Vietnam's rapid growth can benefit Thailand, Deputy PM Sihasak says

Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026Two manufacturing hubs 'not in a zero-sum competition'Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow speaks at the Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 on July 16 in Bangkok. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)NATSUMI KAWASAKIJuly 16, 2026 07:27 JSTUpdated on July 16, 2026 13:40 JSTBANGKOK -- Rapid economic growth in Vietnam can benefit Thailand and create a mutually beneficial partnership, the kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, said Thursday at a business forum, stressing that the region's economies should remain open to trade and knowledge exchange.