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Vietnam President Warns of Water Conflicts

7 Sep 2012 - 08:54 by Local Press Report

VLADIVOSTOK (Mysinchew) — Nations could soon be engaged in conflicts over access to water, Vietnam's president warned Friday, as he called for sustainable exploitation of Southeast Asia's Mekong River. Speaking at a

India, Bangladesh to Meet on Tipaimukh Dam in August

30 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

dhaka, Bangladesh — Indian and Bangladeshi experts will meet in late August to assess the impacts India’s Tipaimukh multipurpose dam project would have in Bangladesh.

Laos Promises Cooperation With Mekong Neighbors, But Continues With Controversial Dam

25 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Vietnam, HANOI — Laos has promised to work closely with other countries on sustainable use of the Mekong River as a water resource, with special attention to environmental impacts.

Critic Slams Laos Dam Design

15 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

vientiane, laos — Dams constructed on Mekong River tributaries in Laos are poorly designed, leading to erratic water flow that harms the river’s environment, according to a Lao scientist who analyzes dams in the h

Water Level in Mekong Lower Than Average

8 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

vientiane, laos (Vietnam News) — The current water level on the Mekong River is significantly below average in northern Laos and Thailand, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said. "All mainstream water levels

Thailand Presses China to Release More Water From Mekong Dams

1 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

Bangkok, thailand (The Nation (Thailand)) — Thailand will press the Mekong River Commission to negotiate with China to release more water from its dams on the Mekong, as downstream countries grapple with drought. Permanent Secretary for

Mekong Development Conference Calls for Cooperation

14 Dec 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Participants at the development cooperation forum Mekong 2009 highlighted future cooperation in enhancing the use of water and land resources, tapping the potential of hydropower,

Mekong, Mississippi River Commissions Cooperate on Water Management

3 Aug 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

vientiane, laos — I he Mekong River Commission announced on July 30 its intention to cooperate with the Mississippi River Commission on a variety of water problems that plague both river basins.

Mekong River Commission Urges Caution on Dams

8 Jun 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

vientiane, laos (SGGP (Vietnam)) — The Mekong River Commission is urging caution on dam projects on the river. The warning comes as a broad assessment of Mekong hydropower development got under way last week.

ADB Launches Water and Sanitation Project in Mekong Countries

27 Oct 2008 - 23:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing to start work on a water and sanitation project to benefit Mekong River communities in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Mekong Countries Gather in Laotian Capital

31 Mar 2008 - 21:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

vientiane, laos — — The prime ministers of China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, as well as representatives of the Asian Development Bank, gathered in the Laotian capital Monday for the third Greater

Northern Thailand's Reservoirs Dry Up

24 Mar 2008 - 21:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — — Wang Rom Klao reservoir in Uthai Thani is holding only 100,000 cubic meters of its 32 million cubic meter capacity, posing a threat to irrigation in northern Thailand, according to

Thai Ministry Seeks $32 Million USD for Khong River Diversion Study

11 Mar 2008 - 19:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — — The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry plans to ask the government for some $32 million USD to study the feasibility of diverting water from the Khong River and Nam Ngeum Dam in

Cambodia: Phnom Penh to Host Mekong Flood Forum in May

19 Feb 2008 - 19:07 by Local Press Report

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Xinhua (China)) — — Cambodia will host the Mekong River Commission's 6th Annual Mekong Flood Forum in May, the commission announced.

The forum will take place in Phnom Penh on May 27-28.

Thailand Mulls Mekong River Diversion

12 Feb 2008 - 19:25 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Bangkok, thailand — — In response to chronic water shortages in northeastern Thailand, Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's government has announced a plan to reroute Mekong River water into the water-scarce northeast.

Laos: Mekong River Commission Discusses New Programs

3 Sep 2007 - 23:26 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

vientiane, laos — — Representatives from the Mekong River basin countries gathered in the Laotian capital for the 26th meeting of the Mekong River Commission's Joint Committee.