On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) recently held the highly anticipated Southeast Asia Trade and Development Forum 2024 under the theme “Trade Thrives, AI Drives.” The event took place at the Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok, attracting policymakers, business leaders, and AI experts from around the world to discuss the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on business, international trade, and sustainable development.