On August 15, 2024, the Mekong Institute (MI) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) solidified a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Ningde, Fujian Province, China. This agreement marks a step forward in their joint efforts to advance zero-carbon energy development across the Lancang-Mekong (LM) Region.

The partnership aims to jointly promote zero-carbon energy and transportation solutions in the LM Region. As a kickoff to this collaboration, CATL and MI will co-host an international forum in Ningde from November 5-7, 2024.

The MI delegation visited CATL exhibition hall and production lines to gain insights into the company’s innovative technologies and met with CATL executives to discuss and define key areas for collaboration.