Kunming, China, December 9, 2024 – On the sidelines of the Senior Officials’ Meeting on the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Innovation Corridor Development, Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Chinese Government and together with the Yunnan Provincial Academy of Science and Technology, hosted a high-level consultation on digital innovation. Titled “A Future of Collaborative Growth,” the …

MI and Yunnan Provincial Academy of Science and Technology Host High-Level Consultation on Lancang-Mekong Digital Innovation Contributing to the LMC Innovation Corridor Development Read More »

Yunnan Province, China, December 6, 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI) Executive Director Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn has emphasized the significance of Dali as a burgeoning connectivity hub in Asia during the recent Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Dali Forum, held from December 4 to 6, 2024, in Dali, Yunnan Province, China. This forum was organized by …

MI Executive Director Calls for Enhanced Collaboration for Dali’s Development Read More »

Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK), December 3, 2024 – The Mekong Institute (MI) has kicked off its “Partnership Exchange Visit on Cultural and Creative Industries between Project Sites in Mekong Countries and the Republic of Korea,” from December 3 to 5, 2024. Funded by the Mekong – Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), this initiative …

MI Launches Partnership Exchange Visit in the Republic of Korea to Strengthen Creative Industries Read More »

Bangkok, December 2, 2024 – The Mekong Institute (MI) and Kasetsart University (KU) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing human resource development, fostering regional cooperation, and driving innovation for sustainable growth across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of MI; …

MI and Kasetsart University Forge Partnership for Regional Development Read More »

Bangkok, December 2, 2024 – Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of the Mekong Institute (MI), met with representatives from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to discuss strengthening GMS cooperation. FTI, which currently holds the Chairmanship of the GMS Business Council (GMS-BC), was represented by Mr. Vathit Chokwatana, FTI Vice Chairman for ASEAN and Logistics; …

MI Executive Director Meets GMS Business Council to Strengthen Regional Partnership towards GMS 20230 Agenda Read More »

Phnom Penh, November 29-30, 2024 – The Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), co-hosted the ASEAN-CGIAR Workshop on Agri-Food Trade, Value Chain, and Green Financing. The two-day event brought together policymakers, researchers, and private sector representatives to explore actionable strategies for advancing ASEAN’s agri-food systems through the ASEAN-CGIAR …

Transforming ASEAN Agri-Food System: MI and IFPRI Co-Host Workshop on Value Chains and Green Financing Read More »

Vientiane, Lao PDR – On November 28, 2024, key resource persons at the Mekong Institute’s (MI) event titled “Powering the Future: Tech-Driven Energy Solutions in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)” advocated for a unified power system across the region. This gathering, held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, brought together delegates from energy ministries, government agencies, power …

Stakeholders Push for a Unified, Tech-Driven Power System to Enhance Energy Security in the GMS Read More »

Vientiane, November 25, 2024 – At the 8th ASEAN Media Forum (AMF), Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of the Mekong Institute (MI), highlighted the substantial advancements made in ASEAN’s connectivity through physical connectivity, institutional and cross border mechanisms, and people-to-people exchanges. Participating in a panel discussion titled “ASEAN Connectivity – Achievements and Prospects,” he emphasized …

MI Champions ASEAN Connectivity: Paving the Way for Regional Integration Read More »

Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with China Southern Power Grid Lancang-Mekong Energy Consulting (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. (MECC), is pleased to announce the upcoming event titled “Powering the Future: Tech-Driven Energy Solutions in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).” This event will be held on November 28, 2024, at Crowned Plaza Vientiane Hotel, Vientiane, Lao PDR. This …

MI Co-Hosts “Powering the Future: Tech-Driven Energy Solutions in the Greater Mekong Subregion” Upcoming Event Read More »

Kunming, China – The Mekong Institute (MI) showed its steadfast commitment to transforming agrifood systems in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) during the 3rd GMS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (GMS AMM-3) held from November 19-22 in Kunming, China. MI, represented by its Executive Director, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, actively contributed to key discussions aimed at fostering sustainable, …

MI Supports New Framework for Agrifood Systems Transformation at the 3rd GMS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting Read More »