Greater Mekong Subregion

Multi-Billion Dollar Mekong Region Investments Discussed in GMS Forum

Ministers and senior government officials from the six Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries met in Bangkok, Thailand to discuss multi-billion dollar projects and activities that will be pursued under the Regional Investment Framework (RIF) as the means of widening and deepening economic corridors. Read More

ADB, Partners Meet to Discuss Green Growth in Greater Mekong Subregion

Government officials, business leaders, and representatives from ADB gather for a 4-day conference in Bangkok to discuss ways to make the economies of the Greater Mekong Subregion more environmentally friendly. Read More

Energy Cooperation in the GMS: Progress, Prospects, and Priorities

An ADB report, Assessment of the Greater Mekong Subregion Energy Sector Development: Progress, Prospects, and Regional Investment Priorities, updates information on regional energy resources and analyzes prospects for energy sector development and how regional cooperation can contribute to national goals. Read More

Facilitating Safe Labor Migration in the Greater Mekong Subregion

An ADB-funded report by the International Organization for Migration offers recommendations on increasing social protection for migrant workers in the Greater Mekong Subregion, strengthening capacity and legal framework, and enhancing knowledge management. Read More

Greater Mekong Subregion

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is a natural economic area bound together by the Mekong River, covering 2.6 million square kilometers and a combined population of around 326 million.

The GMS countries are Cambodia, the People's Republic of China (PRC, specifically Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

In 1992, with assistance from ADB, the six countries entered into a program of subregional economic cooperation, designed to enhance economic relations among the countries.