The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society ('MDES') announced, on 4 July 2022, that it had renewed its Memorandum of Understanding ('MoU') with Finland on Telecommunication and ICT Cooperation and Digital Technology. In particular, the MDES noted that the renewal is meant to expand cooperation in ICT and digital technology and will cover areas, including policies and regulations on telecommunication, ICT, and digital technology.

In addition, the MDES highlighted that the renewal aims to develop and promote information communications and digital industries, such as hardware, software, digital content, and technology for services. Furthermore, the MDES highlighted that the renewed MoU will look at cooperation in digital innovation, such as Big Data, Internet of Things ('IoT')), as well as Artificial Intelligence ('AI') and digital ecosystems including smart cities.

You can read the press release, only available in Thai, here.