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Mekong River Treasure: Extremely rare in the world, protected by police 24/7, related to 'ocean killer'
In the longest river in Southeast Asia (Mekong River), there is a creature known as
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Top 8 longest rivers in Vietnam
In Vietnam, due to heavy rainfall, a very large number of rivers and streams have been created, up to about 2,360 large and small rivers and canals.
Videos
Video: Fishermen caught a giant fish weighing 150kg on the Mekong River
Video captures the incredible moment a fisherman caught a giant catfish.
Animal world
Finding the giant 'ghost' fish in the Mekong River
A giant fish species thought to be extinct has just been discovered in the Mekong River, through Cambodia.
Animal world
Animals only found in Vietnam: Among the world's most evolved, unique mating methods
This animal was included in the list of 10 strangest discoveries in the world by National Geographic in 2012.
Scientific works
Vietnam's 'super bridge' sets a Southeast Asian record: Total capital is nearly 5,000 billion, reaching the top 10 in the world!
To date, 14 years after its inauguration, this bridge across the gentle Hau River still holds the above two records.
Animal world
Cambodian fishermen caught a giant stingray in the Mekong River
Cambodian fishermen were surprised when they accidentally caught an endangered giant freshwater stingray, 4 m long and 180 kg in weight.
Scientific works
The Mekong River hydroelectric dam causes Vietnam's GDP to fall by 0.3%
Hydroelectric dams on the mainstream will continue to cause severe damage to agriculture, hydropower, ecology, and downstream life.
Environment
Why is the West salinity drought so harsh this year?
Salinity drought in the dry season 2019-2020 in the Mekong Delta is considered by many to be more severe than the 2016 record year.
Environment
The Mekong River changes from alluvial to blue
Experts say the Mekong has recently changed from the golden brown of alluvial sediments to turquoise. Although it attracts tourists out of curiosity, its cause makes man…
Animal world
Hydroelectric dams change the flow, the 'water monster' Mekong is on the verge of extinction
Recent reports show that the number of large freshwater animal species has decreased by 97% compared to 1970, due to the natural flow of altered rivers and human catchin…
Animal world
Giant catfish died deadly due to drought in Thailand
At least two tons of giant Mekong catfish are recovered at a reservoir in northern Thailand due to drought.
Environment
WWF publishes research on world river maps
Dams and reservoirs have significantly reduced the benefits of healthy rivers for humans and nature.
Animal world
Discover little doubt about pineapple fish specialties in Vung Tau
Pineapple fish are tropical fish that can live in brackish and freshwater environments
Environment
The whole Mekong Delta is subsiding at a rate of nearly 2.5cm per year
In the West Sea region (Ca Mau peninsula) previously had a high encroachment rate to the sea, now 70% of the area has retreated.