Tag
Mekong River
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
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’ biggest diplomatic achievement in decades may be overshadowed by dam construction.
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
Prime Minister Thongsing’s recent tirades suggest a shakeup is coming.
Laos Cozies up With Thailand
Much to Vietnam’s displeasure, Lao-Thai relations are better than ever.
Battle for the Mekong Heats Up
By Tom Fawthrop
Laos Backtracks on Controversial Dam
Laos halts work on an environmental hazard of a dam, writes Prashanth Parameswaran.
Xayaburi Dam Controversy Flares
Construction on the Xayaburi Dam was supposed to be postponed under a deal last year. Has it been?