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Myanmar CP Livestock donates 1 million surgical masks

Oct 31. 2020

By THE NATION

Myanmar CP Livestock Co Ltd has donated 1 million surgical masks to the Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sports to support frontline medical professionals in the effort to combat the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Uthai Tantipimolphan, vice chairman of Myanmar CP Livestock, presented 1 million medical-grade masks from CP Surgical Mask Factory in Thailand to Professor Zaw Than Htun, director-general, the Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and Sports, at a ceremony in Yangon.

“As Myanmar experiences the outbreak of the Covid-19, we would like to extend our support to the Myanmar government and Myanmar people, especially the frontline workers by contributing 1 million medical-grade surgical masks to Myanmar. The surgical masks were produced at our factory in Thailand,” remarked Uthai Tantipimolphan, vice chairman, Myanmar CP Livestock.

Uthai added that CP Group operates its business by adhering to the “Three-Benefit Principles”. The business should benefit not only the company, but also the country that the business operates in, and the communities and society as a whole. CP Group has been operating in Myanmar since 1996.

Professor Zaw Than said “Myanmar has recorded a growing number of Covid-19 cases. To effectively prevent and control the spread of the virus, we must cover our nose and mouth. Surgical masks are essential for the people and healthcare professionals to fight the pandemic. We would like to sincerely thank Charoen Pokphand Group for the donation of the masks and we will distribute the masks to the hospitals in need and to Myanmar people.”

Prior to the donation of the surgical masks, CP Group had provided financial support, eggs, chickens, lunch boxes, and processed food to the Myanmar government.

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CP donates one million surgical masks to help with Myanmar’s battle against Covid-19

Oct 30. 2020

By The Nation

Charoen Pokphand Group’s Myanmar CP Livestock has donated one million surgical masks to the Myanmar government to be distributed among frontline medical professionals in an effort to combat Covid-19.

The masks were presented to Prof Zaw Than Htun, director general of Myanmar’s Department of Medical Research, by Uthai Tantipimolphan, vice chairman of Myanmar CP Livestock in a ceremony at the Health and Sports Ministry in Yangon. The masks were produced by CP in Thailand. the CP Social Impact

“Thanks to support from Thailand’s Foreign Ministry, Charoen Pokphand Group and Myanmar CP Livestock have been able to extend a helping hand to Myanmar in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic,” Uthai said.

He added that CP Group has always adhered to the principle that business should not just benefit the company, but also benefit the country it operates in, communities and society.

CP Group has been operating in Myanmar since 1996 and for the past 24 years, it has not only created job opportunities for locals, but has also contributed to the national and economic development of Myanmar.

Thanking CP Group for the donation, Prof Zaw Than Htun said: “Surgical masks are essential for people and healthcare professionals to fight the pandemic and we will distribute the masks to the hospitals in need and to Myanmar people.”

The masks will be distributed by Health and Sports Ministry, office of Yangon’s chief minister and the Union Enterprise for Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Development.

Before this, CP Group had provided not just financial aid to the Myanmar government, but had also delivered food packages to the authorities for distribution.

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AEON to offer glittering promotions at Money Expo Chiang Mai 2020

Oct 30. 2020

By The Nation

AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) is offering exclusive deals and promotions at the Money Expo Chiang Mai 2020 next week. During the three-day event, customers can learn more about AEON products such as Your Cash loan, Cash Advance by AEON Credit Card, Plan for gold product purchases, Instant Member Card, Instant Credit Card (Big C, Gold, Classic Card), AEON Royal Orchid Plus Platinum Card, AEON membership card and more.

Customers who apply for financial services at the booth will get a chance to win a 64GB iPhone XS worth of Bt39,900, a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 128GB (Bt25,900), a 15.16-gram gold necklace (Bt20,000), a Valentino Rudy’s Tote Bag or Big C Gift Voucher and more.

Exclusively for gold purchases, AEON is offering a special zero interest rate for 10-month installments.

Money Expo Chiang Mai 2020 runs from November 6-8 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport. For more, visit www.aeon.co.th

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MoU signed between Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC)

Oct 21. 2020

Nepal Tourism Board ( NTB) and Nepal Airlines Corporation( NAC) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for exclusive Nepal promotion in the sectors NAC flies. The collaboration is expected to support the recovery of the ailing Nepalese tourism industry through various joint packages, B2B and B2C promotion and digital campaigns in coming days. As per the MoU, the two will join hands in partnership for international promotional programs abroad and in Nepal, familiarization trips, branding, digital promotion etc. CEO of NTB Dr. Dhananjay Regmi and NAC Managing Director Mr. Dim Prasad Poudel have signed together  the MoU on behalf of the respective organizations.

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Aspen Tech delivers new industrial AI solutions for ‘self-optimising plant’

Oct 29. 2020

By THE NATION

Aspen Technology says its new aspenONE V12 software embeds artificial intelligence across the portfolio and uses the cloud to deliver enterprise-wide analytics and insights for increased safety, sustainability and improved margins. The Nasdaq-listed tech firm hailed its latest industrial AI solution as a vital step towards the self-optimising plant.

