Khon Kaen, Thailand – In a vibrant celebration of unity and progress, the Mekong Institute (MI) and the Khon Kaen University (KKU) Centre for ASEAN Studies (CAS) collaborated to mark the 57th ASEAN Day. Held at KKU’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on August 6, 2024, the event brought together over 200 participants, including …

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Khon Kaen, Thailand – The Mekong Institute (MI) Council, the governing board and decision-making body of the institute, convened at the MI Headquarters on August 2, 2024, for the first of its bi-annual meetings this year. The meeting brought together leaders from the six Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries and key development partners, including representatives …

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Khon Kaen, 1 August 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI)’s 10th Mekong Forum continues to prove itself as a landmark event, with tech-savvy exhibit displays and cultural performances taking center stage at the two-day forum. A standout feature of this year’s event, the exhibit hosted nearly 30 tech organizations, startups, and research institutions showcasing their latest …

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As in its previous iterations, Mekong Institute (MI)’s Mekong Forum for 2024 has been a catalyst for discussions and new collaborative ideas shaping an inclusive digital future for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Held from July 31 to August 1, 2024, in Khon Kaen, Thailand, this year’s forum brought together approximately 300 stakeholders for knowledge …

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Khon Kaen City, 31 July 2024 – In a grand opening plenary, Mekong Institute (MI) and its partners convened about 300 stakeholders from over 25 countries for the 10th Mekong Forum. For more than a decade, this flagship annual event has served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration on sustainable development in the Greater …

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ASEAN is turning 57 this year! Join us, Mekong Institute, the Khon Kaen University’s Centre for ASEAN Study, and our partners in celebrating this milestone with a vibrant blend of cultural festivities and academic experiences at the “ASEAN at 57: From Vision to Reality,” happening on August 6, 2024, at the KKU Faculty of Humanities and …

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The Mekong Institute (MI) was honored to welcome representatives from the Thailand Representative Office of China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG) and Lancang-Mekong Energy Consulting (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. (MECC). MI and CSG have a longstanding partnership, which was further solidified by signing a Cooperation Framework Agreement on April 7, 2022. This collaboration, which began …

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July 5, 2024 –  Mekong Institute (MI) welcomed Dr. Anoulak Kittihoun, CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat, and his team to its headquarters in Khon Kaen, Thailand. This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening ties between MI and MRC, two key intergovernmental bodies dedicated to advancing sustainable development across the Mekong region. …

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July 3, 2024 – Mekong Institute (MI) welcomed the Australian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Dr. Angela Macdonald, for a fruitful dialogue in its headquarters in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The visit reviewed the progress of ongoing projects funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and explored more avenues for collaboration under the …

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