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Deputy PM Anutin pushes technology transfer agenda for ASEAN region
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for increased technology transfer initiatives, highlighting ASEAN's combined market of over 700 million people as a compelling opportunity for regional development.
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Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul raised the technology transfer issue on October 24, emphasizing the strategic importance of knowledge and innovation sharing across Southeast Asia. His remarks underscored the significant economic potential represented by ASEAN's vast population base, which exceeds 700 million consumers.
The call for tech transfer reflects Thailand's broader agenda to enhance regional competitiveness and foster sustainable industrial growth. By facilitating the movement of advanced technologies and expertise between member states, Anutin suggested that ASEAN could strengthen its collective position in the global economy.
The deputy PM's initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to deepen economic integration within the bloc. Officials have indicated that technology transfer mechanisms could address development gaps between member nations while creating new opportunities for innovation-driven industries across the region.
The proposal comes as ASEAN continues to navigate challenges related to digital transformation and industrial advancement. Stakeholders view technology cooperation as essential for the bloc's long-term prosperity and competitiveness in an increasingly technology-dependent global marketplace.
Photo: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (right) meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Cebu after the 48th ASEAN Summit, May 2026. Presidential Communications Office (Philippines) via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).