Expert Dialogue Scaling-Up Digital Connectivity for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises in the Lancang- Mekong Countries for Post-Pandemic Resilience Date: December 14, 2023 Venue: Virtual Zoom Platform Time: 13:00 – 16.30 (Bangkok Time) The Need for Scaling-Up Digital Connectivity for MEMEs in the Lancang-Mekong Countries With the support of the People’s Government of the People’s …

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THE 6th LANCANG-MEKONG BUSINESS FORUM 2024 “Promoting Agribusiness and Investment in Processed Food Sector” Beijing, P. R. China    |   January 10-11, 2024 MI invites stakeholders of the agribusiness and food processing industry to the 6th Lancang-Mekong Business Forum (LMBF) in Beijing, P. R. China! Mekong Institute (MI), in cooperation with the Foreign Economic Cooperation Center …

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Background Mekong Institute (MI), with the support of the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), is currently implementing “Sustainable and Smart Tourism Development in the Mekong Region”. The project is designed to introduce smart tourism tools, techniques, and technologies through learning exchanges, structured learning visits, information-sharing, and adoption of best practices. Such investments are geared …

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Background Mekong Institute (MI), with the support of the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), is currently implementing “Sustainable and Smart Tourism Development in the Mekong Region”. The project is designed to introduce smart tourism tools, techniques, and technologies through learning exchanges, structured learning visits, information-sharing, and adoption of best practices. Such investments are geared …

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Introduction The Mekong region is among the world’s most visited travel destinations, having welcomed more than 70 million tourists in 2018 alone. As the tourism industries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam are helping promote economic growth, generate employment, and foster peaceful societies, their governments are increasing efforts to pursue a more balanced, …

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INTRODUCTION The Lancang-Mekong (LM) Region is home to over 1.6 billion people. Energy is the cornerstone of sustainable development. Energy demand is rising as LM countries – who enjoy cultural similarities and economic complementarities -have maintained impressive economic growth over the past two decades. This trend will continue, especially given the LM region’s high economic …

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Background The Mekong region is a diverse and vibrant destination that attracts millions of tourists every year. In recent years, the region’s UNESCO World Heritage sites have also seen a noticeable increase in the number of visitors as more and more travelers seek out cultural experiences and rich historical heritages. These heritage cities also encompass …

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PROSAFE REGIONAL END-OF-PROJECT EVENT Date: 14-15 November 2023 Bangkok, Thailand Mekong Institute (MI) and the New Zealand Aid Programme’s (NZAP) commitment to promoting a food safety culture in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) began in 2015 with the launch of the Mekong Institute Food Safety Capability Activity (MIFSCA). The Project aimed to provide …

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