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Mekong River
A Bright Future in Cambodia’s Energy Sector?
By Sabrina Gyorvary
Rather than ecologically harmful dams, Cambodia should explore solar power to fill its energy gap.
China Conducts Joint Patrol With ASEAN Mekong States
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The 63rd iteration of the Mekong joint patrols took place last week.
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
By Jack Guen-Murray, Monzima Haque, and John Lichtefeld
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
Can ASEAN Save the Mekong River?
By Luke Hunt
As discussions continue, the future of one of the world’s greatest rivers is as bleak as ever.
Will the Environment Be the Vietnam Government’s Downfall?
By David Hutt
Environmental protests are proving a tough challenge for the communist regime.
Killing the Mekong, Dam by Dam
By Tom Fawthrop
Regional governments have been underestimating the environmental and economic costs of Mekong dams.
New Laos Dam Heightens Mekong Fears
By Luke Hunt
A third mainstream dam raises the threat posed to the river's future.
ASEAN’s Mekong Potential the Focus in Vietnam Meeting
By Ling Han
The recent WEF-Mekong meeting in Hanoi was a useful reminder of the subregion’s significance.
Drowning Yunnan's Valleys
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
In northern Yunnan, the future of multiple rural villages are under threat from hydropower dams along the Lancang.
Dams and the Rise of Lancang River Fishing
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
In Jinggu county, the construction of dams on the Lancang have created a recent fishing boom, though it may not last.
Pu’er Tea: Worth Its Weight in Silver
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
In Yunnan, the city of Pu’er is renowned for producing some of the country’s most prestigious and expensive tea.
Bananas on the Lancang: Grown in Yunnan, Destined for Shanxi
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
Along the banks of the Lancang in Yunnan, bananas grown from the river’s water are part of a complex network of national trade.