Mekong countries attend friendship border exchange program in Vietnam
GMS delegations participate in the third friendship border exchange program.
Tag: Greater Mekong Subregion
Discussing renewable energy with Thailand’s Narongchai Akrasanee
Dr Narongchai Akrasanee — chairman of the Mekong Institute’s Steering Committee and former Minister of Energy and Minister of Commerce of Thailand — discusses the challenges to continuous growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
GMS countries discuss food safety
High-ranking officials from the Greater Mekong Subregion convene to discuss regional cooperation in agricultural trade.
International trade must promote UN SDGs
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets in 2015 with the aim of helping member countries realise sustainable development by striking a balance between the economy, society and the environment.
Beating malaria in the GMS
Though malaria still poses a major threat to millions of people around the world, there has been significant progress toward eliminating the disease in severely affected areas.
Securing future prosperity of the GMS
Takehiko Nakao argues that it is an opportune moment for the GMS leaders to embrace new opportunities, including incorporating new technologies in various sectors such as education, agriculture, health, and finance.
ADB approves $70m loan for transport sector
The Asian Development Bank approves loan aimed at a more an improved transport sector.
Inter-governmental effort needed for food safety
Khmer Times’ Sok Chan, speaks to Dr Watcharas Leelawath, executive director of Mekong Institute, on the harmonisation of food safety standards.
Region backs safe food strategy
Agriculture ministers in the Greater Mekong Subregion endorse a five-year strategy and action plan to build a food safety system.
