Beijing’s formidable influence has traction because no country or authority officially controls the historic waterway.

13-foot-long stingray found in deep hole in Mekong River. The murky depths of the mighty river seems to function as refuges for some of the biggest freshwater fish on Earth, explorers are finding.

Thailand to Host Key Mekong River Commission Meetings. In addition to the Sanakham dam issue, the committee also reviewed plans for Thailand to host two Mekong River Commission (MRC) meetings in 2025: ...

“River levels throughout the basin are now about one meter higher than normal.” The Mekong Dam Monitor Weekly is published by the United States-based Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia program and Eyes ...

The Mekong River "ghost fish", believed to have been extinct, has been sighted three times in recent years, according to a new report published on Monday. According to the study published in ...

A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. "The giant salmon carp is like a symbol of the Mekong region," said Chheana Chhut, a researcher ...

Vietnam wants to coordinate with Cambodia on a comprehensive assessment of the impacts of the Funan Techo Canal project on the region, the foreign ministry's deputy spokesperson said Thursday. At ...

Mekong wetlands are often overlooked in conservation efforts, but new research shows they are essential to local ecosystems and economy. The 958-foot-tall Xiaowan Dam—the world’s sixth tallest ...

The waters of the Mekong River are now safe after a recent spill of sulfuric acid in Laos has prompted concern along the border regions shared with Laos.

What threats does the Mekong River face? Unfortunately, the diversity and prosperity of the river is at risk. Unsustainable construction, fishing and resource extraction are pushing the Mekong to the ...