Prime Minister prepares to meet world’s leading private companiesNA Vice Chairman: Vietnam values traditional friendship with Czech Republic

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House, The Prime Minister is preparing to meet with many of the world's leading private companies. It is believed that it will attract more foreign trade and investment into Thailand. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance It is scheduled to attend the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) from 15-19 January 2024 in the Swiss Confederation. by the Prime Minister It is scheduled to meet with executives of the world's largest companies. It is believed that these discussions will bring about trade and investment. Create enormous economic benefits for Thailand in important trade and investment fields For large private companies that will meet with the Prime Minister, such as DKSH, a market expansion service provider. From sourcing production sources Market research and analysis, marketing, sales, distribution, logistics, and after-sales service. A wide range of products and merchandise by DKSH Thailand is one of the largest organizations in the country in terms of sales. and is the country with the largest operations in the DKSH Group, Dubai Port World, a specialist in freight logistics. port operations sea ??freight and free trade zone Founded in 2005, it transports 70 million containers with approximately 70,000 imported vessels per year, which is equivalent to approximately 10% of global container traffic. and has service areas in more than 82 ports in more than 40 countries. You will also meet Standard Chartered, a leading international bank with a worldwide network. Especially expertise that promotes businesses with potential to grow. With goals to promote sustainability in 3 areas: sustainable finance, being a responsible company and creating equality in communities (Inclusive Communities) in line with government policy, Telenor, a world-leading telecommunications company It has approximately 175 million customers in 8 countries across the Nordic region and in Asia. The Prime Minister will meet with Coca Cola, one of the world's largest beverage companies. and owns or licenses more than 200 beverage brands. It has been established in Thailand since 1990 and received investment promotion from the BOI to establish a regional headquarters in 2010. Nestlé, the world's leading food and beverage company Products are sold in 190 countries around the world. It has 344 production plants in 77 countries, including Thailand. Nestlé in Thailand has an approach that focuses on driving good things. for consumers and driving good things for our world This is in line with the Thai government's policy that emphasizes the health care of Thai people. and environmental care In addition, there will be discussions with Grab, a provider of delivery, travel, parcels, finance, business management and more through a single application, helping connect consumers from all walks of life with millions of entrepreneurs in 500 cities and 8 countries, and Robert Bosch. The world's leading mobility technology company and specializes in industrial and consumer products Energy and building technology It operates in more than 60 countries around the world. and has more than 468 affiliated companies with investments in Thailand. Received investment promotion from the BOI in 2014, scientific testing services for 24 projects, total investment value of 6.3 billion baht (165 million euros). Source: Thai News Agency Hanoi: Vietnam always attaches importance to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation with its traditional partner countries, of which the Czech Republic is one of the priority partners, said National Assembly Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong. During a reception in Hanoi on January 15 for Zbynek Linhart, Chairman of the Czech Republic Senate's Committee for Land Development, Public Administration, and Environment, Phuong underscored the nearly 75-year history of diplomatic ties between the two countries marked by consistent high-level exchanges. Vietnam has evolved into the Czech Republic's largest trading partner in ASEAN, he acknowledged, expressing his confidence in the potential for further collaboration across various sectors. He assured Linhart that Vietnam remains dedicated to creating a conducive environment for foreign investors, including those from the Czech Republic. NA Vice Chairman Phuong extended thanks to the Czech Republic for officially recognising the Vietnamese community as an ethnic minority group, a gesture symbolising the enduring friendship between the two nations over the past years. He proposed the continuation of efforts to facilitate exchanges at various levels, strengthen collaboration between friendly parliamentarians' groups from both countries, and leverage the role of respective parliaments in overseeing and advancing the implementation of signed cooperation agreements. Speaking highly of close coordination between the two countries at multilateral forums and international organisations, Phuong expressed his hope for the Czech Republic to continue with mutual support at forums like the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP). Linhart, for his part, stressed that his working trip aims to further bolster bilateral traditional friendship as well as relations between the two legislatures in the future. Describing Vietnam as a significant and traditional friend of the Czech Republic, he proposed that both sides should further consolidate comprehensive cooperation between their legislatures and governments, making the relationship between the two countries more practical and effective. Highlighting the potential for bilateral tourism cooperation, he hoped that both sides will continue creating favourable conditions to promote tourism activities, while enhancing cooperation trade, investment and people-to-people exchange./. Source: Vietnam News Agency