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Many New Species Found in Greater Mekong River Valley
The Greater Mekong River Valley has just once again proven how important it is to save and preserve, as almost a thousand endangered or 'extinct' species have been discovered there, including striped rabbits,... Worrying signs as Vietnam’s peak tourist season approaches
The world economic crisis and high domestic inflation is hitting Vietnam’s tourism industry, which is not expected to meet a target of welcoming five million international tourists this year. " Culture, Sport and Tourism Minister... Arguing over the world's water resources
“Whisky is for drinking, water is for fighting over”. Mark Twain. Wm. Mulholland will go down in history as a water engineer who was a very sharp operator. Sensing that the town of Los...
created by gerrypopplestone | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Mekong Giant Catfish
"This stingray (Himantura Chaophraya) measured 4.2 meters in length and was too massive to weigh. Reported to grow to 1,000 pounds, this fish is the largest that I've seen in the Mekong River. For the 2004...Countryside waving in Mekong Delta
Thank to typical features, waterways in the Mekong Delta are attractive for not only international travelers but also locals."The second day is really exotic with a chance to join Phong Dien or Cai Rang Floating...Laos travel guide
Hereunder is the mini travel guide for anyone who plan to travel Laos:"If you're looking for a hassle-free tourist destination, experience Laos in all its majestic beauty. Natural in almost every aspect, Laos is one of Southeast Asia's least developed nations offering the...The fast boat to Can Tho, Vietnam
Can Tho is at the centre of Mekong Delta, amongst a network of rivers, brooks, canals and ditches. The province is about 170 km from Ho Chi Minh City."Rather than catch a five- or six-hour bus ride to the city of Can Tho in the heart of the Mekong Delta, there is a boat that...
created by clantraveler | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Buddhist Monks Fight in anti-Vietnam Protest
In Cambodia's capitol city of Phnom Penh, a protest on behalf of the Khmer diaspora turned violent. The basis of the protest was the religious freedoms of the Khmer living in a Vietnamese region that once belonged to Cambodia."At least two Buddhist monks were injured Friday... Tibetans carry on as glaciers fall victim to global warming
The following article is a chilling reminder of the potential effects of global climate change. The Tibetan Plateau, often thought of as a beautiful place, but not one of global economic significance, actually has a huge potential impact on the global economy as its glaciers...Vietnam Reports First Suspected Cases of Human Bird Flu in a Year
"Authorities in Vietnam say four members of a family have been hospitalized with symptoms of bird flu, in the country's first suspected cases of the disease in more than a year. Officials say the mother and her...
created by Edmund Jenks | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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