World

Thailand, Japan vow to boost economic ties

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and her Thai counterpart Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara agreed on October 12 in Bangkok, Thailand that the two countries will enhance economic cooperation.
Thailand, Japan vow to boost economic ties ảnh 1Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, left, shakes hands with Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara prior to their talks in Bangkok, Thailand, on Oct. 12, 2023. (Photo: Kyodo/VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) - Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and her Thaicounterpart Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara agreed on October 12 in Bangkok, Thailand thatthe two countries will enhance economic cooperation.

The two ministersconfirmed the importance of collaboration to promote Japanese investment inThailand based on a five-year joint action plan adopted last year, which rangesfrom digital trade and e-commerce to quality infrastructure development.

According to Kamikawa, Japanwill cooperate with Thailand to solve challenges caused by the Hamas-Israelconflict, resulting in several Thai casualties.

Parnpree saidthat Thai Prime Minister Srettha hopes to make an official visit to Japan next year.

Thailand was the last stop inthe Japanese foreign minister’s trip to four Southeast Asian nations, includingBrunei, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand from October 8-13./.

VNA
#Thailand #Japan #economic ties #Vietnam #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency Thailand
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Vietnam, Japan foster educational cooperation

Vietnam, Japan foster educational cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son on October 11 highly valued Japan’s educational development, and suggested the country share its experience with Vietnam to step up bilateral cooperation in this field.
Vietnam, Japan eye stronger defence cooperation

Vietnam, Japan eye stronger defence cooperation

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Defence Minister had a meeting with Japanese Minister of Defence Kihara Minoru in Tokyo on October 11.
Thailand has enough water to produce second rice crop

Thailand has enough water to produce second rice crop

The Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to release water from dams to support farmers in planting their second rice crop due to higher-than-expected rainfall this year, the Bangkok Post have reported.

See more

Julie Le Saos, Advisor for Asia, Oceania and the Americas to the French President (Photo: Pacific Newsroom)

France seeks to promote strategic cooperation with Vietnam: official

According to the Élysée Palace, a key objective of the visit to France by Party General Secretary and President To Lam is to drive the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2024, thereby helping reinforce the strategic autonomy of both nations and supporting Vietnam’s ambitious development goals.

A cargo port in Semarang, Central Java province, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images/VNA)

Malaysia, Indonesia seek to lift two-way trade

Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said improved trade facilitation could substantially increase transaction volume, with the Border Trade Agreement playing an important role in facilitating economic activities.

Vietnamese Ambassador to India Trinh Minh Manh (fifth from right) and Vietnamese Consul General in Mumbai Le Quang Bien (sixth from right) at the flight route inauguration ceremony (Photo courtesy of the Vietnamese Embassy in India)

Indian airline launches direct Mumbai–Hanoi route

The new route operates four flights a week and is the first direct Mumbai–Hanoi service operated by an Indian airline. Hanoi has become Akasa Air’s seventh international destination and its second destination in Southeast Asia, after Phuket, Thailand.

A post on the official Facebook page of the Pathet Lao newspaper. (Photo: Screenshot)

Lao newspaper hails Vietnam’s National Day as glorious historic milestone

Pathet Lao described the past 81 years as a journey marked by hardships and challenges, but also immense pride. From the prolonged struggle for national independence and reunification to national construction and development in peacetime, Vietnam has steadily strengthened its potential, capacity, position, and prestige in the international arena.

The article by Pedro Gellert (Photo: Screenshot)

Mexican newspaper spotlights Vietnam’s transformation after four decades

Pedro Gellert wrote in a September 1 article for Regeneración, the political news outlet of Mexico’s ruling National Regeneration Movement, that Vietnam’s socialist-oriented development drive stands out for its progress. The piece, timed to Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), highlights 40 years of Doi moi (Renewal) process.

Gildas Tréguier, Secretary-General of the France-Vietnam Health Federation (Photo published by VNA)

French doctor’s 40-year view of Vietnam’s economic rise

Gildas Tréguier's involvement with Vietnam began in 1988 and became central to his career. Over four decades, he has engaged in successive phases of the “Born and Raised in Vietnam” programme, run by APPEL, GHBS, and partners, including Lorient city and Brittany region. He has also worked with the FSFV, established in 2015, for more than a decade.

Cao Thanh Dinh, founder and CEO of ANPz Co. (Photo: VNA)

Resolution harnesses OV resources through substantive projects

The Politburo’s Resolution 23-NQ/TW has introduced a range of new viewpoints, goals and measures aimed at building a united, deeply integrated and sustainably developing overseas Vietnamese (OV) community, while effectively harnessing its resources for national development and global engagement.

Indonesia, US kick off Super Garuda Shield 2026

Indonesia, US kick off Super Garuda Shield 2026

According to a release by the US Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia, the two-week combined and joint military exercise running until September 11 will take place in multiple locations, including Bandung, Baturaja, Lampung, and North Kalimantan.

Cambodia cracks down on over 700 large-scale online scam centres

Cambodia cracks down on over 700 large-scale online scam centres

From July 2025 to August 20, 2026, specialised authorities in Cambodia inspected 793 suspected locations and raided 624 facilities. They also dealt with 27 casinos, permanently revoking the licences of 18 and suspending the operations of the remaining nine.