Important News and Updates
Consultation Meeting on the Formulation of a New Strategy under the AMEICC Working Group on West-East Corridor Development within the Mekong-Japan Economic and Industrial Cooperation Initiative (MJ-CI) Framework
On July 16, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), led by Mr. Thatchai Keeratiphongphaiboon, Director of the International Strategy and Cooperation Division, and Ms. Yumiko Hata, Director of the Asia and Pacific Division, Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, co-chaired a consultation meeting […]
The 2nd GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting of 2026 in Hanoi: Driving Cooperation into Action, Aiming to Promote Digital and Innovation
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), hosted the 2nd GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of 2026 under the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program on June 29, 2026, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The meeting aimed to monitor the progress of preparations for the 28th GMS Ministerial Meeting and […]
The 1st GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM-1/2026) in Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in collaboration with the ADB, hosted the 1st GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM-1/2026) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The meeting was chaired by the Vietnamese Senior Official, Mr. Hoang Hai, Deputy Director General of the Department of Debt Management and External Finance, Ministry of […]
27th GMS Ministerial Meeting: Uniting Government-Private Sector-Local Communities to Drive Towards an Inclusive Growing Subregion
On Friday, November 28, 2025, Thailand hosted the 27th Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program Ministerial Conference (The 27th GMS Ministerial Conference) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Thailand. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, serving as Thailand’s GMS Minister, chaired the meeting. The conference was attended by H.E. Chhieng Yanara, Minister Attached to the Prime […]
Business Council and Local Government Forum during the 27th GMS Ministerial Meeting
On November 27, 2025, during the 27th GMS Ministerial Meeting, parallel discussion forums were organized, including the 2025 GMS Business Forum and the Local Governments’ Forum, which reflected the core concept of this year’s ministerial meeting that emphasized promoting inclusive growth, balanced development, and prosperity through the integration of local governments and the private sector […]
Senior Officials’ Meeting during the 27th Ministerial Conference of the Six-Country Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program
On November 26, 2025, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the Senior Officials’ Meeting during the 27th Ministerial Conference of the Six-Country Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (Greater Mekong Subregion: GMS) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General […]
3rd Senior Officials Meeting 2025 of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program
On September 29, 2025, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the 3rd Senior Officials Meeting/2025 of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (Greater Mekong Subregion: GMS) at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Sasithorn Platthadech, Deputy Secretary-General of […]
3rd Senior Officials Meeting 2025 of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program
On September 29, 2025, the National Economic and Social Development Council, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the 3rd Senior Officials’ Meeting of 2025 for the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (GMS) at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Sasithorn Platthadech, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Economic and […]
1st Senior Officials Meeting 2025 Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program
On March 17, 2025, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the 1st Senior Officials Meeting 2025 Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (GMS) at Amari Hotel Bangkok, with Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, serving as […]