14 July 2022

Vietnam has invited Thailand to participate in the development of wireless communications, including 6G technology.

Thai minister of digital economy and society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn made the announcement after meeting with Vietnam’s minister of information and communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng.

Chaiwut said the development of 6G technology will only serve to improve various platforms, such as cyber security. He added that Thailand and Vietnam will establish a joint committee to develop digital economy and promote new start-ups. This will allow the nations to explore future opportunities.

Vietnam recently enacted three digital-related laws which mainly relate to digital state, economic and societal transformation and said that it is willing to share details of these laws with Thailand.

Discussions also focused on economic development cooperation, including supporting Thailand’s bid to serve on the management board of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for a new term from 2023 to 2026.