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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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.
Customs control in Mukdahan at Thailand's border with the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Photo: ADB.
'Early Harvest' Deal on Cross-Border Transport Extended until May 2021
The six countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion have agreed to extend the “early harvest” implementation of their Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement (CBTA) for 2 years.
Cambodia, Thailand Reopen Rail Link After 45 Years
Cambodia and Thailand reconnected their railroad networks on Monday after 45 years to facilitate cross-border trade and transport.
Kerry Logistics to Develop Dry Port in Vientiane
The Singapore subsidiary of Kerry Logistics Network Limited will develop a dry port in the capital of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic with local company Sitthi Logistics.
Myanmar, Thailand Open Second Friendship Bridge
A new bridge now links the border towns of Myawaddy in Myanmar and Mae Sot in Thailand.
Statement of the 7th Meeting of the Joint Committee for the Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement
This is the statement issued by the Joint Committee for the Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement during its seventh meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 13 March 2019.
‘Early Harvest’ Implementation of the Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement
The six countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the “Early Harvest” Implementation of the Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement in 2017 and 2018.
Download the MOU, CBTA Early Harvest brochures, and related documents.
Japan, Mekong Countries Adopt 3-Year Cooperation Strategy
Japan and the five Southeast Asian countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion adopted the Tokyo Strategy 2018 at the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit Meeting in Tokyo on 9 October.
The Japan-Mekong Connectivity Initiative invests in hard and and soft infrastructure projects in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including human resource development. Photo: ADB.
Japan, Mekong Countries Eye New Strategy for Cooperation
Foreign ministers from Japan and five Mekong nations this month identified areas of cooperation under a new strategy and reviewed the progress of joint projects in the East-West Economic Corridor and Southern Economic Corridor.
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