Myanmar to Build Deepwater Port, SEZ in Yangon
Myanmar plans to develop a deep-sea port and special economic zone in Yangon, the country’s commercial capital.
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Customs control in Mukdahan at Thailand's border with the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Photo: ADB.
'Early Harvest' Deal on Cross-Border Transport Extended until May 2021
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.
Myanmar, Thailand Open Second Friendship Bridge
A new bridge now links the border towns of Myawaddy in Myanmar and Mae Sot in 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.
Twenty-Second Meeting of the GMS Subregional Transport Forum
The Twenty-Second Meeting of the GMS Subregional Transport Forum (STF-22) was held in Mandalay, Myanmar on 21–22 June 2018.
The Japan-Mekong Connectivity Initiative invests in hard and and soft infrastructure projects in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including human resource development. Photo: ADB.
Japan, Mekong Countries Eye New Strategy for Cooperation
Foreign ministers from Japan and five Mekong nations this month identified areas of cooperation under a new strategy and reviewed the progress of joint projects in the East-West Economic Corridor and Southern Economic Corridor.
Japan Supports Upgrade of Yangon-Mandalay Railway
Myanmar is upgrading the railway linking its two largest cities with assistance from the Government of Japan.
Bangkok is still the busiest aviation hub in the subregion, followed by Kunming. Photo: ADB.
Five Reasons Air Travel Is Booming in the Greater Mekong Subregion
The Greater Mekong Subregion is one of the fast-growing markets for air transport services today.
The road project is expected to improve travel between Yangon (in photo), Myanmar’s largest city, and Mae Sot in western Thailand. Photo credit: ADB.
Thailand to Support Upgrade of Key Road Link in Southern Myanmar
The Myanmar government recently approved a project that will ensure the completion of the Greater Mekong Subregion East-West Economic Corridor, which stretches from Danang, Viet Nam to Yangon, Myanmar.
Myanmar Road Projects to Boost Economic Prospects
As Myanmar opens its borders for business, it needs to develop its road network to drive economic growth and take advantage of its strategic location in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
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