Bangkok:Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, engaged in discussions with Mr. Kazuhiko Amakawa, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), to further develop the POWERR Asia FAST Window. This initiative aims to support clean energy and low-carbon city projects while attracting Japanese investment to bolster Thai SMEs.
According to Thai News Agency, the discussions took place during the IMF and World Bank Group 2026 annual meetings in Bangkok and focused on expanding investment and financial cooperation between Thailand and Japan. The goal is to strengthen the Azec economy by enhancing collaboration in energy transition and the development of low-carbon cities through the use of Japanese technology and innovation.
Dr. Ekniti highlighted the potential to improve energy efficiency in buildings and urban infrastructure by leveraging private sector funding. The talks also centered on facilitating access to funding from Japanese financial institutions and the private sector, aimed at supporting investment, reducing energy costs, and sustainably boosting the competitiveness of Thai businesses.