Because of the large contributions of monsoon rain, overall water flow across the entire region may not actually change much on the Mekong.
Category: Mekong
Loss of wetlands could be devastating: experts
Wetlands are still being systematically destroyed in the Mekong River region despite wide international consensus that it is humanity’s best chance to avert a climate apocalypse.
What’s Behind China’s Belt and Road ‘Smart Power’ Push in Southeast Asia?
The presence and mobility of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asian countries plays a large role in China’s BRI success.
Current threats and future hopes for the greater Mekong’s mangroves
Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar are home to the largest mangrove forests in the GMS, but rapid economic growth and illegal logging for fuelwood collection have damaged these forests.
Corruption getting worse in Asia
This drop in score appeared across the board in Asia, with China, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia dropping between 1 and 3 points from the previous year. Only Laos is able to say it isn’t getting worse.
Can ASEAN Play a Greater Role in the Mekong Subregion?
Despite the Mekong subregion’s huge potential, ASEAN has given relatively less attention to the issues concerning this subregion.
Without course correction, tigers could be wiped out in Thailand, Myanmar: Study
Experts said that the absence of political leadership on wildlife in Southeast Asian countries has hamstrung the tiger recovery programme.
Lancang-Mekong cultural exchange youth camp launched in Myanmar
A Lancang-Mekong Cultural Exchange Youth Camp was launched in Myanmar’s northern city of Mandalay Monday with the aim of enhancing cooperation between cultural groups and youth artists from six Lancang-Mekong countries.
Can solar diplomacy green the Belt and Road?
So far, China has prioritised BRI countries with plans for significant coal expansion and those where free-flowing rivers can be exploited for hydropower.