On November 18, 2024, the Steering Committee of the Mekong Sustainable Supply Chains Transformation and Advancement (MEKONGSUSTAIN) project convened to discuss strategies for supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in implementing plans to eliminate carbon emissions. The meeting looked into challenges faced by enterprises in adopting Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and explored ways …

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Khon Kaen, Thailand – On November 18, 2024, the Mekong Institute (MI), under the leadership of Mrs. Guohua Liu, Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department, welcomed a delegation from Chulalongkorn University’s Social Research Institute (CUSRI). The CUSRI team, led by Dr. Pornpod Sridan, head of the BCG Towards Sustainable Development Research Unit, visited …

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Fujian Province in China, November 5-6, 2024 -Capitalizing on a recently signed partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the Mekong Institute (MI) co-hosted a “High-Level Forum on Zero Carbon Energy Development in Asia” that explored solutions and strengthened partnerships toward the Lancang-Mekong region’s transition to a zero-carbon future. Held from November 5 to …

MI and CATL Led High-Level Forum Champions Policies that Drive Lancang-Mekong Countries Closer to Energy Transition Goals Read More »

Khon Kaen, Thailand – The Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with China Southern Power Grid Lancang-Mekong International Co., Ltd. (CSG-LMI), hosted the Regional Workshop on Promoting Effective Corporate Governance for Power Enterprises on November 15, 2024. The event attracted over 37 participants from Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam, representing government agencies, power enterprises, …

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November 14, 2024, Khon Kaen, Thailand – The Mekong Institute (MI) and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC Institute) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance capacity building across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and Central Asia. The online signing ceremony, held on November 14, marks the …

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On November 12, 2024, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of the Mekong Institute (MI), paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Sarat Prakobchat, the Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) at the Ministry of Energy, Thailand. During the meeting, Mr. Suriyan provided an overview of MI and its energy portfolio, …

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Kunming Province, Yunnan, China – Mekong Institute (MI) is enhancing its academic and research collaboration with Yunnan University, a key partner in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Knowledge Network. On November 8, 2024, led by Executive Director Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, the MI delegation visited Yunnan University in Kunming, China, where they were warmly welcomed by …

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Kunming, Yunnan Province, China – Mekong Institute (MI) Executive Director Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn emphasized the critical role of subnational governments in advancing regional cooperation and integration initiatives during the 2024 Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Governors Forum, held from November 6 to 7 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The forum, organized annually by the People’s Government of …

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Hanoi, Viet Nam – The recently concluded National Knowledge-Sharing Workshop on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Viet Nam stressed the crucial role of innovative financial solutions in promoting sustainable agriculture. Participants recommended the introduction of green bonds, green loans, and CSA-specific insurance products to meet the climate-related needs of farmers. Food security, livelihoods, and economic stability …

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Kunming, Yunnan Province, November 6-7, 2024 – Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of Mekong Institute (MI), participated in the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit held in Kunming, China on November 6-7, 2024. Mr. Suriyan’s attendance underscores MI’s strategic role in capacity development for regional cooperation and integration. As one of the few development partners …

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