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A pilot project in the Greater Mekong Subregion explored the use of satellite technology to improve the collection of paddy rice statistics to support better policymaking. 

Germany and the European Union have renewed their support to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

HA NOI, VIET NAM (27 November 2018) — The Asian Development Bank has approved over $100 million in financing to help the Government of Viet Nam install eight modernized irrigation systems in five drought-affected provinces, which will improve agricultural productivity, especially among farmers growing high-value crops such as coffee, peppers, grapes, dragon fruits, and mangoes.

In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, a community is creating new products without damaging the environment and empowering women in the process.

BANGKOK, THAILAND (9 November 2018) — The Asian Development Bank and Gulf SRC Company Limited have signed a $227.7 million loan agreement to help finance the construction and operation of a first-of-its-kind 2,500 megawatt combined cycle power plant in Chonburi Province of Thailand.

A project in Yunnan Province helped bring the People’s Republic of China closer to its neighbors and drive local development.