On December 19, 2022, the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). This agreement, encompassing the MICE industry, aims to increase the cooperation between Osaka and Thailand in attracting and promoting business events, but also developing talent within the industry and fostering exchange. The signing of the Memorandum signified Osaka and Thailand’s mutual cooperation in strengthening the industry as well as in achieving each others’ goals.