Thai officials are worried the new dam will worsen the situation by changing the river ecology further, including the flow of sediment downstream.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Drought and salt water will be under control by 2030
Nguyễn Văn Tỉnh, director general of the Department of Water Resources, speaks about the Prime Minister’s decision to grant VNĐ500 billion to control salt water intrusion in eight Mekong Delta provinces.
Goldman Prize-winning Cambodian activist arrested, released in Cambodia
Although released, the activists fear further retribution for their work monitoring economic land concessions near the forest.
Vietnam has only weeks left to get its wind market back on track
Previously praised for its attractiveness and gusty growth, Vietnam’s wind market now faces a pivotal moment.
Ministry boost efforts for irrigation infrastructure
Plan to develop irrigation systems along border areas shared with Vietnam and Thailand in a bid to strengthen water management and mitigate effects of drought and floods.