Thailand, Vietnam team up in an Asean ‘plus or minus’ gamble (opens original article in a new tab)

Thailand and Vietnam agreed to boost trade and integrate supply chains, aiming to double bilateral trade to $25 billion within four years amid economic challenges.

• Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese leaders pledged to nearly double bilateral trade to $25 billion within four years.
• Discussions focused on integrating supply chains in electronics and semiconductors and reducing trade barriers.
• Both countries aim to strengthen economic ties amid US tariffs, Middle East turmoil, and rising commodity prices.