"Akniti Nitithanprapas" Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister attends Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, D.C., engaging in intensive bilateral talks "Japan-China" Exchanged views on the global economy and proceeded to strengthen investment cooperation, aiming to attract funds to upgrade advanced technology industries, electric vehicles (EV), artificial intelligence (AI), and the green economy, pushing Thailand to become a new production hub
A reporter reported that during participation at the 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., USA, Mr. Akniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, participated in bilateral talks with economic leaders from two Asian powers to strengthen economic cooperation further.
In bilateral talks with Ms. Satsuki Katayama, Minister of Finance of Japan, both sides exchanged views on the global economic situation and experiences in enhancing productivity and economic reforms through regulations that facilitate new technology growth.
They also agreed on the importance of enhancing the competitiveness of Japan’s production base in Thailand amid the transition to electric vehicle and green economy industries. Japan emphasized focusing on developing low-carbon industries, workforce skills, and investing in advanced technology to create sustainable growth together.
On the same occasion, Mr. Akniti also held bilateral talks with Mr. Lan Fu'an, Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China, where both sides exchanged economic perspectives and identified shared opportunities to expand cooperation in future industries, especially electric vehicles (EV), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and the green economy.
China signaled clearly that investment trends from China into ASEAN countries, including Thailand, will continue to focus and prioritize advanced technology industries, particularly digital technology, which is a key driver of the new global economy.
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