The Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City, home to a third of Vietnam's population, face rising seas and the toll of decades of resource overuse, leaving much of the delta at risk of submersion.

Climate vulnerability threatens the future of the Mekong Delta, leading to increased floods, droughts and challenges in farming. Migration from the delta to cities is increasing as residents seek ...

A traditional rice field on an island in the Mekong river near Tra Vinh City that will be harvested and transitioned into a shrimp pond at the end of the wet season. Credit: Quinn Goranson Subscribe ...

Zeb Hogan and colleagues from the Cambodian Fisheries Administration tagging, and then releasing, a Mekong giant catfish. In his book, "Chasing Giants," Hogan describes the importance to people of ...

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta where natural resources are vital for livelihoods, a World Bank project supports sustainable water and land management and eco-friendly modes of farming. This site uses ...

Explore the daily life and street views of Ben Tre City, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region. This walking tour takes you through bustling roads, local shops, and typical urban scenes that ...

An aerial view of the dam at the Jinghong Hydropower Station on the Lancang River, the Chinese part of the Mekong River, in Jinghong city, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s ...

The Mekong River is the lifeblood of countries in the Mekong region, but the past few years have seen water flows recurringly decline and processes of saltwater intrusion accelerating in the ...

“Wheels are up,” declared the captain of the aircraft carrying Sheldon Kushner, M.D., and other military personnel departing from Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Saigon, Vietnam—ending Kushner’s arduous tour ...

This article examines the contemporary transformation of rural Vietnam in relation to market economy dynamics and regionally varying configurations of social capital. It is based on the author's ...

Discover a vibrant street scene and cultural landmarks in Bến Tre, Mekong Delta. Featuring An Hội Temple’s ornate facade and ...