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On October 26, 2023, during the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), ESCIR was invited by the Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) to support and participate in the Think Tank Roundtable Dialogue. The theme of the Dialogue was "New Type of Power System Enabling a highly Efficient, Safe and Low-Carbon Energy Future - Insights from China and ASEAN". Experts from China, ASEAN and the international arena had an in-depth exchange of views on emerging technologies, innovative policy tools, policy regulation and market design. Chairman Gu Hongbin delivered the opening remark; Secretary General Zhang Muzi participated in the panel discussion; Member Xue Lianfang delivered a keynote speech...

From October 30 to November 1, 2023, Chairman Dr. Gu Hongbin led a delegation to Laos to hold discussions with the Development Research Institute of Lao PDR’s Ministry of Planning and Investment, Électricité du Laos, the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and Laos-China Cooperation Committee on the problems faced by Laos's power sector, potential solutions, and future China-Laos cooperation in energy and power sector....

On October 25, 2023, ESCIR visited the National University of Singapore (NUS) and had a discussion with LEE Poh Seng, Director of the Energy Studies Institute (ESI) of NUS, on environmental protection and telemetry of hydrological stations, and the further cooperation between the ESCIR and ESI...

On September 20, 2023, during the first China-ASEAN Clean Energy Week, ESCIR and the Mekong River Commission co-hosted the sub-forum on "Sustainable Hydropower Development" of the 6th East Asia Summit Clean Energy Forum (EASCEF). Chairman Gu Hongbin moderated the forum; Secretary General Zhang Muzi participated in the exchange session; Member Xue Lianfang delivered a keynote speech...

On April 2, 2023, the 4th MRC Summit & International Conference was held at the National Convention Center in Vientiane, Laos under the theme of "Innovation and Cooperation for a Water Secure and Sustainable Mekong". At the invitation of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat, ESCIR participated in the conference...

On December 22, 2022, ESCIR carried out dialogue with Asian Institute of Technology. Both sides stated to leverage their technical strength and deliver more benefits of their research through AIT’s alumnus network in ASEAN. Both will conduct joint research on hydropower consumption and cross-border power trade, and promote exchanges on ASEAN clean energy policy, markets, and technologies.

On December 16, 2022, representatives from MEM-Cambodia, MEMR-Indonesia, MEM-Laos, SEDA-Malaysia, ME-Thailand, ACE and the MRC attended the seminar on Policies, Standards, and Sustainable Development Prospects for Hydropower Development in ASEAN, introducing the development and sustainability of hydropower in their respective countries, as well as exchanging on issues of concern. They shared the same opinion that sustainable development of hydropower plays a crucial role in promoting regional energy transformation and sustainable development. It should be integrated as an important part of the energy plan of each country. The event jointly held by China and the Cambodian presidency is in line with the urgent needs of ASEAN. The attending representatives also conducted in-depth discussions on key issues related to biodiversity conservation, construction cycle, small hydropower development, and sustainable development of Lower Sesan II Hydropower Dam.

On December 15-16, 2022, under the support and guidance of China Society for Hydropower Engineering, ESCIR, China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute and Ministry of Mines and Energy of Cambodia and ASEAN Centre for Energy conventionally carried out the 2022 Exchange Project of the China-ASEAN Clean Energy Capacity Building Programme in Stung Treng Province, Cambodia. Officials from ASEAN energy authorities, representatives from the MRC Secretariat, and technical experts from PLN visited Lower Sesan II Hydropower Dam, and exchanged on policies, standards and sustainable development prospects for hydropower development in ASEAN.

On December 8, 2022, ESCIR visited the MRC. Both sides reviewed the solid foundation of cooperation in the past and agreed to continue organizing ESCIR-MRC Seminars. ESCIR and the MRC would conduct policy and technological exchanges and joint research on comprehensive river basin monitoring. The MRC invited ESCIR to attend the 4th MRC International Conference and the 13th MRC Regional Stakeholder Forum, and to share China’s experience.

On December 5, 2022, ESCIR visited the Department of Planning and Cooperation, the Department of Energy Management and the Department of Energy Policy and Planning of the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Lao PDR, and exchanged views on research on energy power systems and consumption in Laos.

On December 5, 2022, during ESCIR’s visit to Ministry of Energy and Mines of Laos, Mr Bouathep Malaykham, Director General of the Department of Energy Management, Ministry of Energy and Mines was invited to join ESCIR and become a member of ESCIR.

On November 28, 2022, under the support and guidance of China Society for Hydropower Engineering, ESCIR, China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute, Ministry of Mines and Energy of Cambodia and ASEAN Centre for Energy jointly held the online capacity building exchange project themed at Sustainable Hydropower Development, during which issues of environmental protection and social safeguard, community development, and dam safety management were widely discussed. A total of 20 speakers, including energy policy makers, technical experts, and business representatives from China, ASEAN, and international organizations delivered presentations, with around 210 online participants.