1. Background: Established in the Mekong Region, the Mekong Strategy Review consists of experts who specialize in the Mekong region’s geopolitical and socio-economic development in the region. Our goal is to provide solid analysis and research to help Multinational corporations, investors, and non-profit organizations to navigate the complexity of the region.
2. Why does the Mekong Region Matter: the Mekong countries consist of China and five mainland Southeast Asian countries including Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. While the region is strategically significant, the region is also home to the world’s fastest economic growth in the world with an annual growth rate of 6.5% annually. This highlights the region is going to play a potential role in the global politics and economy.