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Thailand studying Japan’s satellite model
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) has teamed up with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to study Japan’s satellite model to seek supervisory direction for the satellite industry, in which foreign investments will be allowed after Thaicom Plc’s 20-year satellite concession ends ...
The Nation Reporter
Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Mekong Region
Although Japan has a complex history with the region, it has also carved out a role for itself as a prominent actor in development aid and foreign investment. Japan’s engagement has nevertheless to a certain extent been overshadowed by China’s presence. This year’s Summit highlighted ...
Improving ties serves the interests of China and Japan
The message from the first trip to Beijing by a Japanese leader in seven years was clear: the world’s second- and third-biggest economies need to cooperate, not compete. President Xi Jinping’s and Premier Li Keqiang’s meetings with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confirmed that relations between ...
Japan and Mekong nations to push 150 Southeast Asia projects
The leaders of Japan and five Southeast Asian countries that share the Mekong River on Tuesday agreed to adopt a new policy that pushes forward more than 150 projects in the Mekong region using official development assistance from Japan.Keep reading ...
Japanese investors keen to join with Chinese on EEC projects, minister says
Japan plans to team up with China to invest in Thailand’s infrastructure projects, targeting the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), said Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.The move came after the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding on private-sector economic cooperation in third-world countries between China and ...
The Nation Reporter
Japan confirms cooperation towards Thailand's entry into CPTPP
Japan and Thailand agreed on Wednesday (July 18) to work together towards the Southeast Asian country’s entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as the two nations boost economic cooperation aimed at promoting free trade.Keep reading ...
Japan continues to support Mekong Irrigation Facilities Improvement
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) insisted during a meeting in Vientiane that the government of Japan will continue to support the Mekong River Commission (MRC) in a project to improve irrigation facilities across the lower Mekong countries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, ...
Suchanee Rungmueanporn
China, Japan could collaborate on development projects in Thailand including high-speed railways to achieve regional growth: experts
Experts have said that for the China-proposed Belt and Road (B&R) initiative to succeed in Thailand, different countries must work together to achieve common growth. In particular, China could cooperate with Japan on a number of projects such as high-speed railways and the Thailand 4.0 ...
Chu Daye
Japan shows interest in investing in EEC
Japan has expressed interest in investing in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) while Thailand has indicated a desire for the country to provide human resources, science and technological development in support of target industries. Keep reading ...
Itiporn Lakarnchua
China, Japan, Thailand seek trilateral business cooperation in Thailand's EEC
Representatives from China, Japan and Thailand on Thursday (May 31) spoke highly of Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and expressed willingness to push for trilateral business cooperation there.The comments came at an international seminar held here in the Thai capital Bangkok on Thursday to discuss ...
