When finished next year, it will be the eighth dam on the Lancang River—China's name for its 1,300-mile stretch of the Mekong ... a poor and long-isolated country that is now courting foreign ...

Affectionally referred to as the “Mother of Water,” the Mekong River, one of the most important rivers in the world, boasts ...

Running the length of the mainly mountainous country is the mighty Mekong River, which floods rice fields, creates vital fish habitat, and serves as the main highway and water source. Villages ...

China and Laos hold 90% of the Mekong River's water reserves in reservoirs Evolution of water storage in km3 by country Cambodia, in an August 2023 note to the MRC, labelled the canal project a ...

The China-backed Techo Funan Canal, which will connect the Mekong River to the country’s coast, has given rise to environmental and security concerns. The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to ...