Economic Headwinds Blunt 2016 Vietnam GDP

Economic Headwinds Blunt 2016 Vietnam GDP

Though it remains a bright economic spot amid uncertain global times, the 2016 Vietnam GDP forecast is in trouble midway through the year. At the beginning of 2016 the government set an ambitious growth target […]

Why GVCs Are The Kickstart The AEC Needs

Why GVCs Are The Kickstart The AEC Needs

Asean is on the lookout for ways to accelerate trade facilitation and eliminate trade barriers by 2025 under its new 10-year Asean Economic Community (AEC) roadmap. Extensive research has demonstrated the vital role of global value […]

Rice and poverty in The Greater Mekong Subregion

Rice and poverty in The Greater Mekong Subregion

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is a major global rice producer and exporter, but its population suffers from serious levels of poverty and malnutrition. Spanning six countries – China, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia and […]

The Challenges Of Myanmar’s Extractive Industries

The Challenges Of Myanmar’s Extractive Industries

Following five decades of rule by socialist and military governments under which the country became one of the least developed countries in the world, a new chapter of Myanmar’s engagement with the international community was […]

World Bank Provides $30 mil For Lao Power Grid

World Bank Provides $30 mil For Lao Power Grid

The World Bank board of executive directors has approved US$30 million in new financing for a Power Grid Improvement Project (PGIP) in Lao PDR aimed at improving the efficiency and reliability of the country’s electricity […]