Malaria detection and treatment must be improved, especially for mobile and migrant populations, to prevent the spread of the disease across borders. Photo: ADB.
Financial resource mobilization by the Malaria Trust Fund has helped eradicate malaria and build strong foundations for health systems in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have identified 19 priority infrastructure projects to enhance regional connectivity and mobilize investments. Fifteen of the projects are in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Myanmar plans to develop a deep-sea port and special economic zone in Yangon, the country’s commercial capital.
Tourist attractions in the Mandalay region include the more than 2,000 temples and pagodas in the ancient city of Bagan. Photo: iStock.com.
The 2020 Mekong Tourism Forum will be held in Mandalay, one of Myanmar’s top tourist destinations.
Customs control in Mukdahan at Thailand's border with the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Photo: ADB.
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.
The International Finance Corporation is partnering with Thailand-based Amata Corporation to develop sustainability projects for cities, towns, and industrial zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The projects will promote green growth and sustainable design practices.
The ASEAN Infrastructure Fund has launched an “Inclusive Finance Facility” to provide concessional financing for critical infrastructure in three countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion—Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Myanmar.
A shopkeeper shows off merchandise at a market in Yangon. Strong domestic demand will offset weaker export growth in Southeast Asia. Photo: ADB.
Southeast Asia will sustain growth at close to 5% this year and next, according to a new Asian Development Bank report.
YANGON, MYANMAR (3 April 2019) — Myanmar’s economic growth is expected to pick up in 2019 and 2020, thanks to higher foreign direct investment and positive responses to the government’s economic and policy reforms.
A new bridge now links the border towns of Myawaddy in Myanmar and Mae Sot in Thailand.
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