Bangkok, The Prime Minister gives orders to continue building on all cooperation from the Prime Minister’s visit. As a result, Thailand is ready to cooperate with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to promote soft power in agricultural products, food, and Thai service businesses in the Hong Kong market.
Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the government aims to continuously promote the dynamic cooperation between Thailand and Hong Kong as trade partners. Ready to expand trade and investment cooperation between each other to become concrete. From the discussion between Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu (The Honorable John Lee Ka-chiu), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. On a trip to visit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region People’s Republic of China official As of October 2023
A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office said that it was the result of cooperation through su
ch discussions. As a result, the Ministry of Commerce has expanded the Thai-Hong Kong trade relationship. Through discussions with the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), Bangkok, the policy was emphasized to promote soft power in Thai products and services abroad. Especially agricultural and food products such as jasmine rice and Thai fruits are popular among Hong Kong consumers. and pointed out that Thailand places importance on food innovation (Future Food) that is appropriate for the way of life of Hong Kong people. There is potential and readiness to export increased quantities of rice and fruits. According to consumer demand in the Hong Kong market
The government promotes cooperation between HKETO and Thai businesses and products to the Hong Kong market. Through organizing an exhibition of food, fruit, jasmine rice, as well as Thai service businesses such as hotels and hospitals in 2024 to promote information to Hong Kong consumers. and build confidence in deciding to buy produ
cts and use Thai services. By organizing activities continuously throughout 2024, such as the public relations event on trade and investment opportunities in Hong Kong, The Thailand – Hong Kong Business Forum (18 March 2024), the project to promote the image of Thai food and Thai food service businesses (1 December 2023 – 30 June 2024). ) Project to promote Thai food through modern retail channels (1 January – 31 August 2024) Organizing business matching activities at the Hong Kong Film and TV Market 2024 (11-14 March 2024) Project to promote the image of Thai rice through restaurants Famous in the Hong Kong market (June – August 2024) and Thai Fruits Golden Months activities
Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Added that HKETO supports Thai businessmen doing business in Hong Kong. With confidence in the potential The ability of Thai entrepreneurs and points out that fashion products are an interesting business sector in the Hong Kong market. In 2023, it was found that the volume of purchases of fas
hion products grew 43 percent, while gems and accessories grew 55 percent. In addition, he emphasized that Hong Kong also has a high demand for food such as protein alternatives and healthy foods. This will be an important opportunity for Thai entrepreneurs.
“Prime Minister Establish work guidelines and has continuously followed up on progress in international cooperation Ready to promote further business cooperation, trade, and investment between Thailand and countries/territories with potential. He also thanked the relevant agencies for continuing the results of the discussions between the Prime Minister and important people, leading to successful results. It has settled into concrete form. We are pleased that Hong Kong supports Thai businesses and products in the Hong Kong market. It is believed that it can drive the economy between Thailand and Hong Kong. To be even stronger For the benefit of entrepreneurs and the people of both places,’ Mr. Chai said.
Source: Thai News Agency