'Houses On The River Will Fall': Cambodia's Sand Mining Threatens Vital Mekong
A building boom in the Southeast Asian country has pushed up demand for sand in a river that 60 million people rely on.
Southeast Asia
The Lake That Feeds The Mekong Basin Is Facing A Shortage Of Fish
As Cambodia kicks off a three-day water festival, fishermen are struggling to make a living in the face of climate change and hydropower dams.
Cambodian Opposition Leaders Say Their Efforts To Return Have Been Thwarted
Sam Rainsy of the now-banned Cambodia National Rescue Party was barred from boarding a plane from Paris to Thailand. His deputy was detained in Malaysia. Both risk arrest if they enter Cambodia.
'A Million Elephants' No More: Conservationists In Laos Rush To Save An Icon
The Laos government and conservationists estimate there are only about 800 elephants left in all of Laos, just half of them living in the wild.
Rare Summer Cyclone Leaves Dozens Dead In Southeast Asia
Cyclone Fani tore through India and Bangladesh over the weekend, forcing the evacuation of millions of people.
In Laos, A Chinese-Funded Railway Sparks Hope For Growth — And Fears Of Debt
The more than 250-mile, $6 billion railway is set to cut through the northern part of Laos and is primarily financed and built by the Chinese. So far, the project has mostly employed Chinese workers.
China Reshapes The Vital Mekong River To Power Its Expansion
Chinese companies are building infrastructure and dams along the vast river that runs through five Southeast Asian countries before emptying into the South China Sea.
The 'Shadowlands' Of Southeast Asia's Illicit Networks: Meth, Dancing Queens And More
In his new book, Hello, Shadowlands, journalist Patrick Winn describes how underground crime groups thrive in a region where democracy is in retreat.
Pompeo Arrives In Malaysia After A Former Ruler Makes A Surprising Comeback
The secretary of state will meet senior officials from the new Malaysian government, following the country's unexpected election result.
As Philippines Shuts Down A Popular Tourist Island, Residents Fear For Their Future
President Rodrigo Duterte called Boracay island a "cesspool." It draws 2 million visitors a year but isn't equipped to accommodate them. Residents agree there's a problem, but worry about losing jobs.