Workshop looks at Southeast Asia’s use of trade, IP, health policies for technology access

A total of 40 senior government officials working in the areas of health, intellectual property (IP) and trade from 14 WTO members and observers in Southeast Asia took part in a subregional workshop on trade and public health in Bangkok, Thailand, from 6 to 8 November 2025. The event aimed at promoting a multidisciplinary approach to foster innovation and access to health technologies in the region.