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Mekong River
Coconuts Reimagined
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
Outside Ben Tre, Vietnam we stumble on an inventive way to recycle one of the region's most plentiful exports: coconuts.
In the Mekong Delta: Erosion, Pollution, and Millions of Shrimp
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
On the island of Phu Thanh, shrimp farmers face serious environmental challenges.
Dominion of the Sea
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
After reaching the Mekong's terminus, we join a shrimp fishing crew to explore the sea's importance at the river's end.
A River's Tail Begins: The Mekong Delta
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
The journey begins where the Mekong ends, in the sprawling delta where Vietnam meets the sea.
Interview: Chasing A River's Tail
By Catherine Putz
Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright have set out on a journey to follow the Mekong river from sea to source.
Laos Officially Approves Controversial Dam Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Parliament okays concession agreement for Don Sahong project despite regional concerns.
Mekong Summit Struggles to Halt Devastating Dams
By Tom Fawthrop
Laos remains determined to move forward with dam construction that threatens the environment and food security.
Damming the Mekong
By Michelle Tolson
A new dam proposed by Laos threatens further damage to the troubled Mekong and its inhabitants.
In China, Foreigners Come First
It’s often said foreigners get special treatment in China. But for multinationals, being singled out is not always pleasant.
Sushi: A Brief History of Japan’s Most Iconic Food
The journey of sushi began far from its home in Japan. It has traveled equally far in the modern world.
Trouble on the Mekong
By Tom Fawthrop
Europe’s Pöyry Energy and its controversial role as Xayaburi dam consultant have been challenged under new OECD CSR rules.
Xayaburi Dam Threatens Mekong River’s Giant Catfish
The Xayaburi Dam poses a problem for the Mekong River’s fish and the people living beside it.