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Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2024 Celebrates 81 ESG Champions
Published on 05/07/2024
» The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 celebrated a cohort of 81 exemplary ESG champions dedicated to shaping a sustainable future for the region and beyond, setting new benchmarks for corporate responsibility. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia on June 28, 2024, the AREA is widely regarded as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability practices across Asia.
ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week & EV Asia 2024 Launched
Published on 04/07/2024
» The Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with Informa Markets and energy network partners, launched the "ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week & Electric Vehicle Asia 2024" event to support PDP 2024, aiming to transition Thai industries towards clean energy. The event showcases technologies and innovations from leading energy industries worldwide, providing a premier regional platform for the most extensive energy supply chain and network, with the goal of transitioning the Thai industry towards "Net Zero" energy.
TP-Link Hosts Successful APAC Partner Summit 2024
Published on 04/07/2024
» TP-Link Asia Pacific Enterprise, the provider of network system products and services for organisational businesses (small and medium-sized businesses: SMB), and surveillance systems, held the grand TP-Link APAC Enterprise Partner Summit 2024 in Thailand for the first time. The event showcased innovations and cutting-edge technologies in networks and surveillance systems. Executives participating in the summit included Mr. Brian Dong, Vice-President of TP-Link Asia Pacific Enterprise, who gave the opening remark, Mr. Gary Wen, General Manager of TP-Link Enterprise representing the Networking BU, who spoke on “Beyond Connectivity: Insights into Enterprise Networking”, and Mr. Eden Xu, General Manager of TP-Link Enterprise for the Surveillance BU, who discussed “Challenges and Opportunities in the Surveillance Market”. Additionally, Mr. ST Liew, Vice-President and President of Qualcomm Taiwan and the Southeast Asia Region, delivered a speech on “Qualcomm Leading the World into the Wi-Fi 7 Era”. The summit, held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), welcomed over 800 business partners from both domestic and international levels.
Xi, Putin reaffirm unity in countering US
Kyodo News, Published on 04/07/2024
» ASTANA - Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday reaffirmed their unity in countering the United States, during a meeting held on the sidelines of a regional summit in Kazakhstan, official media said.
Is the government on cloud nine?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2024
» Last month the cabinet approved the establishment of a Cloud First Policy Committee to steer all state agencies towards the digital government scheme.
Mitsubishi Elevator Thailand Wins AREA 2024 Award
Published on 03/07/2024
» Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) Co., Ltd., known as MET, represented by Mr Katsuya Kawabata, Managing Director, received the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 in the "Social Empowerment" category. The award recognised their continuous Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the "Hometown School Development" project. This project exemplifies their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. The awards ceremony took place at the Hilton Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
DES Ministry banks on Korat Model
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has rolled out the Korat Model to turn the province into a "digital metropolis of the future", part of the government's effort to turn Thailand into a digital economy hub.
Phenix Launches: Pratunam’s New World-Class Food Hub
Published on 28/06/2024
» The Prime Minister, embassy representatives, government, and private sectors in the food industry, along with Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), collaborate to inaugurate the "Phenix" project, the world's food wholesale hub with the largest food lounge in Pratunam. It integrates high-quality food ingredients sourced globally, complemented by a lifestyle of indulgence, entertainment, and culinary excellence, all within a pioneering business model that facilitates trade between food manufacturers and suppliers through both offline and online channels. With a diverse array of products from over 1,000 global brands and international pavilions representing various countries, the project aims to attract tourists and food enthusiasts worldwide to Bangkok's new landmark in the Pratunam area. The expansive food lounge hosts over 200 renowned restaurants, offering a rich tapestry of culinary experiences from esteemed establishments, including Michelin-recommended street food and restaurants, set against diverse atmospheres throughout the venue. This endeavour is poised to elevate Thailand's food and tourism sectors, providing a year-round celebration of gastronomic excellence under the "Flavour Gets Its Wing Worldwide" concept, enhancing Thai cuisine's global reputation as a cultural soft power. With the "Phenix" model, the project invites food entrepreneurs, chefs, and influencers worldwide to participate, driving Thailand towards becoming a premier 'Food Ecosystem Destination.'
Ascend Money bags $195m from MUFG unit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/06/2024
» Ascend Money, a leading fintech firm under Charoen Pokphand Group, has secured investment from a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) worth US$195 million to accelerate digital financial inclusion in Thailand, mainly in digital finance and lending to non-bank users.
Strengthening Asian identity
Oped, Published on 27/06/2024
» This week, Tehran hosts a Ministerial meeting for Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) member states. Foreign ministers and senior officials from 35 countries, along with heads of regional and multilateral Asian organisations, are taking part in this gathering.