BANGKOK -- Thailand and the U.K. on Wednesday announced an enhanced trade partnership, a first for the European nation in Southeast Asia and a potential stepping stone to a trade deal with the region's second largest economy.
Labour minister sees region as 'key growth engine'

U.K. Trade Minister Douglas Alexander tells Nikkei Asia in Bangkok that the new Labour government sees Southeast Asia as a key 'growth engine' for its trade policy. He was speaking on Sept. 18 ahead of signing an enhanced trade partnership with his Thai counterpart. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
BANGKOK -- Thailand and the U.K. on Wednesday announced an enhanced trade partnership, a first for the European nation in Southeast Asia and a potential stepping stone to a trade deal with the region's second largest economy.