Yangon, Myanmar, May 5, 2026 – Under its ninth call, the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), managed by the Mekong Institute (MI), marked a new milestone with the launch of its first-ever project specifically focused on benefiting persons with disabilities (PWDs), reflecting its commitment to inclusive regional progress. The project, “Empowering Futures: Sustainable Disability …

First-ever MKCF-supported Disability Inclusion Initiative Launched in Myanmar Read More »

On April 30, the Chair of the MI Steering Committee, Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, hosted a warm farewell reception in honour of H.E. Mr. Jonathan Kings, Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand, Lao PDR, and Cambodia, in recognition of his steadfast advocacy for sustainable development and his dedication to strengthening bonds across the Mekong subregion. The gathering …

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Ha Noi, Viet Nam, 29 April 2026 — Countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) are leveraging policy brief development to advance regional agrifood systems transformation. At a technical meeting organized by the GMS Knowledge Network, government representatives, academia, and think tanks jointly produced three policy briefs addressing regional priorities and emerging challenges through actionable …

GMS Countries Develop Policy Briefs to Guide Regional Agrifood Transformation Read More »

A five-day regional program equips frontliners in traditional markets across four countries to protect public health at the source of the food supply.  Khon Kaen, Thailand – 24 April 2026 – Traditional markets are the beating heart of food access across Southeast Asia, supplying millions of households daily with fresh and affordable produce and protein. Yet …

Safer Food from Traditional Markets: Frontliners Trained to Manage Foodborne Illness Risks Read More »

Amid shrinking global financing for development initiatives, the Mekong Institute (MI) and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute are exchanging strategies to mobilize resources critical for sustaining and scaling gains in both the Greater Mekong and Central Asia subregions. Around 40 participants from the two organizations and other stakeholders convened online on April 24, 2026, …

MI and CAREC Exchange Resource Mobilization Practices in Peer Learning Webinar Read More »

Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK) – 17 April 2026 — The SMART-RICE Project was officially launched at the National Institute of Green Technology (NIGT), marking the start of a 24-month regional initiative to advance climate-smart rice production through digital innovation and regional collaboration. The launch brought together project partners, technical experts, and advisory members from …

SMART-RICE Project Launched to Deploy AI-Based Solutions for Low-Emission Rice Cultivation in the Mekong Region Read More »

Shanghai, China, April 15, 2026 – The Mekong Institute (MI) is supporting the Thai government in advancing the green transformation of the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) by seeking new technologies and exploring partnerships with Chinese environmental companies. At the International Environmental (IE) expo China 2026, MI led a high-level Thai delegation on a three-day …

MI leads Thai mission to mobilize Chinese investment for greening the Chonburi-Rayong-Chachoengsao economic hub Read More »

Khon Kaen, Thailand – April 6-10, 2026 — The Mekong Institute (MI) successfully concluded a Regional Training Program on Digital Trade Facilitation for Agricultural Value Chains, equipping 25 policymakers, practitioners, and business leaders from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam (CLMTV) with practical tools to modernize and strengthen cross-border agricultural trade. Implemented under …

MI Strengthens Digital Trade Capacity for Agri-Food Value Chains, Equipping 25 Leaders Across the Mekong Region Read More »

Phnom Penh and Kampot Province, March 31 – April 3, 2026 — The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia, in partnership with Mekong Institute (MI) and Fuwai Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, implemented a national training programme and school-based screening activities under the Mekong Children’s Heart Care (MCHC) Project. Conducted …

Mekong Children’s Heart Care Project Screens 3,200+ Children and Trains Health Workers in Cambodia Read More »

Yangon, Myanmar – April 2, 2026 — The Mekong Institute (MI) successfully convened an Information Sharing Session on the Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) in Yangon, equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and practical tools needed to develop competitive proposals for the upcoming 10th Call for Proposals.   The session brought together 159 participants—including 40 …

MI Strengthens Regional Readiness for MKCF Funding through Outreach in Yangon Read More »