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Thai PM & Vietnamese President Open Business Forum on Joint Growth

Thai PM & Vietnamese President Open Business Forum on Joint Growth

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

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Thai Prime Minister and Vietnamese President launch a business forum to foster economic cooperation and growth between the two nations.

  • •Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese President To Lam co-chaired the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum 2026.
  • •The forum emphasized the deepening bilateral relationship, celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties and moving towards a strategic partnership.
  • •Key discussions focused on mutual economic growth, trade expansion to nearly $24 billion, and collaboration in strategic sectors.
  • •The event highlighted the significant role of the private sector in driving investment, innovation, and job creation for both countries.
  • •Vietnam's President chose Thailand as his first visit, underscoring the close ties and mutual trust between the nations.

Overview

  • •On May 27, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese President To Lam co-chaired the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum 2026.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese President To Lam officially opened the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum 2026.
  • •The forum celebrated 50 years of Thailand-Vietnam relations, evolving from friendship to a strategic partnership.
  • •Bilateral trade between Thailand and Vietnam is close to $24 billion USD, with a goal of reaching $25 billion USD.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that 'Vietnam grows, Thailand grows too,' emphasizing mutual economic development.
  • •Vietnamese President To Lam affirmed support for and promotion of investment between Thailand and Vietnam in all sectors.
  • •Both nations aim to achieve the targeted trade value through concrete results and mutual cooperation.
  • •The collaboration between Thailand and Vietnam is expected to create new opportunities for investment and economic advancement.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"Vietnam grows, Thailand grows too."
เวียดนามเติบโต ไทยก็เติบโต

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Interior who co-chaired the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum.
To Lam(นายโต เลิม)ℹ️
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam who co-chaired the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum.

Place

Socialist Republic of Vietnam(สาธารณรัฐสังคมนิยมเวียดนาม)ℹ️
The nation whose President attended the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum with the Thai Prime Minister.
Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The host nation of the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum where the Prime Minister welcomed the Vietnamese President.

Organization

Thai-Vietnamese Friendship Association(สมาคมมิตรภาพไทย-เวียดนาม)
An association that plays a significant role in promoting the Thai-Vietnamese economy.