Bangkok, Thailand — The Uganda High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, accredited to the Kingdom of Thailand, has officially announced the “Pearl of Africa – Uganda Business Forum & Expo 2025 – Thailand Chapter.”
Scheduled for November 26, 2025, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Bangkok, the event operates under the theme: “Unlocking Uganda’s Business Potential, Prosperity Through Partnerships.”
This landmark Expo serves as a crucial platform, inviting Thai government agencies, business associations, investors, and development partners to engage directly with Uganda’s public and private sectors. The mission is a clear call for collaboration to advance trade, tourism, and investment cooperation, ultimately fostering sustainable partnerships and shared prosperity.
Uganda: Africa’s New Investment Gateway
Uganda is rapidly emerging as a premier investment destination in Africa, supported by economic stability, competitive incentives, and a strategic geographical location. Positioned at the heart of the continent, Uganda acts as a gateway to both the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), granting access to over 500 million consumers.
Confidence in the market is growing, as evidenced by the USD $59 million increase in bilateral trade with Thailand in 2024. The Bangkok Expo is designed to help Thai investors capitalise on this momentum and expand their footprint into Uganda’s thriving market.
Key Sectors Open for Collaboration
The forum will focus on high-potential sectors ripe for foreign investment and partnership: Agro-Value Chains: Opportunities exist for establishing processing plants, modern irrigation systems, fertiliser industries, and export-oriented chains that link local farmers to global markets.
Tourism & Hospitality: This includes the development of eco-lodges, resorts, and theme parks, alongside strategic partnerships in destination branding and airline services.
ICT & Innovation: Collaboration is sought in fintech, digital infrastructure, data centres, software development, and the creation of ICT training hubs essential for powering Africa’s digital economy.
Minerals, Oil & Gas: Investors are invited to partner in exploration, refining, and value-addition across critical minerals like oil, gold, cobalt, and copper, which are vital for the global green economy.
Trade: The forum aims to generally expand the volume and diversity of trade between Uganda and Thailand.
Anticipating a strong turnout from Thai institutions, private sector actors, and investors, High Commissioner Betty Oyella Bigombe stated, “Economic and Commercial Diplomacy is opening new frontiers. Let us build bridges of cooperation, innovation, and mutual growth.” The Expo is set to be a milestone event in strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
