China’s growing control over the Mekong is a crucial component of immobilising sovereignty in mainland Southeast Asia.
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Vietnam Is Following China in its Economic Development
Vietnam is imitating China in its efforts to grow economically and lags its larger neighbor only by about a decade, experts say.
Six Mekong nations call for accelerated action to eliminate malaria before 2030
Sign joint Ministerial Call for Action at the World Health Assembly in Geneva to strengthen tracking and reporting
Paradigm Trap
New report explores how the development establishment’s embrace of Myanmar and how to break loose
Mekong River nations face the hidden costs of China’s dams
Dozens of projects threaten agriculture and fishing in Southeast Asia
Could Thailand become a global people smuggling destination?
Continued development of ASEAN economic integration is set to increase connectivity across the region. In the process facilitating greater legal and, unfortunately, illegal mobility.
A Cambodian Spring: new film shows how land-grabbing drives political repression
Shot over six years, this film charts the growing wave of land-rights protests that led to the ‘Cambodian Spring’ and the tragic events that followed.
Vietnamese renewable energy crusader wins Goldman Environmental Prize
Using scientific research and engaging state agencies to advocate for sustainable energy in Vietnam.
Grave concern-uncertain action: Mekong Eye’s MRC 3rd Summit news roundup
After a two-day international conference and two days of ministerial meetings, the story out of Siam Reap this week is of escalating problems, but uncertainty about actions.
Code of conduct for the Mekong
The code should include three main components: confidence building measures, preventive diplomacy and dispute settlement mechanisms.