AN INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR CUM BUSINESS MATCHING ON “MEKONG SILK ROAD” CONCLUDED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2013 AT KHON KAEN, THAILAND.

Trade and Investment Facilitation ,EWEC

The Mekong Institute in collaboration with Khon Kaen Provincial Government, the Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture and Chambers of Commerce along East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) organised an international seminar cum business matching on “Mekong Silk Road” on 27 – 28 November 2013 at Rachawadee Resort and Hotel, Khon Kaen, Thailand. The seminar was sponsored by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), under the project entitled “Enhancing Provincial and Local Chambers of Commerce Capacities in Trade and Investment Facilitation along EWEC”. 

The seminar aimed to provide an opportunity for SME silk production groups, silk producers and traders, government agencies promoting small and medium businesses (SMEs) promotion, and members of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry along EWEC and beyond to foster their business networking capability and long-term business cooperation. It also intended to enhance the silk business competitiveness along EWEC in the backdrop of ASEAN Economic Community 2015 and facilitate the silk trade and investment opportunity through the International Silk Festival, “Pook Xiao” Tradition and Red Cross Fair in Khon Kaen. 

Around 90 delegates from Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and China and attended the seminar along with thirteen silk experts. The seminar was divided into two parts On the first day of the seminar important topics related to International silk business and Silk Innovation was discussed through presentations by experts from the region. 

On the second day, a structured learning visit cum business-to-business matching was organized “Chonnabot” silk cluster in Khon Kaen to learn best practices in silk industry. 

An exhibition was organized to display silk products from the region with an aim to show case innovative products and promote business matching. A number of business collaboration was initiated among the silk business owners mostly on silk yarn supply, silk processing and silk pattern design among China, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.