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Mekong River

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Sushi: A Brief History of Japan’s Most Iconic Food

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

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

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.

Laos Finally Called Out over Xayaburi Dam

Are regional tensions over the Xayaburi Dam coming to a head?

Laos Proceeds With Dam Despite ASEM Summit

Laos Proceeds With Dam Despite ASEM Summit

Laos’ biggest diplomatic achievement in decades may be overshadowed by dam construction.

The New "Battery of Asia?"

The New "Battery of Asia?"

Laos intends to build more than 70 dams along tributaries of the Mekong River. While there are rich profits to be made, is the cost too high?

China Using America's Playbook?

Serious questions are being raised at Yunnan where suspects are on trial for the murder of 13 Chinese sailors.

Lao Government Strikes Back

Lao Government Strikes Back

Prime Minister Thongsing’s recent tirades suggest a shakeup is coming.

Laos Cozies up With Thailand

Laos Cozies up With Thailand

Much to Vietnam’s displeasure, Lao-Thai relations are better than ever.

Battle for the Mekong Heats Up

Battle for the Mekong Heats Up

By Tom Fawthrop
Laos’s Xayaburi dam project faces opposition throughout the region over its ecological impact.

Laos Backtracks on Controversial Dam

Laos Backtracks on Controversial Dam

Laos halts work on an environmental hazard of a dam, writes Prashanth Parameswaran.

Xayaburi Dam Controversy Flares

Xayaburi Dam Controversy Flares

Construction on the Xayaburi Dam was supposed to be postponed under a deal last year. Has it been?

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