Uganda Showcases Investment Potential at Bangkok Business Forum 2025 — New Chapter in Global Partnerships
Kampala, Uganda / Bangkok, Thailand
Uganda is positioning itself as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment as the upcoming Pearl of Africa – Uganda Business Forum & Expo 2025 (Thailand Chapter) readies to open on 26 November at the Intercontinental Hotel in Bangkok.
The forum is expected to bring together Thai government agencies, investors and business associations to explore opportunities across agriculture, agro-processing, tourism, ICT, natural resources, and infrastructure. Officials say Uganda’s access to regional markets — estimated at more than 500 million consumers through blocs such as the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) — gives it a strategic advantage.
For Bangkok investors, collaboration could offer entry into East Africa’s growing consumer base; for Uganda, it promises technology transfer, industrial diversification, job creation and increased foreign capital inflows. Export-oriented agenda items like agro-value chains and sustainable energy are getting special attention.
Why it matters
This forum signals a deeper push by Uganda to attract investment beyond traditional partners, opening new corridors between Southeast Asia and East Africa. With a growing economy and plans for oil- and industry-driven growth, Uganda stands to benefit from foreign expertise, capital and access to global markets.
What to watch for
Which deals and MoUs emerge from the forum; whether investments go beyond pledges into actual project implementation; and how Uganda ensures value-addition locally, not just resource extraction or export of raw materials.
