro Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) yesterday issued in the next three days, water levels on Mekong River will continue to recede due to low tides and then rising up later on. Keep reading ...
Industry 4.0 brings about opportunities for Mekong integration: PM
The fourth Industrial Revolution has created great opportunities for promoting the integration of the Mekong countries, with the increasingly important role of soft and digital connectivity in economic connectivity, stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Keep reading ...
Mekong flooding continues to disrupt roads
As flooding continues to take its toll on provinces along the Mekong River and beyond, traffic on a busy national road leading to the coastal province of Preah Sihanouk has been disrupted, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology said. Ministry spokesperson Chan Yutha told ...
Ministry says Mekong floodwaters are receding
The Water Resources Ministry yesterday announced that floodwaters in the Mekong river are receding, while some provincial authorities are still donating money to affected families. A ministry statement said that the water level in the Mekong river in Stung Treng province yesterday was at 10.05 ...
