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Southeast Asia Trade and Development Forum 2025 Theme: The Changing Realities of International Trade

The International Institute for Trade and Development (Public Organization) or ITD,
a government public entity under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce, Thailand and the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), will be organizing the ITD’s Annual Conference “Southeast Asia Trade and Development Forum 2025” (Hybrid Seminar) on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 08.00 – 16.00 hrs. (UTC+7, Bangkok local time) at the Napalai Grand Ballroom, Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok.

The main objective of this annual conference is to bring together Southeast Asia’s leading professionals, policymakers, and high-level executives from both the private and public sectors to share insights, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative strategies to navigate the changing realities of international trade.

In today’s unpredictable world marked by trade tensions, disruptive technologies, climate risks, and shifting policies, the role of Southeast Asia in global value chains faces both challenges and opportunities. This year’s forum will explore how ASEAN can remain resilient, adaptive, and future-ready amid these profound shifts in international trade.

Key Themes:

Thailand’s Trade Strategy in a Volatile World: Strengthening ASEAN role through FTAs and resilient supply chains
Global Trade Realities: Geopolitical risks, protectionism, and the shifting rules of multilateralism
FDI and Sustainable Investment Trends: Opportunities in digital and green industries amid global slowdown
Business Strategies for Stability: Leveraging AI and innovation to adapt in uncertain economic times
Financing the Future: New financial models to support SMEs, regional value chains, and inclusive growth
Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity: How MNCs use agility, strategic partnerships, and digital transformation to compete
Empowering SMEs & Startups: Little Giants building resilience, scaling across borders, and driving the digital economy

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Venue: Napalai Grand Ballroom, Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok (Hybrid Seminar)
Time: 08.00 – 16.00 hrs (Bangkok local time)

Register now: https://www.zipeventapp.com/e/Southeast-Asia-Trade-and-Development-Forum-2025 or scan the QR code before September 10, 2025.