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Siam Paragon Celebrates Pride Month with Bangkok Pride
Published on 23/05/2024
» To mark Pride Month and Thailand’s milestone of being the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, Siam Paragon, a top-of-mind ‘global destination’ for Thais and international visitors, in collaboration with Bangkok Pride, proudly supports and empowers Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion with a series of events themed "The Celebration: Right to Love," from 31 May – 4 June 2024.
Thai Teams Triumph at Huawei ICT Asia Pacific 2023-2024
Published on 07/05/2024
» The winners of the 8th Huawei ICT Competition Asia Pacific 2023-2024 were announced at an award ceremony jointly held by Huawei and the ASEAN Foundation at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia. Under the theme "Connection, Glory, and Future", the regional competition drew enthusiastic participation from over 6,400 students from 14 countries and areas across Asia Pacific, including four teams from Thailand, two of which won top placements in the Network Track category and AI Track category, qualifying them to go on to the Global Final of the Huawei ICT Competition in Shenzhen, China, from 23-26 May 2024. The award ceremony was opened by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, and was attended by distinguished representatives from missions to ASEAN and international organisations.
"Maritime Spirits": Southeast Asia Meets Venice
Published on 23/04/2024
» The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) Foundation presents The Spirits of Maritime Crossing, a group exhibition by artists from Southeast Asia examining the themes of displacement, diaspora, and colonialism through the lens of the ocean curated by Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, Artistic Director of Bangkok Art Biennale. The exhibition is co-hosted by One Bangkok and is on view from 20th April to 24th November 2024 at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana, Venice, which has not been accessible to the public for 11 years.
Yunus Centre AIT Hosts 11th SBAC with Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus
Published on 19/04/2024
» The 11th Social Business Academia Conference (SBAC) commenced with a captivating keynote speech by Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Laureate 2006, Chairman, Yunus Centre. The conference took place on April 1-2, 2024, co-hosted with Professor Muhammad Yunus and the Yunus Centre in Dhaka, by the Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (YCA) and the Yunus Thailand Foundation. The conference theme was "Social Business Research – Objectives, Methodologies & Priorities".
Driving Circular Economy: ASEAN's EPR Strategy Unveiled
Published on 05/04/2024
» C asean continues its quest to strengthen ASEAN’s connectivity across various domains. This time, it partners with Thailand Supply Chain Network (TSCN) and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) to host the C asean Forum with the theme "ASEAN Action Towards Circular Economy: Move Forward with Extended Producer Responsibility" on 28 March 2024 at C asean on the 10th floor of CW Tower in Bangkok.
SL25 2024: Celebrating Steward Leadership Excellence
Published on 26/03/2024
» SL25 recognises and celebrates the 25 best projects of steward leadership excellence by for-profit organisations.
Rethinking "Gamer" Label in Thailand's Gaming Scene
Published on 21/03/2024
» Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific's (OMG APAC) latest study, ‘Unlocking Gamers in Asia Pacific’, shows that only 40% of 916 Thai respondents consider themselves 'gamers'. This contrasts with other APAC nations like Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, where a majority embrace the label.
Investing in growth, Bangkok Cable targets ASEAN dominance
Published on 21/03/2024
» Bangkok Cable Co., Ltd. (BCC), a leading manufacturer in the region, specialising in electrical wire and cable production technology for sustainable growth, recently unveiled its strategic plan for 2024. The focus is on expanding its presence both domestically and in the ASEAN market to meet the increasing energy demand and the surge in renewable energy use. BCC has allocated an investment budget of over 500 million baht to double the production capacity of its medium-voltage and extra-high-voltage electrical cables and to triple the sales of its solar cell cables or PV cables (photovoltaic cables). The company aims for a revenue growth of over 30% and to expand its market share to 35%, reinforcing its leadership in the electrical wire and cable industry and its commitment to delivering world-class quality products that provide maximum efficiency for a range of applications.
Yayoi Marks 18 Years in Thailand with New Teishoku Sets
Published on 04/03/2024
» Yayoi, a distinguished Japanese restaurant chain with a legacy spanning over 138 years and renowned for its Teishoku set menus, is marking its 18th anniversary in Thailand with a significant brand overhaul through a "Japanese food intimacy" strategy aimed at enhancing the dining experience for all its patrons.
Tech-Driven Solution Targets PM 2.5 Pollution Crisis
Published on 19/02/2024
» Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of the leading agri-food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), is leading a unified campaign with governmental bodies, business partners, and farmers to address the ongoing PM 2.5 dust challenge. This initiative encourages farmers to cease the practice of crop burning in preparation for the upcoming planting season as part of the "Partner to Green: Corn Suppliers Fighting Haze Alliance Project." The alliance employs Satellite Imaging Technology to significantly reduce, and ultimately aim to eradicate, burning practices in its corn supply chain. The company invites the Thai people to help monitor and report crop burning incidents via the "F.Farm" application, fostering a collaborative approach to mitigate environmental concerns.