Phnom Penh, Cambodia – 24 March 2026 — Mekong Institute (MI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia, successfully convened a regional Training Workshop on the Development of a Transport and Logistics Information System (TLIS) for the Lancang–Mekong countries. The workshop forms part of a two-year regional initiative, “Transport and Logistics Information Systems …

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 24, 2026 — The Mekong Institute (MI) successfully convened an Information Sharing Session on the Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) bringing together 81 participants, including 43 onsite and 38 online, from across government, academia, and development organizations. The session formed part of a regional outreach effort to support the 10th …

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The P-LINK team has once again delivered a milestone community-based infrastructure project as it completes the installation of a zero-waste water desalination and supply facility in the island community of Con Linh, in Viet Nam’s Tan Hao Commune, Vinh Long Province. The final activity under Phase 3 of the P-LINK Project, or the Republic of Korea (RoK)–United Nations …

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The Mekong Institute (MI) supported the convening of the “New Zealand – Thailand Strengthening Partnerships in Khon Kaen” event on March 22, 2026, at its premises in Khon Kaen Province. The event was organized in celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Thailand. The event was co-hosted by H.E. Mr. …

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The Mekong Institute (MI) successfully concluded the Regional Training Program on “AI-Enabled Digital Transformation for Cities and Institutions in the Lancang–Mekong Region”, held from 16–20 March 2026 in Khon Kaen and Bangkok, Thailand. Organized as a Special Event of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Week 2026, the program was supported by the People’s Government of the …

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The Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF), will organize a series of Information Sharing Sessions across the Mekong region to introduce the MKCF program and provide guidance for prospective applicants preparing proposals for the 10th Call for Proposals. The sessions aim to familiarize government agencies, academic and research …

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Key stakeholders from across the development sector in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) convened in Bangkok, Thailand for a consultation on more effective collaboration approaches in response to evolving regional needs and mounting environmental and geopolitical pressures. Held on March 11-12, 2026, the regional meeting was organized by the Mekong Institute (MI), with support from …

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The Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) has officially launched its 10th Call for Regional Project Proposals, inviting eligible institutions from the Mekong region and the Republic of Korea to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 funding cycle. Established under the Mekong–Republic of Korea (ROK) cooperation framework, the Fund continues to serve as …

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