Regional Knowledge Sharing Workshop and Site Visits on Scaling Low-Emission Rice Cultivation Technologies and Practices in South and Southeast Asia
PROJECT BACKGROUND Agriculture remains a foundation of food security and livelihoods across South and Southeast Asia. Yet traditional rice farming methods—especially continuous flooding—remain a significant source of methane (CH₄), contributing up to 10% of global agricultural emissions. Transitioning to climate-resilient, lowemission cultivation practices is essential to meet climate goals, protect ecosystems, and ensure the long-term …
Press Launch for the Conference on Logistics and Tourism Promotion along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway
1. Background In today’s shifting global trade landscape, regional infrastructure such as the China– Laos–Thailand Railway plays a vital role in boosting economic resilience, crossborder logistics, and tourism across the Lancang-Mekong region and ASEAN. As countries in the Mekong subregion seek to recover from global uncertainties and accelerate regional integration, this strategic railway corridor is …
ASEAN Day 2025
Background The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), established on August 8, 1967, has grown into a globally recognized community of 10 nations committed to peace, prosperity, and regional integration. In 2025, ASEAN commemorates its 58th anniversary by reaffirming its long-term commitment through the launch of ASEAN Community Vision 2045—a people-centered roadmap for a Resilient, …
Conference on Logistics and Tourism Promotion along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway
1. Background In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, international connectivity faces significant challenges that directly impact regional trade, logistics, and tourism. With increasing uncertainty in the global economy, rising protectionism, and the growing trend of deglobalization, global trade and investment patterns have undergone profound changes. Post-pandemic recovery processes vary across countries, and along with inflation, …
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Inception Meeting of “Transport and Logistics Information System in Lancang-Mekong Region” Project
Background Mekong Institute (MI) in close collaboration with General Department of Logistics (GDL), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), Cambodia is implementing the project on “Transport and Logistics Information System in Lancang-Mekong (LM) Region” from January 2025 to December 2026, funded by Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund (LMCSF). The project aims to streamline the transport and …
Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum
Background The Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), established in 2013 under the Mekong–Republic of Korea (ROK) Cooperation framework, has been an important platform for advancing collaboration across seven priority sectors among the Mekong countries—Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam—and the Republic of Korea (ROK). These priority sectors, outlined in the Mekong–ROK Plan …