Up and down the Mekong ... River to uncover the secrets of Lao cuisine. “The fish that fight against the current are more tasty,” replies chef Joy Ngeuamboupha, who focuses on celebrating Laos ...

Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit ...

In 2012, when this photo was taken ... the main stem of the river. ThailandThe hunger for electricity in Thailand is driving dam construction on the lower Mekong in Laos and Cambodia.

A devastating collapse at a dam has put the spotlight on Laos' energy ambitions. Sitting on South East Asia's Mekong River, Laos has in recent years invested heavily in hydroelectric power.