Boontom is the leader of Ban Pak Ing, a scattering of cinder block houses and unpaved streets that reach from the precipitous west bank of the Mekong toward a quiet, well-cared-for Buddhist temple.

Researchers said they named the new species “cuulongensis” after the Vietnamese name “cửu long,” which means “nine dragons” and references the many mouths of the Mekong River where the new species ...

The Mekong Delta, located in the southern part of Vietnam, is a particular wonder. This area has become famous for its ...

The Mekong giant catfish is the official freshwater heavyweight champion of the world. According to the Guinness Book of Records, a nine-foot-long individual caught in northern Thailand in 2005 ...

Explore the remarkable Mekong basin. One of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world, it's home to thousands of plants, mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. We ...

Lyse Doucet travelled to Cairo where Arab leaders convened to draw up a plan for the future of Gaza - but found herself being ...

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta Tourism Association hosted a conference in Beijing on March 17 to ramp up the region’s tourism ...

Sue Perkins embarks on a life-changing, 3,000-mile journey up the Mekong, South East Asia's greatest river, exploring lives and landscapes on the point of dramatic change.

With its winning mix of culture, culinary experiences and rich history, there’s no match for the Mekong which, at 4,350 km (2,703 miles), is the longest river in south-east Asia. As well as ...

The programme aims to preserve the Lancang-Mekong cultural heritage. Bagan, an ancient cultural capital in the region, has maintained close relations with the Lancang-Mekong countries for a long time.

Sackona said the Lancang-Mekong Subregion, comprising Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, is recognized as a region with rich culture, civilization, and long history.