Nikkei Asia Forum kicks off in Bangkok to discuss energy, mobility, AI

Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026Speakers include Thai deputy prime ministers, leaders from Sony, Didi and SGXFrom left: Sony Group Executive Chairman Kenichiro Yoshida, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. (Source photos by Nikkei)NATSUMI KAWASAKIJuly 16, 2026 07:27 JSTBANGKOK -- A major business forum hosted by Nikkei kicks off in Bangkok on Thursday, with over 20 company and political leaders from the Asia-Pacific set to discuss topics ranging from the energy crisis to mobility and the future of artificial intelligence.