Viet Nam Launches Solar-Powered Water Treatment Pilot on Con Linh Island under the P-LINK Project 

Ho Chi Minh City, August 27, 2025 – Viet Nam has officially launched Phase 3 of the Triangular Cooperation Project on Sustainable Development in the Lower Mekong River Basin (P-LINK) under the Republic of Korea (RoK) – UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Facility, together with its first pilot initiative: a solar-powered Reverse Osmosis desalination system on …

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Vietnam National University of Forestry Launches Climate-Smart Agroforestry Initiative to Boost Livelihoods and Biodiversity in Viet Nam’s Uplands

Hanoi, 3 September 2025 — The Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF), in partnership with the Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) and leading forestry institutions across the Mekong region, today launched a landmark three-year project to promote Climate-Smart Agroforestry (CSAF) for sustainable livelihoods, soil and water conservation, and biodiversity protection. Running from July 2025 …

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GGGI and MI Strengthen Collaboration on ASEAN Regional Project

Khon Kaen, Thailand – September 2, 2025 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Mekong Institute (MI) held a joint workshop at MI Headquarters to advance collaboration on the Generating Revenue and Opportunities from Agricultural Waste in ASEAN (GROW ASEAN) project. The MI team, led by Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, MI Executive Director, welcomed the …

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Mekong Sustain Vientiane Course Equips Lao SMEs with Decarbonization Action Plans

Vientiane, Lao PDR – August 29, 2025 – Twenty-one representatives from 14 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lao PDR have successfully completed a three-day intensive course designed to equip businesses with the knowledge and tools to decarbonize their operations and strengthen sustainable supply chains. The training, held from August 27 to 29, was organized …

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MI Executive Director Highlights Mekong Economic Connectivity at Viet Nam’s 80th National Day Celebration

Mekong Institute (MI) Executive Director, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, joined the celebrations marking the 80th Anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day, hosted by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen. The commemorative events were held in Udon Thani Province on August 28, 2025. In the afternoon, Mr. Suriyan participated as a speaker in the Business …

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MI and Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Deepen Partnership for Sustainable Development

Ha Noi, Viet Nam – August 26, 2025 – The Mekong Institute (MI) and Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) reaffirmed their strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience in Viet Nam and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The commitment was formalized during a high-level meeting at MAE’s headquarters in Ha …

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Mekong Institute and AMEICC Secretariat Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Boost Regional Cooperation

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – August 22, 2025 – The Mekong Institute (MI) and the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC) Secretariat are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a cooperative framework aimed at promoting technical cooperation, capacity building, and sustainable development initiatives in the Mekong Subregion and beyond. …

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China, Lao PDR, Thailand Banks on Cross-Border Railway for Stronger Regional Logistics, Tourism, and Economic Chains

 KHON KAEN, Thailand, August 19, 2025 — Regional stakeholders are calling on governments, industry leaders, and private businesses to harness the full potential of the China-Laos-Thailand (CLT) Railway, which has significantly enhanced connectivity and travel across the three countries. At the Conference on Logistics and Tourism Promotion Along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway held in Khon Kaen, …

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NECTEC and MKCF Launch Project to Boost Coding, IoT, and AI Skills Among Students in the Mekong Region and Republic of Korea

Pathum Thani, Thailand – August 15, 2025 – The National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), in partnership with the Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), officially launched the project “Enhancing Computational Skills for Students in Mekong Countries and the Republic of Korea through Coding, IoTs, and AI Learning” at Thailand Science Park. The initiative …

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MI and China Southern Power Grid Lancang-Mekong International Co., Ltd. Join Forces to Boost Regional Energy Cooperation

Khon Kaen, Thailand — August 14, 2025 — The Mekong Institute (MI) and China Southern Power Grid Lancang-Mekong International Co., Ltd. (CSG-LMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in the regional power and energy sector. The agreement paves the way for the establishment of a Regional Capacity Building Center for the …

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