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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.
International Finance Corporation names new Mekong region manager

International Finance Corporation names new Mekong region manager

The International Finance Corporation has appointed Thomas Jacobs as its new country manager for the Mekong region, covering Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
April 4, 2022 | 06:52 pm PT
First water level monitoring station opens atop lower Mekong basin

First water level monitoring station opens atop lower Mekong basin

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has unveiled the Xieng Kok water level monitoring station in Laos that's expected to reduce downstream vulnerability to unexpected flows.
April 1, 2022 | 04:45 pm PT
Mekong riparian nations plan measures against changing water flows

Mekong riparian nations plan measures against changing water flows

Six riparian countries are expected to identify adaptation measures relating to the Mekong River's flow regime by the end of 2022, according to the Mekong River Commission (MRC).
March 13, 2022 | 09:28 pm PT
Upstream Mekong dams worsened wet season drought: report

Upstream Mekong dams worsened wet season drought: report

Upstream dams severely restricted water flow between 2019 and 2021 during the wet season, exacerbating drought conditions created by the lack of rainfall, a new report says.
March 4, 2022 | 09:00 pm PT
US to help Vietnam meet key COP26 commitment: climate envoy

US to help Vietnam meet key COP26 commitment: climate envoy

The U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry, has expressed high appreciation for Vietnam's COP26 commitments and reaffirmed his nation's pledge to assist with this effort.
February 23, 2022 | 07:14 am PT
Mekong region sees 224 new species, despite 'intense threat': report

Mekong region sees 224 new species, despite 'intense threat': report

A devil-horned newt, drought-resilient bamboo and a monkey named after a volcano were among 224 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region in 2020.
January 25, 2022 | 06:49 pm PT
PM calls for concerted efforts against future pandemics

PM calls for concerted efforts against future pandemics

PM Pham Minh Chinh Thursday said the countries in the region should cooperate in managing the current pandemic and build mechanisms against infectious diseases for the future.
September 9, 2021 | 06:52 am PT
ASEAN, Mekong River Commission produce water security solutions

ASEAN, Mekong River Commission produce water security solutions

ASEAN and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) have come up with three solutions to help riparian countries address their water security challenges.
August 24, 2021 | 03:00 am PT
Mekong River group urges more data sharing on hydropower operations

Mekong River group urges more data sharing on hydropower operations

The Mekong River Commission has urged China and Southeast Asian countries to share more data on hydropower operations that can contribute to abnormal rises and falls in water levels on the Mekong.
June 30, 2021 | 05:12 pm PT
Chinese dams under US scrutiny in Mekong rivalry

Chinese dams under US scrutiny in Mekong rivalry

A U.S.-funded project using satellites to track and publish water levels at Chinese dams on the Mekong river was launched on Monday, adding to the superpowers’ rivalry in Southeast Asia.
December 13, 2020 | 07:00 pm PT
China commits to share year-round water data with Mekong River Commission

China commits to share year-round water data with Mekong River Commission

China on Thursday signed an agreement with the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to share year-round data on the flow of its portion of the vital waterway.
October 22, 2020 | 05:11 pm PT
Vietnam, US to join hands to address environmental, health issues

Vietnam, US to join hands to address environmental, health issues

The U.S. has said it will increase cooperation with Vietnam to address issues like global health security, unregulated fishing and wildlife trafficking.
October 6, 2020 | 10:00 pm PT
India to aid water management projects in Mekong Delta

India to aid water management projects in Mekong Delta

India will fund seven water management projects at a cost of around $350,000 in four Mekong Delta provinces.
September 23, 2020 | 11:54 pm PT
US pledges $153 mln toward Mekong development

US pledges $153 mln toward Mekong development

The U.S. Department of State on Friday pledged about $153.6 million for cooperation projects across the Mekong region, including crime fighting, data sharing, and disaster management.
September 12, 2020 | 02:35 am PT
China ready to share water data with Mekong nations, Thailand says

China ready to share water data with Mekong nations, Thailand says

China is ready to share data on water flows into the Mekong River, a longstanding request of downstream Southeast Asian countries, a Thai foreign ministry official said on Friday.
August 22, 2020 | 05:07 pm PT
Japan to give Mekong countries $115 mln for Covid-19 fight, sustainable development

Japan to give Mekong countries $115 mln for Covid-19 fight, sustainable development

Vietnam and four other countries in the Mekong region will receive Japanese aid worth $115.3 million to combat Covid-19 and work for sustainable development.
July 10, 2020 | 12:48 am PT
Mekong nations urge Laos to review Luang Prabang dam impacts

Mekong nations urge Laos to review Luang Prabang dam impacts

Neighboring countries have called on Laos to consider the cross-border environmental impacts of a hydropower plant it plans to build on the Mekong River.
July 1, 2020 | 08:59 pm PT
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