Bangkok (VNA) – A Thailand – Vietnam businessforum took place in Bangkok on August 15, focusing on ways to furtherpromote trade relations between the two nations and closer connections between theirbusinesses.

Jointly organised by the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Association (TVFA) andthe Vietnam - Thailand Friendship Association (VTFA), the event was part of activitiesto celebrate the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership betweenthe two countries (2013 – 2023).

Accordingto Nithi Patarachoke, Secretary-General of the TVFA, the forum’s theme emphasisescooperation and establishment of relationships for the new generation of entrepreneursand start-up companies.

Theevent offers a chance to share information, ideas, knowledge, experience, connectionopportunities, and technological innovations, thus promoting acontinuous and sustainable relationship between the two countries.

Addressing the event, Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the ThaiChamber of Commerce and TVFA President, emphasised that the association intendsto become a mechanism for promoting growth and the relationship betweenThailand and Vietnam.


Throughthis event, the association wants to introduce beneficial connectivityinitiatives for both countries, including business, cultural, and people-to-people links, he said.

This year’s forum focuses on promoting connection among young entrepreneurs andstart-ups, which are not only the heart and soul of the future economy but alsoa driving force that will lead the two nations towards innovative and transformativechanges, Angubolkul stressed.

Meanwhile, VTFA President Nguyen Van Thanh highlightedthe significance of the event, especially for young enterprises withinnovative and creative mindsets, and start-ups from both countries.

The forum offers a venue for Vietnamese and Thai businesses toshare information, and discuss solutions to boost rapid and sustainabledevelopment, and improve the competitiveness of their products in the contextof globalisation and international integration, he stated.

The forum encompassed a variety of activities, includingmeetings, debates, exhibitions, product presentations, brandadvertising, business-to-business meetings, and events to connect start-ups.

Nguyen Quynh, CEO of the innovation and creativity networkingplatform Bambuup, expressed the belief that Thailand, with manysimilarities to the Vietnamese market, will be the first step for Vietnamesestart-ups to explore the market, find customers, and bring Vietnamese start-upsolutions to the world.

The organisers expected that the event will contribute to strengthening bilateralrelations and mutual understanding, and opening up larger business opportunitiesbetween Thailand and Vietnam./.