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India, Myanmar agree to deepen trade ties, push connectivity projects and security cooperationIndia and Myanmar are embarking on a new chapter of friendship. In a recent summit, the leaders agreed to deepen ties focusing on economic ...- Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
- Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
- Himalayan snow cover drops sharply, hits 20-year low; plains may feel the impactSnow cover in the Hindu Kush Himalaya has reached its lowest point in over two decades. This marks the fourth consecutive year of weak snow...
- India-Myanmar bond over food festivalMyanmar and India held the Mekong-Ganga Food Festival in Yangon to foster cultural exchange and tourism. The event featured food, handicraf...
- Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India's Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister S JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that peace and prosperity in the Mekong region play a pivotal role in realising India...
- EAM S Jaishankar meets counterparts from ASEAN grouping in IndonesiaIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held discussions with several ASEAN member countries in Jakarta, including Brunei and Si...
- Mekong River Commission Summit holds promise of sustainable development in SE AsiaThis MRC’s highest-political event will see the six riparian countries discuss the latest developments, opportunities, and innovative solut...
- China to gain Indian Ocean region access in India's backyardChina is actively supporting Myanmar in different sectors, including a lesser-known strategic port project in the eastern part of Shan stat...
- China looking to create 'hydro-hegemony' through dam projects in Tibet: ReportSince Tibet's occupation, China has disrupted the natural flow of rivers by pursuing a series of ill-conceived environmental and developmen...
- After Mekong, China focuses to take control over Brahmaputra's waterChina is planning to construct a mega-dam on the Yarlung Zangbao River (known as the Brahmaputra in India), which flows through Tibet, Bang...
- Chinese dams under U.S. scrutiny in Mekong rivalryThe 4,350-km (2,700-mile) waterway - known as the Lancang in China and flowing south through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam ...
- Tales from the Mekong: Cashfree co-founder in awe of Vietnam's efforts to preserve its natural heritageAkash Sinha was impressed by how ancient heritage mixed with cosmopolitan life.
- Shining in red & golden hues: PrimaDollar CEO remembers his visit to the golden triangleThe UK-based online trade financier company boss shares that Laos was just a jungle at that time.
- Rainbow-headed snake, 'Star Trek' newt among 163 new speciesA rainbow-headed snake, a dragon-like lizard and a newt that looks like a Klingon from the Star Trek series are among 163 new species found...
- New NASA project to help monitor environmentA new NASA joint project will provide timely weather, climate and other Earth related data to five countries in Southeast Asia, enabling th...
- Cooperation between India, Mekong region a win-win proposition: Salman KhurshidSalman Khurshid today described the economic cooperation between India and countries of the Mekong region as a "win-win proposition".
- Witness the best of Asia; its lively culture and scenic beauty, onboard a luxury river cruiseAsia is so mystical that even the most frequent traveller longs to come back to gain a varied perspective on life in the countries here.
- China proposes common security set up for Mekong riverWen Jiabao called for joint security mechanism between China, Thailand, Laos & Myanmar for free navigation on Mekong River.
- Mekong river dolphins on verge of extinction: WWFDolphins living in parts of the Mekong River between Cambodia and Laos are on the brink of extinction due to pollution, international conse...
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