Economic cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand to be further promoted

HANOI, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 —

The Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi, together with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (ThaiCham), hosted a seminar on 23 September to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand, underscoring a push to deepen economic, trade, investment and supply‑chain cooperation ahead of the milestone in 2026.

Vietnam’s Deputy Director General of the Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Finance, Nguyen Anh Tuan, outlined the country’s investment‑promotion policies and measures aimed at Thai investors.

He highlighted that “Thai enterprises have built strong capabilities in many sectors that closely align with Vietnam’s development priorities, including food processing, chemicals and materials, energy, retail, logistics infrastructure, and the circular economy.” Tuan added that Vietnam could serve “as an important production base and a key link in regional supply chains for Thai corporations, not only meeting domestic demand but also facilitating access to international markets through Vietnam’s extensive network of free trade agreements.”

Thailand’s ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Ms. Urawadee Sriphiromya, stressed the importance of expanding trade and investment flows between the two countries. She spoke on the opportunities and challenges confronting Thai businesses as regional trade and supply‑chain dynamics evolve, and affirmed that the Royal Thai Embassy is ready to support and facilitate Thai enterprises operating in Vietnam.

The seminar’s agenda centred on three pillars: strengthening bilateral economic ties, deepening supply‑chain integration and shaping a shared future for both economies. Participants from both sides exchanged views on how to translate Vietnam’s policy incentives into concrete projects, and how Thai firms could leverage Vietnam’s position as a hub with a broad web of free‑trade agreements to reach markets beyond ASEAN.

The gathering also served as a platform for networking among government officials, industry leaders and trade experts. Organisers said the dialogue helped connect supply‑chain actors, enabling them to share practical information that can inform investment decisions. The event reinforced the narrative that Vietnam and Thailand are more than neighbours; they are “trusted strategic partners, working together to shape a shared future,” according to the seminar’s closing remarks.

By convening the seminar ahead of the 2026 diplomatic anniversary, both governments signalled a commitment to accelerate joint projects in sectors identified by Tuan – food processing, chemicals, materials, energy, retail, logistics infrastructure and the circular economy. The emphasis on Vietnam’s role as a production base and a conduit to global markets reflects a broader strategy to embed Thai firms deeper into regional value chains.

The Royal Thai Embassy’s involvement and ThaiCham’s co‑organisation indicate a coordinated effort to align private‑sector interests with public‑policy objectives. The embassy’s readiness to assist Thai businesses, as reiterated by Ambassador Sriphiromya, suggests that future trade missions, investment facilitation services and regulatory guidance may be forthcoming, although specific initiatives were not detailed in the seminar.

The seminar concluded with a shared vision that the next half‑century of Thailand‑Vietnam relations will be defined by collaborative economic growth, enhanced supply‑chain resilience and expanded market access for firms in both countries.

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