Six Mekong countries join hands in settle climate change
September 20, 2023 | 10:20
Six countries along the Mekong River – Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand - have committed to working together to tackle climate change issues, according to Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of Thailand’s Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
Cambodia warns of flooding due to Mekong River’s rising water level
August 01, 2023 | 16:20
The Cambodian Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on July 31 issued a flood warning as the water level of the Mekong River is expected to rise the coming days, especially in its northern region.
US pledges to enhance cooperation with Mekong subregion’s countries
February 28, 2021 | 10:41
The US will bolster support for countries in the Mekong subregion through the Mekong-US partnership, US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Atul Keshap said at a recent online seminar to reveal results of a report on transboundary rivers and addressing challenges in Mekong River.
Mekong farmers adapt to low flood levels
September 11, 2019 | 09:41
Farmers in the Mekong Delta are taking measures to adapt to low levels of flooding this year by switching to new crops and using other cultivation methods.
RoK firm-funded campaign helps clean Mekong River
June 06, 2019 | 19:38
A campaign was launched on June 5 in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long to collect waste and clean the Mekong River, using solar-powered vessels funded by Hanwha Group of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Vietnam PM active at ASEAN+3, Mekong summits
November 19, 2011 | 14:38
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended the ASEAN+3 Summit and the Mekong-Japan Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Nov. 18 within the framework of the 19th ASEAN Summit and related summits.
Experts worry about Mekong River power plant
February 23, 2011 | 15:55
Vietnamese scientists and environmentalists have raised worries over wide-ranging threats posed by Laos’ building of a power plant on the Mekong River.
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