MI and CDRI Strengthen Ties to Advance Research and Regional Integration in the Mekong Region

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 23, 2025 — The Mekong Institute (MI) and the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to reaffirm their commitment to collaborative efforts in joint policy research and capacity development for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The signing ceremony took place at CDRI’s office in …

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MI Welcomes Quang Tri Delegation to Strengthen Regional Cooperation

MI Welcomes Quang Tri Delegation to Strengthen Regional Cooperation  On May 22, 2025, the Mekong Institute (MI) had the honor of welcoming a delegation from Quang Tri Province, Viet Nam, to its headquarters in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The delegation was led by Mr. Thai Huu Lieu, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, and …

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CLMV Advance Dialogue on Digital Agriculture Platforms for Smallholder Farmers

Siem Reap, Cambodia – Government representatives, private sector leaders, and development partners from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam (CLMV) convened for a two-day Regional Consultation Workshop on May 21–22, 2025, to strengthen the use of digital platforms in agriculture for improved practices, market access, and pricing information for smallholder farmers. Led by the …

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Localized Training Equips Thailand’s Bung Khla Communities with Smart Water Solutions

Localized Training Equips Thailand’s Bung Khla Communities with Smart Water Solutions  As part of Thailand’s national pilot under the “Triangular Cooperation Project on Sustainable Development in the Lower Mekong River Basin based on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus for 2021–2025” (RoK–UNOSSC Facility Phase 3), also known as the “P-LINK” project, Bung Khla District in Bueng Kan Province …

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ASEAN-CRN Regional Workshop and 10th Annual Meeting Strengthen Coordinated Climate Action for Sustainable Agriculture

Bangkok, Thailand — On May 14, 2025, the ASEAN Climate Resilience Network (ASEAN-CRN) convened its Regional Workshop and 10th Annual Meeting, uniting climate and agriculture focal points from ASEAN Member States (AMS) and key development partners to advance climate-resilient agriculture in Southeast Asia.  Hosted by Thailand’s Department of Agriculture (DOA) as ASEAN-CRN Chair — with …

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Climate Resilience and Digital Transformation Top Sectoral Agenda at Mekong–ROK Forum

To sustain the gains of projects supported by the Mekong–ROK Cooperation Fund (MKCF), the Mekong–ROK Cooperation (MKC) Forum held on May 14 in Hanoi, Viet Nam, provided a space for sectoral groups to discuss emerging regional challenges and help shape the new Mekong–ROK Cooperation framework. Following dynamic breakout sessions, discussions highlighted climate resilience, digital innovation, …

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Mekong–ROK Forum Marks Decade of Development, Charts Path Forward

Mekong–ROK Forum Marks Decade of Development, Charts Path Forward Hanoi, Viet Nam – May 14, 2025. In a celebration of over 10 years of regional development work, Mekong Institute (MI), sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, convened the first-ever …

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MI Strengthens Partnership with the National University of Laos for Regional Development

MI Strengthens Partnership with the National University of Laos for Regional Development The Mekong Institute (MI), led by Executive Director Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, met with Prof. Dr. Phouphet Kyophilavong, Vice President for Research and International Cooperation of the National University of Laos (NUOL), on April 25, 2025, to explore opportunities of collaboration in support of …

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MI Engages Lao Stakeholders to Shape Strategic Plan 2026–2030

MI Engages Lao Stakeholders to Shape Strategic Plan 2026–2030 Vientiane, Lao PDR – April 24, 2025 — The Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, successfully held the National Consultation for the Review of MI Strategic Plan (2021–2025) and the Formulation of the …

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Cambodia Gathers Strategic Insights for National Laboratory Development During Official Visit to Thailand

Bangkok, April 8–9, 2025 –A high-level Cambodian delegation successfully concluded a two-day Structured Learning Visit (SLV) to Central Lab Thailand (CLT) and the Biotechnology Laboratory at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), aimed at deepening technical understanding and exploring collaboration opportunities in support of establishing the National Agricultural Laboratory of Setbo (NALS). The visit was …

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