A launch event of a white paper on financial services for Chinese enterprises going global was held here on Wednesday under the theme"Bridging Markets: Pathway to Sustainable Growth for Chinese Enterprises in Thailand."
Hosted by leading Thai bank Kasikornbank in collaboration with the China Finance 40 Forum (CF40), the event focused on the practical development needs of Chinese enterprises in Thailand, gathering some 100 representatives from Chinese and Thai government agencies, financial institutions, chambers of commerce, and Chinese enterprises operating in Thailand.
The white paper, titled"Financial Services for Chinese Enterprises Going Global: Opportunities and Challenges from a China-Thailand Cooperation Perspective," provides actionable strategies and practical recommendations across three key dimensions-policy, finance, and sustainable development.
Speaking at the event, Rungruang Sukkirdkijpiboon, president of Kasikornbank, noted that the launch of the white paper reflects the strength of Thailand-China cooperation in driving the ASEAN economy toward stable and sustainable growth.
He added that Kasikornbank recognizes the vast potential for cooperation with Chinese enterprises in areas such as investment, trade, digital finance, and sustainable development, and remains committed to serving as a bridge between Chinese and Thai enterprises.
Guo Kai, executive president of CF40, and Burin Adulwattana, chief economist and managing director of Kasikorn Research Center, provided in-depth interpretations of the white paper from both Chinese and Thai perspectives. They discussed financial trends, regulatory environments, and risk management strategies for Chinese enterprises expanding into ASEAN markets.
During the panel discussion themed"Bridging Sustainable Growth: Collaboration in Finance, Investment, and the Private Sector between China and Thailand," speakers shared insights from policy, industry, and financial standpoints.
Tanita Sirisup, deputy secretary general of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), highlighted Thailand's strong position as a leading investment destination, as well as the vast opportunities in Thailand's targeted industries for Chinese investors.
Addressing practical difficulties faced by enterprises, Chun Pailindeelert, president of the Thai Chinese New Generation Chamber of Commerce, suggested that the association can help enterprises through information sharing, resource linkage, capacity building, and standards alignment.
"This launch event is a new beginning. We aim to create partnerships and comprehensive integration of Chinese investment into the regional ecosystem," Chat Luangarpa, executive vice president of Kasikornbank, concluded in his closing remarks.
The event not only showcased the latest achievements in China-Thailand financial cooperation but also created a cross-sector platform for dialogue, experience-sharing, and partnership-building among Chinese enterprises in Thailand.
The full version of the white paper will be released through Kasikornbank and CF40's official channels.