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Teibto tiptoes to the top

Aug 06. 2020Aphissada Demikul, Chief Executive Officer of Teibto

By The Nation

The Thai solution provider is upbeat about growth after winning two top awards from Oracle NetSuite

The only company in Asean to be recognised with two top awards from Oracle NetSuite, Thai solution provider, Teibto Co., Ltd. (https://teibto.com)  is predicting 40-per-cent growth this year, its CEO says.

Miss Aphissada Demikul, Chief Executive Officer of Teibto, says that the Covid-19 epidemic has had no impact on her company’s performance as Teibto focuses on providing cloud-based solutions to firms.

Buoyed by the latest top award from Oracle NetSuite, Aphissada is confident her company will achieve more than 40-per-cent growth due in part to the expansion of its market in Vietnam as well as to its increased investment in human resources and public relations.

The company, whose name in Thai means growth, was recognised this year with the Top Value Partner Award (ASEAN) FY20 by Oracle NetSuite for being the solution provider in ASEAN to have generated the biggest sales of Oracle NetSuite software in the region.

“We are the only solution provider in ASEAN to win this award. It’s really difficult to achieve this recognition because meeting the criteria is hard and the winner is also required to manage its sales to meet the sales target,” Aphissada says, adding that Teibto has been in the solution provider market for 12 years. 

Teibto is the first Thai solution provider to sell Oracle NetSuite and provide the service of Best First World Class Cloud ERP to businesses and companies.

The cloud services and solutions from Teibto meet the demands of businesses in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and e-Commerce services. It is the first web-based application to offer everything in a single, integrated and powerful solution. Additionally, Oracle NetSuite enables you to make better, faster decisions through real-time business intelligence. 

Services from Teibto can meet the needs of new-generation businessmen because they are cloud-based, allowing their businesses to expand fast, conveniently and efficiently, the CEO explains.

Teibto also received the Five Star Award 2020 from Oracle NetSuite early this year.

“We have won this award for two consecutive years and we are the only firm in Southeast Asia to have received it. These two awards are evidence that Teibto provides excellent management and services to our clients,” the CEO says.

Aphissada further explains that Teibto’s success can also be attributed to the firm’s successful implementation of solutions and after-sale services, which leverage clients’ confidence in the company.

While other companies have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis, the pandemic and the measures taken to contain it have had little impact on Teibto because the solution provider focuses on online services, allowing it to service its clients from anywhere.

And after the Covid-19 situation improves, Teibto will expand its services in Vietnam, where it started making inroads two years ago, Aphissada says.

“We have had good response in Vietnam and our business is growing there. The Vietnamese market has good prospects so many Thai businesses would like to invest there. They will be our targets,” Aphissada concludes.

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Huawei launches ICT training to build talent ecosystem in Asia

Aug 05. 2020Michael Macdonald, chief digital officer and executive consultant of Huawei Asia Pacific

By The Nation

Huawei Technologies has unveiled a new training programme to develop an ICT talent ecosystem it says will support sustainable digital transformation in Asia.

Hosted online yesterday, the Huawei Asia Pacific ICT Talent Forum 2020 was joined by over 2,000 participants, including industry experts and IT professors who discussed the need for a highly skilled ICT workforce to solve the region’s skills shortage.

The Huawei Asia Pacific ICT Certification Programme, announced at the event, is open to students and ICT practitioners who have joined or plan to join the Huawei Asia Pacific ICT Academy.

The programme runs from August 4 to November 30, 2020. Participants who pass the exams in the shortest time will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

With the emergence of cloud computing, big data, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, basic IT skills will no longer suffice, said Michael Macdonald, chief digital officer and executive consultant of Huawei Asia Pacific.

“As enterprises redefine their job requirements, this new ICT landscape will leave us with an estimated shortage of about 5 million professionals. We aim to globally develop 2 million ICT professionals over the next five years to match high demand for skilled workers. In 2020, we are going to build more than 200 Huawei ICT Academies and train 10,000 ICT certification in Asia Pacific region,” Macdonald announced.

Huawei said its talent ecosystem consists of three initiatives: the Huawei Certification, the Huawei Academy and the Huawei ICT Competition.

The Huawei Certification covers 100 certification exams and 22 technical fields, and has certified more than 260,000 ICT students and employees, including 19,000 in Asia Pacific, said the firm.

Launched in 2013, the Huawei ICT Academy has collaborated with 900 higher education institutions to offer ICT courses and training for over 45,000 students each year, with 103 ICT Academies in the Asia Pacific region.

Meanwhile the Huawei Competition “allows the students to get recognised and secure valuable employment at leading enterprises”, said Macdonald.

In Thailand, the ICT market is growing rapidly. The company announced it has been working with a dozen leading universities to establish the Huawei Academy in the country. Thailand’s first Huawei ICT Competition was held in 2018, attracting over 2,000 students from across the country. The three national winners were given the opportunity to represent the country at the Global Final in Shenzhen, China.

