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Eighty delegates from public and private financial institutions from the six countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion participated and discussed topics including fintech, supply chain finance, and taking of security for trade finance. Photo: ADB.
ADB Calls for Extending Trade Finance in GMS at First Regional Conference

BANGKOK, THAILAND (25 January 2018) — The Asian Development Bank’s Trade Finance Program called for greater financial integration, including the development of trade finance, among Greater Mekong Subregion countries at a recent conference for trade finance professionals, central banks, and government ministries in Bangkok.

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Regional Cooperation Can Help Asia Tackle Rising Cross-Border Challenges

SINGAPORE (23 October 2018) — Regional cooperation is increasingly necessary to tackle a rising number of cross-border challenges in Asia and the Pacific, including infrastructure gaps, trade connectivity, financial contagion, and climate and disaster-resilience, according to a new report from the Asian Development Bank.

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ADB President Congratulates Greater Mekong Subregion on 25 Years of Successful Cooperation

HA NOI, VIET NAM (31 March 2018) — Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao today congratulated the six member countries at the Summit of the Greater Mekong Subregion on 25 years of successful regional cooperation. He reaffirmed ADB’s continued support to the program, with $7 billion expected over the next 5 years to help the subregion achieve inclusive growth and sustainable development.

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ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao (left) meeting with the PRC's Minister of Finance and ADB Governor Mr. Liu Kun (right).

ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao (left) meeting with the PRC's Minister of Finance and ADB Governor Mr. Liu Kun (right).
ADB President Visits the People's Republic of China, Reaffirms Partnership

BEIJING, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (29 August 2018) — Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao and People’s Republic of China Minister of Finance and ADB Governor Liu Kun met during Mr. Nakao’s 2-day visit to the PRC, in which he reaffirmed ADB’s support for the country’s development priorities.  

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Prizes include Mekong country experiences inclusive of interregional flights and accommodations, and the Irrawaddy Dolphin Trophy.  Contest rules are available at https://www.mekongtourism.org/mekongminimovie/.
Mekong Tourism Office Launches Travel Video Contest

The inaugural Mekong Mini Movie Festival (Mekong Minis) is offering awards across several categories for the best submission that captures the essence of daily life and travel in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

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