The Thailand-South Korea economic partnership agreement (EPA) to further boost economic partnership between the two countries should be finalised next year, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Wednesday.
The leaders of Vietnam and Brunei have praised the positive development of the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries and agreed to further deepen bilateral ties, bringing benefits to their people and contributing to building a strong, resilient, and sustainable ASEAN Community.
The conference focused on key issues affecting ASEAN and Canada, with a spotlight on trade and investment opportunities, policy updates, and practical steps to enhance bilateral cooperation. Through knowledge-sharing sessions, experts discussed strategies to foster mutually beneficial business connections in such areas as green technology, clean technology, and energy transition.
During the meeting, the foreign secretary briefed on the reform initiatives taken by the interim government and sought Singapore's support in experience sharing and technical cooperation
China became Thailand’s largest foreign investor in 2023, signaling the deepening economic ties between the two nations. This shift reflects not only China’s economic significance to Thailand but also Thailand’s strategic position in Asia as a key manufacturing and investment hub. In 2023, bilateral trade between the two countries reached US$126.3 billion, with China firmly established as Thailand’s largest trading partner and investor for the 11th consecutive year.
Malaysia aims to maintain its strong economic growth momentum while prioritising the sustainable development goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on climate change, renewable energy, and emerging technologies -- areas where China has demonstrated significant strength.
Malaysia and Egypt have significant opportunities to help each other access their respective markets, said Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.
The Philippines and Chile will launch a joint study on the possibility of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), according to Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
