SET News :SET joins forces with all sectors to strengthen Thai supply chain amid global volatility

SET News 50/2026 July 21, 2026 SET joins forces with all sectors to strengthen Thai supply chain amid global volatility KEY POINTS - A strong supply chain is a strategic factor that determines competitiveness, builds investor confidence, and drives sustainable growth. - Collaboration among the public and private sectors, capital market, and financial institutions is essential to developing a resilient supply chain - supporting access to funding, elevating operational standards, and building strong business networks. - Data connectivity, digital technology, and sustainability integration enable businesses to proactively manage risks, improve efficiency, and meet evolving global standards. BANGKOK, July 21, 2026 - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) hosted the SET Sustainability Forum 2/2026, themed "Turning Global Volatility into Strategic Competitive Advantage through Supply Chain" on July 21, 2026. The forum brought together policymakers, capital market leaders, and top executives to exchange views on building a resilient, transparent, and sustainable supply chain amid global economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and shifting trade regulations. SET President Asadej Kongsiri stated that SET is committed to developing an ecosystem that enables supply chain operators to manage risk, elevate ESG standards, and remain competitive over the long term. This includes capacity building and developing sustainability tools such as SETCarbon for carbon data management to meet global standards, while broadening access to funding across the supply chain-in line with SET's vision, "The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities." The forum's key highlight was a keynote address titled "Driving Thailand's Economy and Supply Chain through Economics Policies, Financial Mechanism, and Digital Infrastructure", delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapas. In his address, Ekniti emphasized the "Big Brother Helps Little Brother" approach, encouraging large corporations to uplift SMEs and trading partners through knowledge sharing, technology, and business opportunities. He also highlighted the PromptBiz platform's role in connecting business data, streamlining transactions, and expanding SMEs' access to funding as a vital driver of Thailand's economy. The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) Chairman Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn noted that today's investors look beyond financial performance alone, placing growing importance on supply chain resilience and sustainability practices. A transparent and traceable supply chain reduces costs, improves efficiency, and attracts long-term investment. Collaboration among the public sector, private sector, and capital market is therefore essential to helping businesses adapt and grow sustainably. The forum also featured a panel discussion titled "Navigating Global Volatility... Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains", with representatives from the industry, logistics, the government agency overseeing SME promotion, and financial institutions. Panelists comprised Suthad Setboonsarng, Somboon Advance Technology pcl Chairman and Independent Director; Nattapume Pavaratn, SCG JWD Logistics pcl Senior Vice President - Group Commercial/Government Liaison; Wannawat Opasvadhana, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) Director of SME Promotion Policy and Planning Department; and Gunn Thirawat, Bank of Ayudhya Senior Vice President and Head of TBG Sales and Business Promotion Division. The session was moderated by Supakorn Ekachaipaiboon, SET Vice President - Head of ESG Infrastructure Development. For more information on the forum, please visit www.SETSustainability.com or follow LINE Official: @SETsustainability "SET...The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities" ______________________________________________________________________