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Training event slated as part of bid to upgrade agro-processing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/06/2023
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) is pushing ahead with a plan to improve the agro-processing industry across six countries under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) pact by exploring the status of agrobusiness in Myanmar.
Digital city planned for EEC next year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/12/2022
» Construction of a 5-billion-baht Silicon Tech Park, expected to be a model for Thai digital cities, is set to start next year in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) through a public-private partnership.
EEC officials pitch high-tech training
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2020
» Authorities are planning to sharpen the skills of 8,500 potential workers next year to serve 12 targeted S-curve industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) that are short on highly skilled labour in advanced technology.
Italthai's new hotels on track
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2020
» Italthai Group, one of Thailand's oldest construction and hospitality companies, is maintaining a plan to open 12 new hotels in one year despite the coronavirus crisis's impact on the tourism and service industries.
Govts urged to 're-skill' workers
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2019
» The Asean region is set to experience a skilled labour shortage in the future, due to the mismatch between the qualifications held by existing workers and the skill sets needed to achieve and succeed in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), a seminar was told.
Labouring the point
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2019
» New high school and university graduates may have a tough time in the labour market next year because of hiring delays for new workers during the economic slowdown, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (Econ Thai).
STEM programme developed for EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2019
» Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production and the Kenan Foundation Asia are joining hands to develop a new programme for teachers and students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) to meet labour demand in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Bangkok Ventures joins startup scheme
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2019
» The Industrial Promotion Department is teaming up with Bangkok Ventures Co in launching the Startup Ready campaign to support local startups with training courses and financial resources.
Osmep to dispense B1.25bn to SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/02/2019
» The government has set aside an annual budget of 1.25 billion baht in 2019 to develop and increase the efficiency of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, says the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (Osmep).
EDC promotes vocational skills training
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/12/2018
» The Education Development Center (EDC) has teamed up with vocational institutes in Thailand to provide an innovative skills training and work-based learning opportunities.