KICK OFF PRELIMINARY MEETING FOR THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR AND BUSINESS MATCHING

Khon Kaen, Thailand (August 14, 2015) – A preliminary meeting for the 3rd International Seminar and Business Matching was organized by the Mekong Institute in collaboration with the Khon Kaen Provincial Government. 

The meeting was attended by Silk Companies and Government Stakeholders representing Khon Kaen Commercial Affairs, Community Development Department, Department of Industrial Promotion, The Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture, and Khon Kaen Chambers of Commerce to review and finalize matters for the event. 

The theme of the seminar is “Enhancing Silk Sector’s Competitiveness in Technology and Market through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).” It will be held on September 9 -10, 2015 in Pullman Hotel, Khon Kaen. It will gather CSR experts, silk technologist, and market experts from Asia to discuss issues on silk market development, innovation and technology development. It will also introduce CSR best practices and provide a platform for the silk business owners/groups to showcase their exquisite silk products for potential business matching and identify opportunities to engage with private companies for their CSR outreach programs. The event will also discuss the formation of Asia Silk Alliance. 

To participate in the event, registration can be made online at www.asiasilkbiz.com or call Mekong Institute at (+66) 43 202-411-2.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.