Southeast Asia

‘If we want the world to understand who we are and what we stand for, we have to project overall who we are and what we stand for,’ Wong said.

The plan is so that tourists can travel six countries on one visa, but some officials are not optimistic.

The mighty Mekong River is a lifeline for many in Southeast Asia. China’s control of the Mekong’s waters is endangering ecosystems and livelihoods downstream, and increasing Chinese control of the region.