Cabinet concerned about the water situation as many dams nationwide share the same problem of less water inflows leading to critical drought problem next year.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
The next US-China battleground: Chinese dams on the Mekong River?
Conflicting research by US- and Chinese-backed groups about dams suggests a battle of narratives to frame Beijing’s relations with its Mekong neighbours.
Laos Builds Road and Workers’ Camp for Luangprabang Dam Ahead of Formal Approval
Thai dam developer begins clearing land for a large-scale Mekong River before any agreement on who will buy the power.
Mondulkiri land dispute cases under probe
An inter-ministerial team is preparing a report for government leaders on cases of land encroachment and illegal logging in Mondulkiri province.
Starting date for Sanakham dam picked, giving prior consultation more flexibility
“Prior consultation” for the 684MW Sanakham dam that Lao PDR has proposed to build on the Mekong mainstream has officially begun.
Vietnam yet to optimize renewables as shortages loom
Vietnam is struggling to fully utilize the potential of renewable energy because of policy roadblocks even though power shortages are expected in upcoming years.