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New Laos Dam Heightens Mekong Fears

New Laos Dam Heightens Mekong Fears

By Luke Hunt
A third mainstream dam raises the threat posed to the river's future.
Desperate Times for Cambodia's Farmers

Desperate Times for Cambodia's Farmers

By Ana Salvá
After facing a long drought, Cambodian farmers now fear the arrival of La Niña and possible floods.

China and the Mekong: The Floodgates of Power

China and the Mekong: The Floodgates of Power

By Cal Wong
China now has a chokehold on the Mekong River, the lifeline for the Indochina peninsula.

Facing Mekong Drought, China to Release Water From Yunnan Dam

Facing Mekong Drought, China to Release Water From Yunnan Dam

By Shannon Tiezzi
In response to a request from Vietnam, China is discharging water from a dam in Yunnan.

Laos Gets Plugged In

Laos Gets Plugged In

By Paul Pryce
The Southeast Asian nation is relying heavily on dams to meet domestic and regional demand for energy.
Change on the Mighty Mekong

Change on the Mighty Mekong

By Denise Hruby
Hunger for affordable energy is threatening traditional livelihoods and a unique biodiversity.

Cambodia’s Strongman Taunts Opposition With Rocket Fire

Cambodia’s Strongman Taunts Opposition With Rocket Fire

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s premier Hun Sen takes aim at activists battling a Chinese dam project.

Cambodia Suspends China Dam Project to Silence Opposition

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move comes a day after the controversial deportation of a Spanish anti-dam activist.

Vietnam May Crack Down on Dam Investors

Vietnam May Crack Down on Dam Investors

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Government mulls harsher penalties as investors fail to meet obligations.

Southeast Asia’s Top Stories in 2014

Southeast Asia’s Top Stories in 2014

By Mong Palatino
A look back at the region’s biggest stories over the past 12 months.

Laos Dam Risks Damaging Mekong River, Igniting Tensions With Vietnam

Laos Dam Risks Damaging Mekong River, Igniting Tensions With Vietnam

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Consultations on Don Sahong dam fail to bridge gap between Laos and neighboring states
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