South Korea, Thailand set to hold 5th round of economic partnership negotiations

South Korea, Thailand set to hold 5th round of economic partnership negotiations

Korea and Thailand were set to kick off their fifth round of negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement (EPA) Tuesday, as the two sides seek to broaden their cooperation in trade and investment, Seoul's industry ministry said. The latest round of talks for the EPA is set to run for four days in Bangkok, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The two sides plan to focus on making progress in 13 sectors that cove…

Thailand, South Korea boost trade ties at business forum

Suchart states that Thailand’s strategic location and infrastructure projects, such as the Eastern Economic Corridor and the Land Bridge project, support the country’s role as a regional investment hub. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Minister of Commerce Suchart Chomklin has addressed the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum in Seoul, encouraging stronger economic collaboration between Thailand and South Korea. The event, held at Lotte Hotel Seoul, …

Thailand, RoK hold 5th round of economic partnership negotiations

Goods stacked at a port in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo: AFP) Seoul – Thailand and the Republic of Korea (RoK) were set to kick off their fifth round of negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement (EPA), as the two sides seek to broaden their cooperation in trade and investment. The RoK's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on April 22 that the latest round of talks for the EPA is set to run for four days in Bangkok. The two…