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Digital Economy and Society Ministry to retain key policies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has vowed to continue its eight core policies with a focus on curbing online fraud and creating a sustainable digital economy.
SIAM AI puts focus on advanced technology in Thailand
Business, Published on 10/09/2024
» SIAM AI has become the country's first Thai-owned Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP), marking a significant milestone in driving the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and shaping the country's technological future.
TRIUP FAIR 2024 to Showcase Thai Research Innovation
Published on 09/09/2024
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), in collaboration with nine funding management units and partners in the Science, Research, and Innovation (SRI) System, is teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Trade of Thailand to announce the “Thailand Research and Innovation Utilisation Promotion Fair 2024 - TRIUP FAIR 2024,” to be held from 24 to 26 September 2024 at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon. This event will serve as a one-stop service, marking a major collaboration between various agencies under five ministries: the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; the Ministry of Industry; the Ministry of Commerce; the Ministry of Public Health; and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, as well as intermediary organisations providing comprehensive services to the private sector. These services include research funding, investment loans, testing laboratories, standards certification units, business development units, marketing promotion units both domestically and internationally, and various public communication channels.
Kasikorn Business-Technology Group chairman believes AI could 'supercharge' the economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/09/2024
» As the working age population shrinks, artificial intelligence (AI) could be a catalyst to "supercharge" the Thai economy, says Ruangroj Poonpol, group chairman of Kasikorn Business-Technology Group (KBTG), an arm of Kasikornbank.
NIA targets startups for global expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/09/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the Board of Investment (BoI), and international partners to help local startups enter the global market through investment mechanisms and launching pads.
India needs big businesses to break through
News, Published on 02/09/2024
» At a time of growing doubts about China's economic prospects, India's rise has been attracting increasing attention, with some predicting that the country will become the developing world's next economic superstar. Whether you believe India can be the "next China", however, may depend on whether you subscribe more to "young" or "old" Schumpeterian logic.
Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay
Published on 29/08/2024
» JAKARTA: Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers staged a strike in several Indonesian cities on Thursday to protest against low pay, and called on the government to provide more protection against what they say are unfair practices by ride-sharing companies.
Google weighs large data centre in Vietnam, source says, in nation's first by US big tech
Published on 29/08/2024
» HANOI: Alphabet's Google is considering building a large data centre in Vietnam, a person briefed on the plans said, in what would be the first such investment by a big US technology company in the Southeast Asian nation.
IRPC Celebrates 1-Year Success of "Innovation ONE Fund"
Published on 29/08/2024
» Marking the 1st anniversary of the "Innovation ONE Fund" project, a press conference was held on August 14, 2024, with the participation of Mr. Kris Imsang, President and CEO, Mr. Pranarch Kosayanont, Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy Planning and Business Development at IRPC Public Co., Ltd., and Mr. Panutat Kiatananchai, Managing Director of Rakpasak Co., Ltd. Organised by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the event reaffirmed the project's success in enabling Thai SMEs and startups to compete globally. During the event, Mr. Pranarch and Mr. Panutat joined a discussion with entrepreneurs and VC partners to share insights on the successes and benefits of participating in the project. IRPC, as an innovation-driven supporter, and Rakpasak, a startup entrepreneur, provided valuable perspectives at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), meeting rooms 210-211.
UOB drives sustainable innovation in Thailand with GreenTech Accelerator Programme
Published on 26/08/2024
» UOB Thailand has unveiled UOB FinLab’s 2024 GreenTech Accelerator (GTA) programme, marking a significant step towards addressing pressing sustainability challenges. This initiative aims to empower GreenTech companies to pilot innovative solutions that create positive environmental impact.