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Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, and Thailand Confirms Phase Two of Trilateral Power Deal

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Malaysia, and Thailand confirmed the second phase of the Lao PDR, Thailand, and Malaysia Power Integration Project (LTM-PIP) at the 37th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) held on 4 September 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Lao PDR sells electricity to Malaysia using Thailand’s electricity transmission network through the LTM-PIP. The second phase expands Lao PDR’s electricity export from 100 megawatts to a maximum of 300 MW.

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Lao PDR’s Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project Begins Exporting Electricity to Thailand

The Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project in Bolikhamxay, Lao Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), started generating electricity for export to Thailand in early September 2019, becoming the latest fully operational Independent Power Producer in the country.

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The study identifies the automotive industry as one of the potential businesses that either Indian or Thai small and medium-sized enterprises can explore. Photo: ADB.

How Globalizing SMEs Can Link India with Mekong Economies

A study examines how India can increase its trade and investments in the Greater Mekong Subregion by helping small and medium-size enterprises tap into this market.

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Thailand to Preserve Tourist Sites by Limiting Number of Visitors

Thailand plans to limit the number of visitors to natural attractions such as the Mekong and Chao Phraya rivers.

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Malaria detection and treatment must be improved, especially for mobile and migrant populations, to prevent the spread of the disease across borders. Photo: ADB.

Eliminating Malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Financial resource mobilization by the Malaria Trust Fund has helped eradicate malaria and build strong foundations for health systems in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

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ASEAN Identifies 15 Priority Projects in Mekong Countries

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have identified 19 priority infrastructure projects to enhance regional connectivity and mobilize investments. Fifteen of the projects are in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

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Thailand to Develop Northeast Transport Links with Lao PDR

Thailand is embarking on several projects in its northeastern region to improve travel to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).

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The new MRT lines will help provide a wider choice of affordable and efficient public transport for Bangkok’s rapidly growing population. Photo: ADB.

ADB Private Sector Financing Supports Two New Bangkok Metro Lines

BANGKOK, THAILAND (4 June 2019) — The Asian Development Bank signed an agreement with a financing package of 9.9 billion Thai baht ($311 million equivalent) for the construction and operation of the Pink and Yellow lines of Bangkok’s mass rapid transit system.

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25th Meeting of the Regional Power Trade Coordination Committee (RPTCC-25)

This is the summary of proceedings from the 25th Meeting of the Regional Power Trade Coordination Committee (RPTCC-25) on 20 to 22 March 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Thailand Invests $3 billion in Border Provinces to Develop Transport Hub

Thailand is spending 100 billion baht ($3 billion) in infrastructure to strengthen its position as a transport and trade hub along the economic corridors of the Greater Mekong Subregion.

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