Mekong Articles

How Nearly a Half-Year of “Heavy Fines” Has Changed Vietnam's Infamous Traffic Scene

New traffic fines are changing the way Vietnam moves. But are they too heavy-handed, or just what the country needs for road safety?

By Tran Minh Anh 13th June 2025

Myanmar’s Struggling Workforce Faces New Blow from US Tariffs

President Trump’s tariffs are just one more blow to Myanmar’s youth trying to navigate work and life since the 2021 military coup.

By MKE Staff 10th April 2025

 Covid Contained ≠ Resilience Sustained: Vietnam’s Lessons Learned

Discover key findings from Mekong Economics' UNICEF report on Vietnam’s COVID-19 response and its impacts on vulnerable communities.

By Ellen Hickman 22nd April 2025

Myanmar’s Volunteers: The True Actors on the Ground

The untold stories of Myanmar’s local volunteers—bringing hope and aid to their communities.

By MKE Staff 10th Mar 2025

Help Myanmar Recover: Earthquake Relief Efforts and Ways to Donate ……..

Information about the devastating impact of the Myanmar earthquake — and how to donate to support urgent local relief efforts

By MKE Staff 11th April 2025

Vietnam's Emerging Carbon Market

Lessons from Global Challenges and How Mekong Economics Can Provide Integrity

By William Grice 26th Feb 2025