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Inside $5.5M cruise ship that carries wealthy tourists on the Mekong River

Inside $5.5M cruise ship that carries wealthy tourists on the Mekong River

A four-star cruise ship that takes visitors to the Mekong Delta and Cambodia costs VND140 billion (US$5.5 million) and has 35 river-view cabins, a pool, lounge bar, and luxury interiors.
Mekong River water levels surge

Mekong River water levels surge

Water levels in the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB) have increased rapidly and are projected to rise further over the next five days, says the Mekong River Commission (MRC).
August 9, 2023 | 04:00 am PT
Top-to-bottom changes needed to save Mekong Delta from erosion

Top-to-bottom changes needed to save Mekong Delta from erosion

Pointing to an area around 100m off the shore of the Hau River, Hai Tri said: “The riverbank used to be over there.”
May 27, 2023 | 03:30 pm PT
Four riparian nations launch two new initiatives protect Mekong River

Four riparian nations launch two new initiatives protect Mekong River

The governing body of the Mekong River Commission, which has Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam as its members, has approved two major initiatives to better protect the river.
November 28, 2022 | 05:53 am PT
Mekong Delta receives its flooding blessing

Mekong Delta receives its flooding blessing

Residents are grateful that the annual flooding season has arrived in the Mekong Delta, blessing the region with fertile silt deposits from upstream reaches of the river.
November 1, 2022 | 05:33 am PT
Work on route to boost Mekong Delta connectivity set to restart

Work on route to boost Mekong Delta connectivity set to restart

The Ministry of Transport wants a long-delayed transport project comprising roads and bridges that will link the Mekong provinces of Tra Vinh and Soc Trang revived next quarter.
October 25, 2022 | 08:26 pm PT
Cruise tour through Cambodia, Vietnam among 11 best choices for winter escape

Cruise tour through Cambodia, Vietnam among 11 best choices for winter escape

British newspaper The Times has recommended a cruise along the Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam as ne of 11 best tours for Britons to escape the winter.
October 19, 2022 | 04:41 pm PT
Student contributions sought for better monitoring of Mekong River

Student contributions sought for better monitoring of Mekong River

A competition has been launched to challenge university students to design technology to monitor the Mekong’s water level, rainfall, soil moisture, and water quality.
October 10, 2022 | 01:30 am PT
Downtown Can Tho submerged in high tide

Downtown Can Tho submerged in high tide

With water rising to two meters on the Hau River, a Mekong tributary, downtown Can Tho City has been completely flooded.
September 30, 2022 | 02:00 am PT
Mekong group upgrades flood forecasting tool

Mekong group upgrades flood forecasting tool

The Mekong River Commission has updated its monitoring and flood forecasting front page to provide better information on the Mekong conditions.
September 13, 2022 | 05:45 am PT
Emerald Cruises to offer Mekong River tours

Emerald Cruises to offer Mekong River tours

U.K.-based cruise line Emerald Cruises has announced their tour itineraries for 2023 and 2024, enabling tourists to discover Southeast Asia, including Vietnam's Mekong Delta.
September 13, 2022 | 02:31 am PT
Mekong River cries as it's buried alive by sand mining

Mekong River cries as it's buried alive by sand mining

One day more than 10 years ago, my father and other villagers were shocked and terrified after watching the Hau River "swallowing" a section of National Highway 91.
June 1, 2022 | 04:44 pm PT
Mekong flowing at highest in years but drought feared later

Mekong flowing at highest in years but drought feared later

After four straight years of low flows the Mekong River recorded record water levels in the first four months of 2022.
May 17, 2022 | 10:00 pm PT
Mekong River water level rises amid dry season

Mekong River water level rises amid dry season

Lower Mekong River water levels have increased by 20-30 percent compared to the same period of previous years as China releases dam water.
April 25, 2022 | 03:30 am PT
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