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Mekong Delta hit by worst drought ever

Mekong Delta hit by worst drought ever

Drought and saltwater intrusion in rivers are putting great pressure on Vietnam’s agriculture and aquaculture hub, the Mekong Delta.

Hoa Binh power plant, construction of the 20th century

Hoa Binh power plant, construction of the 20th century

The Hoa Binh hydropower plant, Vietnam’s so-called ‘century project’, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Vietnam’s Mekong quandary: settling the sediment issue

Vietnam’s Mekong quandary: settling the sediment issue

As the biggest loser, Vietnam has to use its influence to limit dam damage on Mekong Delta, says Mekong specialist Richard Cronin.

August 6, 2018 | 07:57 pm PT

Lao dam tragedy haunts locals after water levels subside

Lao dam tragedy haunts locals after water levels subside

Several days after a dam collapsed in southeastern Laos, locals remain traumatized and fearful.

July 30, 2018 | 11:43 pm PT

Laos dam tragedy toll still being counted

Laos dam tragedy toll still being counted

A hydroelectric power project in Laos has delivered an instant catastrophe, sweeping away six villages; its final toll is yet to be tallied.

July 26, 2018 | 05:26 pm PT

26 bodies found after Laos dam collapse, hundreds still missing

26 bodies found after Laos dam collapse, hundreds still missing

Rescuers recovered 26 bodies and hundreds remain missing after a dam collapse swamped several villages in southern Laos on Wednesday.

July 25, 2018 | 03:02 am PT

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