TTLV: Trade and investment relations between Thailand and Vietnam from 1995 to the present.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: JIRAYOOT SEEMUNG; 2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: December 21, 1986

4. Place of birth: Thailand

5. Decision to recognize the student No. 4022/ĐHQGHN-ĐT dated November 27, 2012, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

(Note the types of changes and the corresponding times)

7. Thesis title: Trade and investment relations between Thailand and Vietnam from 1995 to the present.

8. Major: International Relations; Code: 60310206.

9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Truong Duy Hoa, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.

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10. Summary of the thesis results:

The thesis is divided into three chapters: Chapter 1: The basis for the formation of trade and investment relations between Thailand and Vietnam. Chapter 2: The current state of trade and investment relations between Thailand and Vietnam from 1995 to the present.

Chapter 3: Forecast of trade and investment relations between Thailand and Vietnam, solutions to promote cooperation between the two countries.

Thailand and Vietnam have a long-standing relationship. The relationship between the two countries has gone through many ups and downs throughout history since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976. This has created the foundation and favorable conditions for the development of trade and investment relations. After the end of the Cold War in 1991, especially after the US lifted its economic embargo against Vietnam (1994) and after Vietnam became a member of ASEAN in 1995, economic relations between Thailand and Vietnam improved significantly. From 1995 to the present, economic relations between Thailand and Vietnam, primarily in the areas of trade and investment, have continuously developed in a positive direction. Looking back over the past nearly 20 years (1995 - 2014), it can be said that trade and investment relations between the two countries have made quite solid progress.

Regarding trade relations, bilateral trade between Thailand and Vietnam has steadily increased, from approximately US$3 million in 1995 to US$1.179 billion in 2000. By 2013, trade between the two countries had reached US$10.451 billion, an increase of more than 20.3 times compared to 1995.

Regarding investment relations, Thailand began investing in the Vietnamese market in 1988, starting with 3 projects totaling US$2,424,000. However, the number of projects and the capital have increased over time. By 1995, Thailand had 138 investment projects in Vietnam with a total registered capital of US$476 million. Cumulatively, up to 2013, Thailand's total registered investment capital in Vietnam reached US$6.468 billion, ranking 10th among countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Conversely, while Vietnamese investment in Thailand remains modest, it has helped Vietnamese investors accumulate the necessary experience and skills to enhance their competitiveness in the market economy.

Clearly, trade and investment relations between Thailand and Vietnam have achieved many successes and have progressed steadily since 1995. This relationship is positive, serving the practical interests of both countries and contributing to the further development of friendship between them.

11. Practical applications:

All the research findings of this thesis are immediately applicable in practice. These results will help Thailand and Vietnam build a more comprehensive database on international cooperation activities in the fields of trade and investment; provide systematic assessments of these activities; and enable the application of the practical solutions recommended in this thesis.

12. Future research directions:

This thesis has not extensively researched the perspectives of business investors from both countries on promoting trade and investment relations, nor the policy initiatives that businesses need support from the government. Therefore, further research is needed to delve deeper into these issues.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

(List the works in chronological order if available)

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: JIRAYOOT SEEMUNG................ 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 21/12/1986

4. Place of birth: Thailand.

5. Admission decision number: 4022/DHQGHN-DT dated November 27^th2012 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: .........................................................................................

(List the forms of change and corresponding times)

7. Official thesis title: Commercial and investment relationship between Thailand and Vietnam from 1995 until now.

8. Major: International Relations ......................... 9. Code: 60310206 .............................

10. Supervisors: Dr. Truong Duy Hoa, Institute for South East Asian Studies, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences

(Full name, academic title and degree)

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: ..............................................................................

The thesis has researched and been classified into 3 chapters: Chapter 1: the establishment bases of commercial and investment relationship between Thailand and Vietnam. Chapter 2: The current situation of trade and investment relationship between Thailand and Vietnam from 1995 until now. Chapter 3: The forecast of trade and investment relationship between Thailand and Vietnam, solutions for promoting the cooperation relationship between the two countries.

Thailand and Vietnam are two countries who have a long-term relationship. The relationship between the two countries has experienced many ups and downs in the history of the relationship since the two countries established the diplomat in 1976. Then, the premise and favorable conditions for the commercial and investment relationship development of the two countries have been created. After the cold war ended in 1991, especially after US took down the economic embargo towards Vietnam (1994) and after Vietnam became a member of ASEAN association in 1995, the economic relationship between Thailand and Vietnam has been significantly improved. From 1995 until now, the economic relationship between Thailand – Vietnam, firstly in the field of commerce and investment, has had the continuous development steps towards the positive direction. Looking back at the stage of nearly 20 years (1995 – 2014), it is possible to say that the trade and investment relationship between the two countries has had fairly steady advances.

Regarding commercial relationship, the two-way wholesale turnover between Thailand and Vietnam has incessantly increased, from about USD 3 million to USD 1,179 billion in 2000. Until 2013, the commercial turnover between the two countries has reached the number of USD 10,451 billion, which means it has increased 20.3 times as much as in 1995.

Regarding investment relationship, Thailand has invested into Vietnamese market since 1988, firstly through 3 projects with total capital of USD 2,424,000. However, the numbers of projects and capitals have been increasing more and more. Until 1995, Thailand had 138 investment projects in Vietnam with total capital of USD 476 million. If cumulatively until 2013, Thailand's total investment registration capital in Vietnam reached USD 6,468 billion, ranking the 10^thposition among countries and territories which have invested into Vietnam. On the contrary, the investment of Vietnam into Thailand is modest, but it helps Vietnamese investors accumulate necessary experiences and skills to improve the competitive capacity in the market mechanism.

Clearly, the commercial and investment relationship between Thailand and Vietnam has reached many successes and has had more and more progress from 1995 until now. This relationship is positive and satisfies the practical benefits of two countries, contributing into looking after the more and more developed friendship between two countries.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

All research findings of the thesis have the practical applicability since the current time. These findings help Thailand and Vietnam build the database on international cooperation in field of commerce and investment; making systematic evaluations on these activities; and it is possible to apply solutions which are recommended and have the practical applicability of the thesis.

12. Further research directions, if any:

The thesis has not researched significantly the viewpoints of investors and businessmen of two countries to promote the commercial and investment relationship, and also policies and guidelines that businessmen need the support from the side of State. Therefore, next researches should be more intensive about these contents.

13. Thesis-related publications:(List them in chronological order)

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