Story Archive
2010-03-26
Test your knowledge about dams, legends, and Chinese influence on the Mekong River in Thailand.
2010-03-24
The Web giant’s move follows reports that it had been the victim of cyber attacks originating in China.
2010-03-17
Upstream Dams Cause Downstream Concerns: Chinese dams on the Upper Mekong River are creating erratic fluctuations on water flow. Yet, people living off the river downstream are neither consulted nor informed of changes affecting their livelihood.
2010-03-15
The Mekong River basin currently provides 1,600 megawatts of electricity and has potential for 30,000 megawatts,. But is the cost of modernization too high?
2010-03-10
The Mekong River is the world’s most productive fishery – supplying critical food security for the region. But experts cite declining animal protein and edible oils in the local diet. Why?
2010-03-09
North Korea completes its first census in 15 years, with help from the U.N. Population Fund.
2010-03-08
Burma's military leaders pillage the nation's resources for profit, while many ordinary citizens live in poverty.
2010-03-05
Test your knowledge about hydropower and the Mekong River in Laos.
2010-03-05
Who will be Korea's next leader? This interactive feature will help you navigate the labyrinth of North Korean succession politics.
2010-03-04
The Mekong Basin is home to 100 languages and 70 million of the world’s poorest people, for whom any ecological change—man-made or natural—could drastically alter how they live.
2010-03-03
China's stability-focused leaders seek to address the demands of 230 million migrant workers as the nation's parliament convenes this week.
