Mekong – Lanchang MOU for Supporting Development of Economic Corridor of Innovation

Rail Technology Research and Development Agency (Public Organization) (RTRDA) signed in Mekong – Lanchang MOU for Supporting Development of Economic Corridor of Innovation.

On 24th February 2023, the Rail Technology Research and Development Agency (Public Organization) (RTRDA) signed the Mekong-Lancang MOU for Supporting Development of the Economic Corridor of Innovation, which aims to develop sustainable economic growth through innovative technology. As part of this initiative, RTRDA and the International College of Digital Innovation at Chiang Mai University hosted the "Digital Marketer Hackathon 2023" event, which aimed to provide knowledge to digital marketers and entrepreneurs looking to export products from Thailand and other CLMV countries to China.

The event was opened by Dr. Kitipong Promwong, Director of the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO), and Dr. Chotchai Charoenngam, Chair of the Board, Rail Technology Research and Development Agency (RTRDA), also gave a speech to congratulate and express his honour to participate in the event.

The project aims to support entrepreneurs through knowledge transfer, research, and development in order to reduce the costs of rail transportation via the Thai-Lao-China high-speed train. The goal of the project is to develop cross-border e-commerce platforms that promote trading, rapidity, and convenience of product delivery.

In addition, a signing ceremony for the MOU between RTRDA, the International College of Digital Innovation, Chiang Mai University, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, partner universities in the CLMVT sub-region, and the People's Republic of China was held during the event to drive more efficient cross-border e-commerce.

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