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Taiwan online platform to distribute 100,000 medical masks free to Thais

Aug 04. 2020

By The Nation

PChome Thai, a Taiwan online platform and the largest source of Taiwanese products in Thailand, said on Tuesay that it will give away 100,000 Taiwan-made medical-grade masks.

PChome said the programme aimed to show its support and concern for Thai people.

All Thais are welcome to register at PChome Thai website: (https://www.pchome.co.th/) to get free masks.

Wen-Hsiung Tsai, PChome Thailand’s managing director, said: “PChome Thai is deeply engaged in the local market. Taiwan’s success in epidemic prevention is witnessed by the world. As soon as the epidemic in Taiwan slowed down and the ban on the export of masks was lifted, we did our best to find high-quality Taiwan-made masks for Thai people, hoping to help them get through the epidemic and return to normal life as soon as possible. We are providing 100,000 medical-grade masks for Thai people free of charge.”

To get free masks, visit PChome Thai’s “Free Taiwan Masks – Taiwan Can Help” event page. All you need to do is register on PChome Thai website and request free masks (10 pieces per person) and pay less than Bt25 for shipping. For a chance to win a pair of AirPods Pro, share PChome Thai’s free masks offer page, Click on: https://www.pchome.co.th/epage/freemasktaiwancanhelp.html

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GSB launches second round of personal loans

Aug 04. 2020

By THE NATION

The Government Savings Bank (GSB) is now offering a second round of emergency loans for those who have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. The loan is capped at Bt50,000 per person. Applicants can register online at www.gsb.or.th from Tuesday (August 4) onwards.

To be eligible, candidates must hold a regular job and be able to provide a bank statement for the past three months or the latest salary slip. The loan is offered at a flat interest rate of 0.35 per cent per month for up to three years.

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BCPG set to take over solar power plant operator

Aug 03. 2020BCPG president Bundit Sapianchai

By The Nation

BCPG Pcl, a leader in the renewable energy business in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region, has signed an agreement with Eternity Power Pcl for the acquisition of 99.99 per cent shares in RPV Energy Co Ltd, an operator of four solar power plants in Thailand, with a total production capacity of 20 megawatts.

The four solar power plants, which have already started commercial operations, consist of a 5MW solar power project in Lopburi province, a 5MW solar power project in Prachin Buri province, and two solar power projects with a total production capacity of 10MW in Kanchanaburi province.

The revenue recognition for all projects is expected to be within this quarter.

“The acquisition is in line with BCPG’s five-year plan, which aims to expand into various types of renewable energy businesses and develop the existing green energy projects to achieve the company’s business performance goal,” BCPG president Bundit Sapianchai said.

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Minor Food adjusts strategy to boost revenue in second half

Jul 31. 2020

By The Nation

The Minor Food Group on Friday (July 31) unveiled its strategy to boost revenue in the second half of this year, which includes improving delivery services, launching new products, building kiosks for grab-and-go services, as well as developing a “cloud kitchen” or central kitchen to control cost and ensure freshness.

Meanwhile, 95 per cent of Minor Food restaurants in Thailand have reopened with all hygiene and safety measures in place.

Dillip Rajakarier, group CEO of Minor International (MINT) and acting CEO of Minor Food, said Minor Food is one of the largest restaurant companies in Asia with well-known brands like The Pizza Company, Swensen’s, Sizzler, The Coffee Club, Dairy Queen, Burger King and Bonchon under its belt. In total, Minor Food has more than 2,200 eateries in 26 countries, with 1,490 in Thailand alone.

In response to the “new normal” brought on by the Covid-19 outbreak, Minor Food has adjusted its organisational set up to focus on food delivery and takeaway services.

Though many restaurant brands are doing better after reopening than they did before the outbreak, the company continues focusing on driving sales across all its channels.

Prapat Siangchan, deputy chief operating officer for Minor Food, said the firm has improved its readiness for operations in the second half with the following:

• Upgraded delivery service: Minor Food will maintain its position as a top online food-ordering platform by upgrading the system to meet demands under the new normal, like allowing consumers to include a larger variety in a single order. In the second quarter of this year, the company has seen its delivery sales rise three times compared to all of last year.

• Developing new menus, innovative products: The company will use effective marketing channels and create new marketing campaigns to attract customers.

• Kiosk shops: These grab-and-go outlets will be located close to customers, such as office buildings and Skytrain stations. An example of such a shop is Sizzler To Go. The company is also encouraging stores to start providing grab-and-go services.

• “Cloud kitchen” or a new central kitchen: This concept will allow customers to have their food delivered faster and fresher within a 3-kilometre range. This will also allow diners to include food from different brands under the Minor Food banner.

