INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ECONOMIC ZONES IN VIETNAM

WRITTEN BY MEKONG INSTITUTE’S TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT Mekong Institute (MI) in cooperation with the Danang Institute for Socio-Economic Development (DISED) in Vietnam, conducted a national virtual Workshop on “Investment Opportunities and Policies in Economic Zones (SEZs) in Vietnam” on September 23, 2021 to promote and get insights and information on investment rules and opportunities …

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ECONOMIC ZONES IN LAO PDR

WRITTEN BY MEKONG INSTITUTE’S TRADE AND INVESTMENT FACILITATION DEPARTMENT Mekong Institute (MI) in cooperation with the Special Economic Zone Promotion and Management Office, Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Faculty of Engineering of National University of Laos (NUOL), organized a National virtual Workshop on “Investment Opportunities and Incentives in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in …

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MI FLAGSHIP PROGRAM INTRODUCED AT KHON KAEN BUSINESS FORUM

Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Mekong Institute (MI) Executive Director, underscored the strategic value of Khon Kaen Province as an important gateway for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) at the online Khon Kaen Business Forum on September 23 and 24, 2021. In tapping the province’s location, resources, industries, and skilled manpower, Khon Kaen can help revitalize the …

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A DECADE OF MEKONG-REPUBLIC OF KOREA COOPERATION

The Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation has achieved historic gains since the “Mekong-Han River Declaration” in 2011, cementing its integral position in fostering public-private collaboration, cross-country information exchange, and solution-finding initiatives for deeper cooperation and socioeconomic growth. To commemorate 10 years of Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation, an online forum titled “From Cooperation to Strategic Partnership: A …

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ECONOMIC ZONES IN LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES: CHINA

WRITTEN BY MEKONG INSTITUTE’S TRADE AND INVESTMENT FACILITATION DEPARTMENT As part of a multi-year project on “Joint Development of Cross-Border Economic Zones in Lancang-Mekong Countries,” which is supported by the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund and in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce, Royal Government of Thailand, several national workshops on “Investment Opportunities in Economic Zones” …

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ECONOMIC ZONES IN LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES: MYANMAR

WRITTEN BY MEKONG INSTITUTE’S TRADE AND INVESTMENT FACILITATION DEPARTMENT As part of a multi-year project on “Joint Development of Cross-Border Economic Zones in Lancang-Mekong Countries,” which is supported by the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund and in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce, Royal Government of Thailand, several national workshops on “Investment Opportunities in Economic Zones” …

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MI ALUMNI ADVOCATE E-SYSTEMS FOR MORE EFFICIENT CROSS-BORDER TRADE

Mekong Institute (MI) alumni who completed the training program on “Facilitating Cross-Border Electronic Transactions and the Use of Electronic Signatures,” reported the status of their action plan implementation at an online synthesis and evaluation workshop on August 24, 2021. Socializing the benefits of electronic systems in terms of their efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability to a …

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GMS GOVERNMENTS AND PARTNERS SUPPORT MI’S PARTNERSHIP APPROACH

Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) government leaders, as well as international development partners concurred with Mekong Institute’s (MI) efforts to broaden public-private engagements for the further alignment of COVID-19 recovery efforts at the online Steering Committee and Council Meetings on August 26 and 27, 2021.   “Stronger engagement focusing on people-centered development will safeguard the well-being of …

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MI CHIEF CALLS ON BROADER PARTNERSHIPS FOR DEEPER CONNECTIVITY

Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Mekong Institute (MI) Executive Director, was one of seven high-level officials who presented at the first Republic of Korea’s New Southern Policy Forum on Connectivity on June 22, 2021. Hosted by the Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN and the Embassy of Korea to Thailand, the Forum is part of …

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MI ALUMNI PROMOTE E-TRANSACTIONS FOR EFFICIENT CROSS-BORDER TRADE

Mekong Institute (MI) alumni advocated the merits of electronic transactions and the use of electronic signatures for efficient cross-border trade to 25 entrepreneurs and professionals from Thailand at an online workshop on June 30, 2021.  Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, MI Director of Trade and Investment Facilitation, commended Mr. Burapong Voraraktara, Mr. Subin Pongpanmeesuk, and Ms. …

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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.