Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026 Program Held

On the afternoon of June 17, at the Provincial Center for Culture and Arts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, the Royal Thai Embassy in Viet Nam, and the People’s Committee of Phu Tho Province jointly organized the “Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026” Program.

Attending the event were H.E. Urawadee Sriphiromya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Viet Nam, along with Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam; Mr. Tran Duy Dong, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; representatives of central ministries and agencies, provincial and municipal authorities, and leaders of departments, sectors, and localities across Phu Tho Province.

H.E. Urawadee Sriphiromya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Viet Nam, delivers remarks at the program.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong speaks at the event.

Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong addresses the program.

“Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026” is a large-scale diplomatic event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Thailand (August 6, 1976 – August 6, 2026). The program attracted approximately 400 delegates, including leaders of central and local government agencies, representatives of the Royal Thai Embassy in Viet Nam, Thai business associations, corporations and enterprises, as well as numerous domestic and foreign investors.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong and leaders of Phu Tho Province attend the program.

Representatives of Thai business associations, corporations and enterprises participate in the event.

The two-day program (June 17–18) features a wide range of activities, including the “Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026” Conference; the Thai Connect EXPO exhibition with 20 booths showcasing outstanding products from Thailand and Phu Tho Province; business networking sessions; investment and trade promotion activities; site visits; and the signing of cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding between Vietnamese and Thai enterprises and investors.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong, Chairman Tran Duy Dong and delegates visit the Thai product exhibition booths.

A highlight of the program was the thematic discussion session entitled “Thailand–Viet Nam Connectivity: Smart Cities – A Driver for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development.” During the session, policymakers, experts, businesses and investors from both countries exchanged experiences and proposed solutions to strengthen cooperation in smart city development, digital transformation, green growth and sustainable development.

Participants also elaborated on the strategic concept of the Viet Nam–Thailand “Three Connects,” namely: supply chain connectivity; connectivity among economic sectors, localities and enterprises; and connectivity between green growth and sustainable development strategies.

Delegates exchange investment cooperation documents during the program.

Several important investment cooperation documents were exchanged between Vietnamese and Thai partners. Notably, CP Group announced a Letter of Intent to expand its investment project in Phu Tho with a projected investment capital of USD 320 million. Memoranda of understanding were also exchanged regarding project expansion plans by Central Retail Vietnam and MM Mega Market Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Provincial leaders and delegates performed the launch ceremony for the Doan Hung Industrial Park – AMATA City Phu Tho Infrastructure Development and Business Project, invested by AMATA Group. Covering nearly 500 hectares, the project is planned as a modern eco-industrial park and a regional hub for high-tech manufacturing.

This milestone is expected to create new momentum for local development while demonstrating Thai investors’ confidence in Phu Tho’s investment environment and growth prospects.

Delegates perform the launch ceremony for the Doan Hung Industrial Park – AMATA City Phu Tho project.

Speaking at the conference, Chairman Tran Duy Dong emphasized that the “Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026” Program reflects the province’s strong determination to effectively implement the Party’s policies and resolutions on foreign affairs and international integration. It also serves as vivid evidence of the important role of local diplomacy in implementing the Action Program for the Viet Nam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the 2026–2031 period.

He affirmed that Phu Tho Province is entering a new stage of development, aiming to become one of the growth poles of the Capital Region and a center for industrial, commercial and logistics development by 2030. By 2045, the province aspires to become a centrally governed city with modern infrastructure, a prosperous society and a high quality of life for its people.

The thematic discussion session: “Thailand–Viet Nam Connectivity: Smart Cities – A Driver for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development.”

To achieve these goals, the province is focusing on three strategic breakthroughs: improving institutions and policies while renewing the growth model based on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation; developing a synchronized infrastructure system in accordance with the Provincial Master Plan for 2021–2030 with a vision toward 2050; and developing a highly skilled workforce to serve priority investment sectors such as electric vehicle manufacturing, electronics, semiconductors, supporting industries and high-tech agriculture.

The implementation of the Doan Hung Industrial Park project clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of the province’s investment attraction and infrastructure development efforts, while also highlighting Phu Tho’s attractiveness and credibility in attracting high-quality foreign direct investment, particularly in industrial infrastructure development.

Overview of the “Thailand Connect in Phu Tho 2026” Program.

Through the program, Phu Tho Province continues to promote the image of the Ancestral Land rich in historical and cultural traditions; introduce its potential, advantages and business investment environment to international partners; expand friendly cooperation; strengthen people-to-people exchanges; and attract resources to support local socio-economic development.

The event also contributes to deepening the friendship and increasingly comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Thailand in a new era of development.

Le Minh