SBF and Thai Trade Mission to Borneo Networking Session to Explore Trade & Investment Opportunities

23 July 2025 • Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching

The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) and a visiting Thai Trade Mission to Borneo jointly hosted a networking session today (23 July 2025) at the Riverside Majestic Hotel, aimed at fostering business collaboration between Sarawak and Thailand.

Led by Mr Worawan Wanwil, Minister Counsellor (Commercial) and Director of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) for Malaysia, the Thai trade delegation engaged with Sarawak industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and trade representatives to explore opportunities in cross-border trade, investment, and joint ventures. Key sectors of interest included food and beverage, glass, medical biotechnology, health and wellness, logistics, digital, and manufacturing.

SBF President Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Deputy President Datuk Philip Ting Ding Ing, and Secretary General Dato Jonathan Chai Voon Tok were present to welcome the delegation. They highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties and leveraging both nations’ economic strengths for mutual growth.