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Economy and commerce

The economies of the five Lower Mekong countries range from those still developing beyond a reliance on agriculture and natural resources, to more robust export economies supporting themselves and becoming more independent. For the 2015 fiscal year, the World Bank categorized the region’s economies as “low-income” (Cambodia and Myanmar), “lower-middle-income” (Laos and Vietnam) and “upper-middle-income” (Thailand).

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Industries

The Mekong region holds a vital part of Southeast Asia’s industrial potential. As defined by Open Development Mekong, the industry category includes not only manufacturing, but also construction and tourism, which are important sources of employment and income in the region.
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Hydropower dams

With its vast, complex network of tributaries, the Mekong river system has been identified as a valuable source of hydroelectricity generation from as early as the 1960s. Today, the Lower Mekong Basin is a key site for large-scale hydropower dam development,1 and it is estimated that it has the potential to generate 30,000 megawatts (MW) […]

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