TCC will hold the "Mekong-Japan Business seminar" on Wednesday, October 4th.
The Mekong countries, backed by abundant labor force and a growing middle class driving domestic demand, represent a region with immense growth potential. To harness this potential for sustainable economic development, a unified approach to economic development in the region is crucial. Japan has been actively working to strengthen economic relations with the Mekong region and its individual countries.
Recently, based on the Mekong Industrial Development Vision(MIDV) 2.0, projects contributing to Mekong-Japan economic cooperation have been advanced under three pillars: (1)Connectivity, (2)Digital Innovations, and (3)SDGs. In order to showcase these achievements and engage in discussions about promising future projects, Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) , AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), National Economic and Social Development Council of Thailand (NESDC), and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Bangkok will jointly host the Mekong-Japan Business Seminar.
Overview
Date : October 4, 2023
Time : 13:00 PM – 17:30 PM
Co-Organizers： AMEICC Secretariat, Ministry of Economy(AMEICC), Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC)
Venue ：Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel Ballroom, Ground floor
Language：Japanese, English(Simultaneous interpretation)
Participation fee：Free
Website
https://mediator.co.th/th/mekong-japan-business-seminar/
Resistration
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN4pRKR4O8i1gdv0uhZJ9uclwdB1feoCYSubjj6B7rE4id5Q/viewform
Schedule
13:00 – 13:20 Opening remarks
・Mr. Tetsushi Yoshikawa Deputy Director-General for Trade Policy, METI
・Mr. Wanchat Suwankitti, Deputy Secretary General, NESDC
・Mr. Junichiro Kuroda, President, JETRO Bangkok
・Mr. Phairush Burapachaisri, Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
13:20 – 13:25 Photo session
13:25 – 14:25 Keynote : Overview of the Mekong Countries and Mekong-Japan Collaboration
Introduction of Mekong-Japan collaboration (e.g. MIDV2.0) as well as business opportunities of Mekong countries for explaining business environment and opportunities.
Presented by METI and government officers from Mekong countries
14:25 – 15:15 Panel discussion 1 : Connectivity
Discussions among companies and relevant organizations in Mekong region about efforts towards enhancing both cyber and physical connectivity.
Moderator:Mr. Ryosuke Fujioka, Chief Representative, AMEICC Secretariat
Panelist:・Daisuke Watanabe, Deputy Director General, Southeast Asia and Pacific Department of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
・Mr. Kobsak Duangdee, Secretary General of the Thai Banking Association
・Mr. Masayuki Tsuboya, Managing Director of AEON MALL (Cambodia)
15.15 – 15.35 Break 20 minutes
15.35 – 16.35 Panel discussion 2 : Digital Innovations
Showcasing initiatives of startups utilizing digital technologies to address social challenges in the Mekong region.
Moderator:Mr. Suebsit Sarntisart , Associate Director of Krungsri Bank
Panelist:
・Mr. Souliyo Vongdala, Founder and CEO of Loca Laos
・Mr. Yusuke Mameda, Managing Director of Studist (Thailand)
・Mr. OUM Vantharith, Senior Startup Development Specialist of Techo Startup Center
16:35 – 17:25 Panel discussion 3 : SDGs and Green Initiatives
Discussions on the opportunities and challenges for initiatives towards th GX of supply chains in the Mekong region.
Moderator:Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, Director, Trade and Investment Facilitation Department of the Mekong Institute
Panelist:
・Mr. Shintaro Suzuki, Director & Head of business Thailand, Zeroboard (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
・Dr. Supoj Chinveeraphan, Executive Director and Director General of Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan)
and more
17:25 – 17:30 Closing Remarks
Mr. Ryosuke Fujioka, Chief Representative, AMEICC Secretariat
