Myanmar, Thailand Open Second Friendship Bridge
A new bridge now links the border towns of Myawaddy in Myanmar and Mae Sot in Thailand.
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Thailand Improves Working Conditions of Migrants but Challenges Remain
Thailand has adopted progressive policies that guarantee migrants’ access to many essential services regardless of legal status, including education and health care. However, barriers continue to hamper their use of these services in practice, says a United Nations report.
In a participatory guarantee system, farmers test and certify each other’s produce. Photo: ADB.
Farmers Turn to Peer-to-Peer Certification of Organic Crops
Pilot projects in the Greater Mekong Subregion are helping increase small farmers’ income by enhancing their access to the lucrative organic food market using a community-based certification system.
Technicians and workers assemble electronic products for export at a special economic zone in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Photo: ADB.
Statistics for Analyzing Cross-Border Production Schemes in Southeast Asia
The Asian Development Bank has published economic statistics for analyzing cross-border production arrangements in Southeast Asian countries, including those in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Roundtable Discussion on Regional Investment Framework for Migrant Health in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Roundtable Discussion on Regional Investment Framework for Migrant Health in the Greater Mekong Subregion
The Asian Development Bank organized the one day Roundtable Discussion on Regional Investment Framework for Migrant Health in the Greater Mekong Subregion on 5 November 2018 in Bangkok. The roundtable discussion focused on defining an operational regional investment framework and available financing solutions to innovatively address migrant health care challenges and support national and regional universal health coverage.
GMS Health Cooperation Strategy Writeshop
GMS Health Cooperation Strategy Writeshop
ADB convened the GMS Health Cooperation Strategy Writeshop on 23‒25 April 2018 in Bangkok to undertake a final review of the GMS Health Cooperation Strategy 2019-2023 in preparation for the circulation to and endorsement by GMS Health Ministers or their respective delegates.
Rice plays a key role in food security and economic growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Photo: ADB.
Improving Rice Crop Estimates in the Greater Mekong Subregion
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, EU Support Cross-Border Water Cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Germany and the European Union have renewed their support to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
ADB, Gulf SRC Sign Deal to Build 2,500 MW High-Efficiency Power Plant in Chonburi
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.
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.
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Greater Mekong Subregion Secretariat
Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Division,
Southeast Asia Department, Asian Development Bank
Address: 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone: +63 2 8632 4444 Fax: +63 2 8636 2226