Laos’ GDP forecast to contract by 2.5 percent
But the economy will recover in 2021, according to the Asian Development (ADB)’s recent report.
Kien Giang to spend over 3.4 billion USD on safe agricultural development
The Mekong Delta province will invest in promoting safe, sustainable and effective agricultural production in the 2021-2025 period.
US tricks can’t divide Lancang-Mekong nations
The US was the first country to vigorously promote the development of hydropower in the Mekong region, but in recent years it changed its policy.
Germany supplies scientific equipment to MRC to monitor dam impacts
The government of Germany today provided equipment for the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to monitor transboundary environmental impacts from two mainstream dams on the Lower Mekong River.
In the Shadow of Riches, Fishers Face Eviction, Desperately Low Waters
This year, amid record-low waters, the families fear they will need to finally leave Phnom Penh behind, with local authorities threatening their eviction.
Thailand’s Radical Grandmothers
In their decade-long struggle the grandmothers have faced threats, harassment and criminal prosecutions from the mining company and authorities.
Drought, saltwater intrusion cause big losses to Tra Vinh
More than 25,80 hectares of rice in the different crops were damaged, and over 271 ha of fruits had more than 30 percent of their cultivation areas damaged.