Environmental Cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Government and development partners talk about the importance of environmental cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion and the GMS Core Environment Program.
GMS in the News
Driving Toward Green Freight in the GMS
This introduces the green freight approach, which helps improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions of the transport sector.
Anh Dũng Kiều from Viet Nam won the first prize for his photo depicting early morning trading in Soc Trang floating market.
ADB Announces Winners of Instagram Photo Contest Celebrating 25 Years of GMS Program
The Asian Development Bank announced the winners of its Instagram photo contest, which was held to showcase the development progress in the Greater Mekong Subregion in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the GMS program.
Elephants in Khao Yai National Park in Thailand. Photo: iStock.com.
Cambodia, Thailand Partner to Strengthen Cross-Border Conservation
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to work together to protect wildlife and ecosystems in transboundary forest areas.
Germany Funds Transboundary Management of Mekong Basin
The German government is supporting two projects between Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), and between Cambodia and Thailand to better manage resources in the Mekong River basin and address flood and drought issues.
Cambodia, Myanmar Women Farmers to Get Climate Insurance
A $10 million climate insurance program targets women farmers in Africa and Asia, including Cambodia and Myanmar.
Japan Supports Upgrade of Yangon-Mandalay Railway
Myanmar is upgrading the railway linking its two largest cities with assistance from the Government of Japan.
Sixth Bridge Linking Lao PDR and Thailand Being Studied
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and Thailand are planning to build another bridge across the Mekong River.
Fewer Jobless in Mekong Countries, But Vulnerable Employment Is High
Countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion are close to full employment. However, workers in vulnerable jobs are alarmingly high
Tourism Gains Reach Viet Nam’s Northern Regions
Viet Nam’s poorer regions have started to benefit from a boom in tourism.
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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