Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, rolled out an online training program on “Facilitating Cross-Border Electronic Transactions and the Use of Electronic Signatures” to enhance Information and Communications Technology (ICT) connectivity and use in Lancang-Mekong countries from March 1 to 12, 2021. In his opening remarks, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, MI Executive …

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“For the project to have sustainable long-term impacts, we must work together to share best practices not just among sectors in Myanmar but across Mekong countries so we can have a strong regional forestry management strategy for collective poverty alleviation and livelihood improvement of communities.” This was the statement of Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, Mekong …

MKCF PROJECT ON MYANMAR COMMUNITY FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT ROLLS OUT Read More »

Mekong Institute (MI) officials joined the “Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening for Logistics Monitoring and Evaluation Database Development in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam” project kick-off online meeting on January 6, 2021 as part of its responsibility as fund manager and coordinator of the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF). With the objective of enhancing …

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“The Republic of Korea (ROK) is a strong partner of the Mekong region, as it works to narrow the development gap, enhance regional connectivity, and foster deeper cooperation among Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.”   This was the statement of Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, Mekong Institute Director of Trade and Investment Facilitation and Fund …

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Representatives of Mekong Institute (MI), Excellent Center of Waste Utilization and Management (ECoWaste), National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) oversaw the formal appointment of advisory board and steering committee members of the “Capacity Building on Circular Economy, Resource and Energy Efficiency for Productivity and Sustainability …

MKCF PROJECT SETS TO STRENGTHEN CLMTV CASSAVA INDUSTRY COMPETITIVENESS Read More »

Officials from Mekong Institute (MI) and the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Planning and Investment of Lao PDR convened at the launch of the “Development of Regional Cooperation Project Monitoring Data Center” project on December 4, 2020 via digital channel.   Supported by the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), the project aims to effectively …

MKCF REGIONAL MONITORING DATA CENTER PROJECT LAUNCHED IN LAO PDR Read More »

Mekong Institute (MI) equipped 25 entrepreneurs, recent university graduates, and students from Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam in applying innovative approaches to help boost tourism recovery in the Mekong region from November 30 to December 4, 2020. “This is an opportunity for us to integrate COVID-19 recovery plans and business opportunities, so we can together build …

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Supporting Mekong Institute’s (MI) work in promoting special economic zones in the Lancang-Mekong region, MI alumni Mr. Prateep Chouykerd and Ms. Patcharaphorn Poobanchao organized a national workshop on “Opportunities, Challenges and Impact of COVID-19 toward Thailand’s Special Economic Zones” on December 4, 2020 at the Industrial Promotion Center Region 5 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The …

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With support from Mekong Institute, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) highlighted strategies and best practices to support small- and medium-sized enterprises at a national workshop on “Promoting SMEs through Cross-Border Trade: Enhance Firm Competitiveness in Post-COVID-19 in Cambodia” on November 25, 2020 in Phnom Penh. Chaired by His Excellency Oknha Nguon Meng Tech, Director …

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Over 100 women-led SME representatives and government officials from trade promotion and business development organizations representing Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) participated in four national workshops in Ho Chi Minh, Yangon, Vientiane, and Phnom Penh from November 26 to 28, 2020. Supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Mekong Institute (MI), …

MI ALUMNI EXPAND KNOWLEDGE ON MARKET ACCESS THROUGH E-COMMERCE IN CLMV Read More »