Thailand, New Zealand in bubble talksThe Industry Ministry has discussed working with New Zealand on what it calls an "industry bubble" with the aim to share knowledge, technology and innovations for the agriculture sector in support of farmers from both nations. Like a travel bubble, which links countries with low risk of coronavirus infection, the industry bubble is also based on the selection of certain countries for a close business cooperation. "The Industry Ministry agrees to partner with New Zealand because it [New Zealand] is expert in processing agricultural products for export," he said. Mr Suriya came up with the industry bubble idea after a talk with New Zealand's ambassador to Thailand, Taha Macpherson, on joint cooperation in agriculture. New Zealand and Thailand have had a diplomatic relationship for 64 years, and Thailand ranks eighth in trade value with New Zealand.

Source: Bangkok Post July 07, 2020 23:26 UTC