Thailand Aiming for Mini FTA With Japanese Region

Thailand plans to sign a mini free trade deal with Kofu, Japan, to boost trade with the north-central region, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported July 16. The deal, which would be Thailand’s first mini free trade agreement, likely would increase trade in gems and jewelry and could serve as a format for other mini deals between Thailand and regions in China, India and South Korea, HKTDC said.