BANGKOK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On September 5th, 2024, the 2024 Zhejiang International Trade Exhibition (Thai) hosted by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce, was officially kicked off at the prestigious IMPACT Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand. At the opening ceremony, guests of honor from the Ministry of Energy of Thailand, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Commercial and Economic Department of the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Thailand, and Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau attended and partook in a special VIP tour of the exhibition, setting the stage for what promises to be a landmark event in international trade. They complimented the renowned homegrown brands and the exceptional brand image of "quality Zhejiang goods".
The exhibition, which is in its third year, highlights the competitive advantages of Zhejiang's lighting, smart city, smart living and related industries, and is perfectly aligned to the theme of "Zhejiang Made All Need". It offers Thailand an excellent opportunity to connect with top-quality manufacturing enterprises from Zhejiang province, represented by Hikvision, Tuya, Meka, and VOC, that showcased cutting-edge innovative products. In addition to the pioneering brands such as Hikvision and Dahua Technology which have already been rooted in Thailand market, in recent years, Tuya, as a unicorn enterprise in the Chinese industry, has joined hands with leading Thai companies such as SCG and T3 Technology to promote the development of smart homes in Thailand and become an ally in advancing Thailand's IoT ecosystem.
Thailand is China's third largest trading partner in ASEAN. Since November 2022, China and Thailand have also established a comprehensive strategic partnership to foster bilateral economic and trade cooperation. This year marks the auspicious 10th year anniversary of the Belt and Road initiative. This milestone has accelerated economic exchange and trade between Zhejiang and Thailand and unlocked new opportunities. As a major economic powerhouse and a key foreign trade hub in China, Zhejiang is well-positioned to benefit from this enhanced collaboration.
The three-day exhibition will unite over a thousand companies, including buyers and sellers, fostering enhanced business connectivity through industry forums, conferences, VIP delegations, face-to-face meetings, and other engaging opportunities. In the next two days, Zhejiang enterprises will enjoy extended business network with hosted VIP buyers and visitors through multiple exhibition touchpoints including dedicated booths with product showcases and demos, face-to-face meetings, and online meeting invitations with hosted VIP buyers and visitors.