For 25 years, six countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion have been promoting regional economic development. Upgrading cross-border transport networks is a key area of investment.
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) began project preparations for a highway that extends from its capital Vientiane to Pakse city in the southern province of Champasak. The project is part of a highway that will connect Vientiane with Viet Nam’s capital Hanoi.
This introduces the green freight approach, which helps improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions of the transport sector.
This review recommends possible extension and/or realignment of economic corridors to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency in advancing economic integration in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Myanmar is upgrading the railway linking its two largest cities with assistance from the Government of Japan.
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and Thailand are planning to build another bridge across the Mekong River.
Status: Active
Approval Date:
42518-024; Regional; Transport
Status: Active
Approval Date:
50098-001; Viet Nam; Transport