King of Thailand Embarks on State Visit to Vietnam, Boosting Relations on 50th Anniversary
The King and Queen of Thailand are on a state visit to Vietnam, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. The visit aims to deepen cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with bilateral trade expected to reach $25 billion this year, and focus on areas like digital transformation and green energy.
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