October 21-23, 2024 – Khon Kaen, Thailand – The Mekong Institute (MI), in coordination with Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC), in collaboration with the China-ASEAN Business Center (CABC), and with the support from the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund of China, is excited to announce the Regional Training Workshop on “Enhancing Trade and Investment Promotion of …

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Bangkok, Thailand, October 16, 2024 – Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman of the Mekong Institute (MI) Steering Committee, met with H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. The discussions focused on deepening future collaborations between MI and the Royal Thai Government to address critical transboundary issues in …

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Bangkok, Thailand, October 15, 2024 – The Mekong Institute (MI) team undertook a structured learning visit to the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of its capacity-building efforts. Led by MI Executive Director, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, the team was warmly welcomed by Mr. John Arnold Siena, SEAMEO Deputy …

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Khon Kaen, Thailand, October 7, 2024 – The Mekong Institute (MI) welcomed a delegation from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) for a learning exchange visit on October 7, 2024. The visit aimed to foster collaboration and mutual learning between the organizations, focusing on sustainable development and …

MI Hosts Learning Exchange Visit with ICIMOD and SEI Delegates Read More »

Nanning, China – September 23-27, 2024 – In cooperation with the China-ASEAN Business Center (CABC), the Mekong Institute (MI) led a delegation from Thailand to the 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning. The delegation included representatives from the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTNs) of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand (MOC), the Northeastern Regional Office …

MI Showcases Northeastern Thailand’s Economic Zones at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo Read More »

September 19, 2024, Khon Kaen – Mekong Institute (MI) hosted a “Regional Workshop and Structured Learning Visit along the Economic Corridors in Thailand, Lao PDR, and Cambodia” to explore Land-Based Connectivity Development in the Lancang-Mekong Region. The event was attended by 24 government officials from various sectors, including planning and investment, commerce, transport, logistics, and …

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Vientiane, October 1-2, 2024 – Lao PDR demonstrated its dedication to advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) during a National Knowledge-Sharing Workshop held in Vientiane. The event was organized by the Mekong Institute (MI) in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), bringing together 40 stakeholders from government, development agencies, the private …

Lao PDR Advances Climate-Smart Agriculture at National Knowledge-Sharing Workshop Read More »

Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) during the National Knowledge-Sharing Workshop, held in Phnom Penh from September 19 to 20, 2024. Organized by the Mekong Institute (MI) in collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the National School of Local Administration (NASLA) of Cambodia, the event …

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Officials from countries in the Lower Mekong (LM) region are taking significant steps to tackle the interconnected challenges of water, energy, and food through a study visit to the Republic of Korea, where they engaged in hands-on learning about water-energy-food (WEF) nexus technologies. Organized by the Mekong Institute (MI) in partnership with the Republic of …

Lower Mekong Countries Tap into the Republic of Korea’s Best Practices in Technology to Tackle Water, Energy, and Food Challenges Read More »

Khon Kaen, Thailand – September 24, 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with the Environmental Coalition on Standards (ECOS), successfully held a policy workshop on “Single-use Plastics Reduction Solutions for Khon Kaen’s Street Food Complexes” at MI’s Mekong River Conference Room. The workshop, part of an 18-month project funded by the Norwegian Retailers’ Environment …

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