Khon Kaen, Thailand, September 22-27, 2025 — The Mekong Institute (MI) successfully concluded its week-long Regional Training Program on Smart Agriculture Technologies and Practices, convening 24 representatives from government agencies, academia, private sector, and farmer associations across Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Funded by the Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), the …

Mekong Region Strengthens Climate Resilience: Advancing Smart Agriculture and AI-Powered Innovation through Regional Training and Pilot Projects Read More »

On September 24, 2025, Mekong Institute (MI) welcomed participants of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) International Training Course on “Climate Resilience – Smart Land and Water Management: Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment.” The training course is organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University. This year, 12 participants from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Brunei, and …

MI Welcomes International Training Participants on Climate Resilience and Smart Land & Water Management Read More »

Bangkok, Thailand — September 23, 2025 — Mr. Suriyan, Executive Director of Mekong Institute (MI), served as moderator in two high-level plenary sessions at the Friends of Thai Agriculture (FTA) Conference 2025 held at True Digital Park, Bangkok. Themed “Putting Out the Fire: Advancing Solutions for Sustainable Post-Harvest Biomass Utilization”, the conference convened government officials, …

MI Executive Director Moderates Plenaries on Sustainable Biomass Solutions at FTA Conference 2025 Read More »

Khon Kaen, Thailand — The Mekong Institute (MI) has launched the Regional Training Program on Smart Agriculture Technologies and Practices from September 22–27, 2025, supported by the Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF).  The program brings together 25 participants from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam, representing government agencies, academic institutions, and the …

MI Launches Regional Training on Smart Agriculture Read More »

Khon Kaen, Thailand — September 8–19, 2025 — Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, successfully organized the Annual International Training Course (AITC) on “Promoting Employability for Decent Work and Economic Growth: Sharing Thailand’s Good Practices and Lessons Learned.” The two-week program gathered 21 policymakers, educators, and …

MI and TICA Partner to Advance Employability and Decent Work through Innovation and Inclusive Skills Development Read More »

September 18, 2025 — The Mekong Institute (MI), in its role as Coordinator of the Greater Mekong Subregion Knowledge Network (GMSKN), successfully launched the Knowledge for Innovation (KFI) 2025 Program through a high-level virtual event titled “Seeding Knowledge, Cultivating Innovation, Harvesting Growth in GMS Agrifood Systems.” Drawing nearly 90 participants from six GMS countries—Cambodia, the …

GMS Knowledge Network Launches “Knowledge for Innovation 2025” to Drive Sustainable and Inclusive Agrifood Systems Read More »

Luang Prabang, Lao PDR-September 15, 2025, Mekong Institute (MI) joined delegates from across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the GMS Working Group on Agriculture (WGA), hosted in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR from September 9-11, 2025. The hybrid meeting, co-chaired by the Lao PDR Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Asian …

MI Underscores Regional Leadership for Agrifood Systems Transformation at 22nd GMS WGA Annual Meeting Read More »

September 12, 2025 – Khon Kaen, Thailand –Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of the Mekong Institute (MI), underscored the vital role of Northeast Thailand as a strategic hub for connectivity and integration in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) during a forum on “Subregional Cooperation and Integration in the Mekong: Northeast Thailand as the Hub of …

MI Champions Northeast Thailand as Strategic Hub for Regional Connectivity Read More »

The P-LINK Thai Pilot Facility Handover Ceremony, held on September 11, 2025, in Bung Khla, Bueng Kan Province, marked the official transition of a successful water management project to local Thai stakeholders. This event serves as a tangible example of effective South-South and triangular cooperation.  The pilot project, titled “Increasing the Efficiency of Tap Water …

From Pilot to Community: P-LINK Thailand Smart Water Management Project Transitions to Local Ownership Read More »

September 1–5, 2025 – Khon Kaen & Bangkok, Thailand – Supported by the People’s Republic of China, Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with the Centre for International Studies on Development and Governance (CISDG), Zhejiang & Zhejiang University, convened the Regional Workshop on “Empowering Digital Innovation Hubs – Bridging Innovation and Regional Collaboration” from September 1–5, …

MI and CISDG, Zhejiang & Zhejiang University Host Regional Workshop on “Empowering Digital Innovation Hubs” to Advance Digital Development Read More »