208 new species discovered in Asia`s Mekong region

Last Updated: Monday, December 12, 2011, 10:17

Wildly-colored gecko and a monkey with an Elvis-like hairstyle are among the more than 200 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year.

China deploys patrol boats on Mekong: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 14:12

China has deployed more than 300 armed police to patrol the Mekong river in boats in collaboration with Myanmar, Thailand and Laos after a deadly attack in October, state-run media has said.

China to launch Mekong patrols next month

Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011, 11:28

China suspended shipping through Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle after two Chinese cargo ships were attacked in October.

Flood toll jumps to 43 in Vietnam`s Mekong Delta

Last Updated: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 09:59

The Vietnamese government said that the seasonal floods have submerged nearly 70,000 homes.

China concerned after sailors killed on Mekong

Last Updated: Monday, October 10, 2011, 08:58

China`s growing presence in Asia, Africa and other parts of the world has prompted attacks, kidnappings and hijackings.

WWF calls for action to save Mekong dolphins

Last Updated: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 13:43

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) calls for an urgent action to protect the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin population in the Mekong River, WWF`s new research said.

Vietnam opens new international airport

Last Updated: Sunday, January 2, 2011, 10:03

Can Tho International Airport will process up to 5 million passengers a year.

Dracula fish, bald bird among 145 new Mekong finds

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 09:13

Wildlife researchers say they have discovered 145 new species in Greater Mekong region last year.

President lays foundation of Asian textiles museum in Cambodia

Last Updated: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 15:48

President Pratibha Patil laid the foundation stone of a museum dedicated to traditional Asian textiles here Thursday as part of initiatives by India to reach out to member countries of the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC).

Mekong nations join forces on shrinking river

Last Updated: Monday, April 5, 2010, 13:49

Southeast Asian nations on the Mekong River pledged Monday to step up cooperation over the shrinking waterway amid fears China`s dams are exacerbating a severe regional drought.

Fishermen left high and dry fear for Mekong`s future

Last Updated: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 10:14

Mekong River levels in parts of Laos have hit their lowest in 50 years.

Record low Mekong River poses threat to millions

Last Updated: Friday, February 26, 2010, 08:41

Water levels in the northern Mekong River are at record-low levels, posing a threat to water supply, navigation and irrigation along a stretch of water that is home to millions, a regional official said.