BANGKOK, June 25 — The 16th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) now underway in Bangkok is an important platform for Chinese entrepreneurs worldwide to exchange insights and explore new opportunities amid the current global economic challenges, President of Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan said.
Low who led a delegation of 200 Malaysian entrepreneurs to the three-day convention said the biennial event also provides an opportunity to revitalise the global economy, particularly in the aftermath of Covid-19.
“Due to geopolitical conflict between Ukraine and Russia, we are experiencing various financial challenges including higher cost of doing business, inflation and interest rates as well as other pressing issues related to food security and energy crisis.
“Therefore, WCEC is a platform for Chinese entrepreneurs (around the world) to come together and share their insights,” he said.
With the opening up of China, Low said the WCEC will serve as a platform for entrepreneurs to explore opportunities for multilateralism.
“This includes the possibility of leveraging agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to facilitate more free and open trade between Asean countries and China,” he said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Jurin Laksanawisit opened the convention, themed “Creating a New Chapter Together with Chinese Business Acumen”, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok today.
Also present Chairman of the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the 16th WCEC Organising Committee, Dr Narongsak Putthapornmongkol.
About 4,000 delegates from more than 50 countries attended the convention.
The convention agenda covers various topics such as Thailand’s economic and investment prospects, the Belt and Road initiative, RCEP, as well as side visits, study tours, and a golf tournament.
The convention aims to provide a range of comprehensive services and valuable experiences that will help strengthen cooperation among Chinese entrepreneurs worldwide. — Bernama
