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How Malaysia is trying to lead the ASEAN data startup ecosystem
DATA driven startups in ASEAN are getting a boost from Malaysia, with the help of the ASEAN Data Startup Accelerator (ADSA). ADSA is a six-month accelerator programme founded by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in partnership with the Open Data Institute (ODI). Keep reading ...
Tech Wire Asia Reporter
Commerce Min signs MoU on Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
The Ministry of Commerce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Projects of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund with the Government of China, and another Memorandum of Understanding on the implementation of development projects with Mekong Institute. Keep reading ...
NNT Reporter
Talking with the Chinese on the Brahmaputra
An Indian academic shares her experience of interacting with her Chinese peers on the transboundary Brahmaputra river, their mutual concerns, and learning to work together. []They also cited the case of the Mekong and mentioned the diverse interests of each country in the Mekong river basin. ...
Anamika Barua
Mekong Delta must develop in sustainable way, or risk serious damage: experts
Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent expert on Mekong Delta’s ecology, has praised the government’s Resolution on developing the Mekong Delta by 2050 in a sustainable way in the context of climate change. Keep reading ...
Trong Dat
Mekong Delta provinces vow to improve tourism services
A project to develop tourism in the Mekong Delta in the context of climate change has been signed by three parties, including real estate developer Novaland, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Military Bank (MB). Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Silk Road revival needs to protect people and environment
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde’s cautionary words (April 13) on the debt burden likely to be borne by the 70 countries destined to be part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative are to be welcomed. Beijing has proposed major “Silk Road” infrastructure developments linking China ...
Janet Barber, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Meeting looks to increase Japanese presence in Mekong Delta
A conference took place in Can Tho city on April 18 to connect Japanese partners with the Mekong Delta, where the presence of foreign businesses, including Japanese ones, is still modest compared to other regions of Vietnam. Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Solutions sought to drought, saline intrusion in Mekong Delta
Measures to deal with drought and saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta region were discussed during a workshop in Bac Lieu province on April 17. Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
China pours $1.7m into development for Mekong countries
China is offering $1.7 million to a six-country group along the Mekong River to boost regional trade and ease concerns about Beijing’s massive hydroelectric dam projects along the waterway. Keep reading ...
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Myanmar State Counsellor’s Vietnam visit to tighten bilateral ties
The upcoming visit to Vietnam from April 19-20 by Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and tighten the Vietnam-Myanmar comprehensive cooperative partnership. []They have supported each other at sub-regional, regional and international forums such as the United Nations, ASEAN, ...
VNA Reporter