Minor Food has also set up the “Business Beyond Covid” project, under which staff are being trained to always prioritise safety and hygiene when serving consumers.

It has also launched other food security campaigns such as “Zero Touch Delivery”, “Safety Seal” and “Easy Pick Up” and has ensured that all cleaning equipment and sanitising gel comes from ECOLAB and Diversey. These products are specifically designed for the food service industry, food processing, hospitality and health care, Prapat said.

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Thai Vietjet launches Bangkok-Khon Kaen service

Jul 30. 2020

By The Nation

Thai Vietjet passengers were treated to a “sky concert” on the carrier’s inaugural flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen today.

A full team of dancers joined cabin crew for a “Ying Lee” concert to celebrate the new service from Suvarnabhumi to the Northeast’s commercial hub. The airline is offering Bt5 tickets on the route (one-way, excluding taxes and fees) during the “five golden days” of August 1-5 at www.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air mobile app.

Meanwhile more bargains on all Thai Vietjet domestic flights are available from August 1 to September 30 (excluding public holidays).

The airline is also increasing destinations and frequency of flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

It currently operates eight flights per day to Phuket, three per day to Chiang Mai, and two daily to Chiang Rai, Udon Thani, Krabi, Hat Yai and Khon Kaen. The Hat Yai service will increase to three flights daily from August 15.

The airline will also open a Suvarnabhumi-Nakhon Si Thammarat service on August 6. Online check-in has been introduced for domestic passengers at Suvarnabhumi.

The new Bangkok- Khon Kaen flight takes 1 hour and 5 minutes and is the airline’s seventh service from Suvarnabhumi.

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PTT sets up charging station for electric cars in Bitec

Jul 30. 2020

By The Nation

PTT Plc has tied up with Charge Management to open a second electric vehicle charging station at Bitec Convention Centre on Bang Na-Trat Road to serve the growing market of electric vehicles in Thailand.

PTT’s first charging station was at True Digital Park on Sukhumvit 101.

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Line Man’s success attracts investment from top capital firm

Jul 30. 2020

By The Nation

Growth capital firm, BRV Capital Management, is planning to invest US$110 million (approximately Bt3.3 billion) in Line Man, a top “daily life assistant” delivery app in Thailand.

This is the first time that any branch of the Line Group has secured an investment of this size for one of its overseas services, which proves that Line Man’s success in Thailand has a large scope for future growth.

The investment comes at a time when Line Man is merging with Wongnai Media Co, a leading “restaurant review and discovery platform” in Thailand, which has been Line Man’s restaurant partner since 2016.

Wongnai has the largest restaurant database in Thailand with more than 400,000 restaurants nationwide. Line Man app users are also able to order food via the Wongnai database.

Line Man provides six services, namely food delivery, groceries, convenience store items and parcels, along with messenger and taxi-hailing services.

Now partnering with more than 100,000 restaurants, Line Man currently operates in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Ayutthaya, Chonburi and Chiang Mai, and plans to cover 15 more areas in Thailand soon.

“We’re excited to be working with BRV Capital Management, which has repeatedly shown it knows how to find and develop winners,” said Eunjung Lee, chief of Line Plus Corporation’s global business for Southeast Asia.

“Since its launch four years ago, Line Man has grown into the most popular delivery application for Thai people – and now, this investment will help take it to the next level.”

BRV is a growth capital firm that led early rounds in PayPal and Waze, and operates offices in South Korea, Japan, and China. Based on the firm’s experiences investing in companies in Silicon Valley and around the world, BRV said it decided to invest in Line Man because of its ongoing success in delivering innovative services in the Thai market, becoming a “daily assistant” for local users.

BRV Capital Management, an affiliated entity of US-based BlueRun Ventures, is an Asia-focused growth investment platform, with an active presence across Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo and California.

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AIS partners with Amata for smart industrial city

Jul 24. 2020AIS CEO Somchai Lertsutiwong, left, and AMATA Corporation’s Acting CEO Vikrom Kromadit at the signing ceremony.

By The Nation

Advanced Info Service (AIS) today signed a deal with industrial-estate developer Amata Corporation to roll out its 5G wireless broadband technology and facilities for hundreds of factories at Amata City Chonburi.

The move comes after the two companies formed the Amata Network joint venture in December 2016 for digital infrastructure at Amata City Chonburi.

AIS chief executive officer Somchai Lertsutiwong said: “Since 2016, AIS and Amata have been working closely together to bring the essential digital infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) innovation to support management, production, and utilities in Amata City Chonburi.”

AIS said it has now expanded collaboration with Amata to create “the perfect smart city” by using 5G intelligent technologies to boost more than 750 factories at the Chon Buri industrial estate. The move would lift production capability of Thai industry to a world-class level as well as developing solutions helpful for the production of modern smart cities, including management of resources, transportation, and security systems, it added.