(Supported by: China Central Government; Duration: 2014-2016) The project analyzed the development trend of the international shipping and the connection and competition between international shipping and other modes of transport in P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand. The study also proposed opportunities for international shipping along Mekong-Lancang and other trade capacity building activities. Project …

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(Supported by: Republic of Korea; Duration: 2014-2017) The project aimed to improve cross-border and trans-shipment logistics services through capacity development and accreditation of SME logistics service providers in Thailand, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. Project Duration : 2014 – 2017

Advancing Border Trade FacilitationThe Project is designed to support policy and structural reforms that promote cross-border trade, emphasizing the formulation of policies and strategies that will improve the key elements of cross-border trade, as well as enhance appreciation, knowledge and skills in managing trade activities, and travel flows and security compliance. FUNDED BY MEKONG-LANCANG COOPERATION …

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BACKGROUND The Mekong region is among the world’s most visited travel destinations, having welcomed more than 70 million tourists in 2018 alone. As the tourism industries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand are helping promote economic growth, generate employment, and foster peaceful societies, their governments are increasing efforts to pursue a more balanced, …

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(Supported by the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund; Duration: 2021-2023)The project aims to improve production effectiveness and efficiency, reduce post – harvest losses, and increase energy efficiency in agricultural supply chains through cold chain development and smart and sustainable technologies in post-COVID situation in five Mekong countries namely Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. …

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Driving Forward Trade Logistics Systems in the GMS In early 2018, GMS countries – Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam – signed the MOU on “Early Harvest” implementation of cross-border transport agreement (CBTA), which will enable easier movement of commercial and passenger vehicles along the CBTA Protocol 1 route network across the …

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Strengthening Women Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Growth BACKGROUND E-commerce has opened opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to flourish and take advantage of new markets. In the Mekong region, Thailand and Vietnam’s e-commerce markets are growing at an exponential pace, while markets in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar have reflected steady progress in online business …

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Promoting Business Linkaging and Networking Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a strong potential of linking with the regional economy through their integration in the regional product value chain. Business investment forums are one particular way to promote SMEs’ linkages with large enterprises, providing valuable opportunities for business matching and networking between the SMEs and …

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