Vietnam PM Meets with Leaders of Seven Thai Leading Corporations
Thai corporations reaffirm commitment to investing in Vietnam, with two-way trade surpassing $20 billion and a new target of $25 billion
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính hosted a reception for leaders of Thailand's seven leading corporations and major enterprises investing in Vietnam.
The delegation included representatives from Siam Cement Group, Charoen Pokphand Group, AMATA Group, WHA Corporation, Central Retail Group, Kasikornbank, and Super Energy Corporation.
They commended Vietnam's recent reforms and expressed confidence in the country's growth trajectory.
Two-way trade between Vietnam and Thailand surpassed $20 billion last year, with a new target of $25 billion.
Thai investors have poured nearly $15 billion into 767 projects in Vietnam, while Vietnamese firms have invested in 22 projects in Thailand with total capital amounting to nearly $35 million.
The PM asked Thai corporations to expand their operations and invest in areas such as the digital economy, green economy, and high technology.
He also urged them to support Vietnam in attracting reputable enterprises and strengthening cooperation with Vietnamese companies to improve technological capacity and human resources.
The PM directed ministries and sectors to resolve problems facing Thai enterprises and assigned a working group to handle the matter.