AspenONE V12 solutions boast the first AI hybrid model purpose-built for the process industries and other capital-intensive industries. Aspen Hybrid Models capture data from assets across the enterprise, and then apply AI, engineering first principles and AspenTech’s domain expertise to deliver comprehensive, more accurate models at enterprise speed and scale, said the firm.

“The process industries and other capital-intensive industries are experiencing new levels of volatility in supply and demand, and the need to be agile in response to all market conditions requires a new approach to asset optimisation,” said Antonio Pietri, president and CEO of Aspen Technology. “In addition, they face higher expectations for efficiency and profitability, and increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets. This next generation of Industrial AI solutions will change how process industries work. The self-optimising plant represents the future of operational excellence, and we continue our commitment to innovate and deliver solutions that can accelerate our customers’ journey toward it.”

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Trade Dept partners with Huawei to offer tech courses for SMEs, Gen Z

Oct 29. 2020

By THE NATION

The New Economy Academy (NEA), under the Commerce Ministry’s International Trade Promotion Department, on Thursday signed a deal with Huawei Technologies (Thailand) to develop digital courses to boost the business sector.

Overseeing the signing was Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, who said the collaboration with Huawei would boost the ability of Thai SMEs and start-ups to compete in both the regional and global market.

“This MoU is our response to the ever-changing world. To stay ahead, Thailand must act fast to implement digital technology in all aspects of the country’s development. We want to bring benefits of technology to everyone, to help accelerate the economy.” Jurin added.

Said Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Technologies Thailand: This partnership with the Commerce Ministry is part of our longstanding mission to help the country achieve Thailand 4.0 through digital transformation. With our expertise in developing industry-leading technology courses that cover a complete range of ICT fields, we are confident that the knowledge and know-how we will impart can offer a competitive advantage for our course participants.”

Huawei will partner with the NEA to create tailor-made digital technology courses, starting with the “Empowering SMEs Through Digital Technology” English course for SMEs, start-ups, government agencies and private firms. It will also be open to the public, including Zoomers (Gen Z).

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PTT Group signs MoU on Project ONE

Oct 28. 2020

By THE NATION

PTT Group’s flagship businesses have signed a memorandum of understanding on Project One, aimed at boosting the company’s bargaining power in the global market.

Project One is considered a key strategy of PTT’s Downstream Petroleum Business Group to transform its international trading business toward an asset-backed trading model by synergising the expertise and diverse assets of each company. This will create added value for the PTT Group, leading to sustainable business growth and a strengthening of Thailand’s energy security and national competitiveness.

Overseeing the signing ceremony were Auttapol Rerkpiboon, president and chief executive officer of PTT, and Kris Imsang, chief operating officer of PTT Downstream Petroleum Business Group.

Co-signing the MoU were Wirat Uanarumit, chief executive officer and president of Thai Oil; Kongkrapan Intarajang, chief executive officer of PTT Global Chemical; Noppadol Pinsupa, president and chief executive officer of IRPC; Jiraphon Kawswat, president and chief executive officer of PTT Oil and Retail Business; and Disathat Panyarachun, senior executive vice president of PTT International Trading Business Unit.

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Thailand’s first global Esports summit kicks off online

Oct 28. 2020From left: Sripathum University lecturer Napon Kunanitisarn, Thailand Esports Federation president Santi Lohtong, Digital Economy Promotion Agency COO Chatchai Khunpitiluck, AIS managing director of new business Alistair David Johnston, Techsauce Media CEO & co-founder Oranuch Lerdsuwankij, and Sea Thailand director Sarut Vanichpun. 

By The Nation

Leading 5G operator AIS joined forces with Techsauce Media to host Thailand’s first accredited international Esports and games industry seminar on Wednesday (October 28).

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AIS to host Thailand’s first global Esports summit next week

No longer just entertainment, computer games and Esports are increasingly seen as a key driver of Thailand’s digital economy, accelerating development and bringing new jobs and professions.

To harness this power, the online AIS x Techsauce Esports Summit is packed with content – as well as international games developers, publishers, policymakers, educators, leading international brands, professional players, and entrepreneurs at the forefront of the industry. All are sharing their knowledge with investors, Thai game developers seeking global expansion, gamers and others.

Representatives from global companies such as Facebook, Nexon, PwC, Razer, and Twitch are giving insights on the business throughout the day.

Every session is being live-streamed through the Techsauce Thailand and AIS Esports Facebook pages or via the AIS Play application, with replays available for those who can’t make it today.

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CPF shareholders endorse Bt131bn China swine deal

Oct 28. 2020

By THE NATION

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF)’s shareholders have approved the Bt131-billion planned acquisition of a swine business in China, which will turn CPF into a global leader in the pig industry.

CPF said 99 per cent of minor shareholders approved the plan acquire its parent Chareon Pokphand Group’s Chinese swine business at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday.

Prasit Boondoungprasert, CEO of CPF, said that the acquisition marks a great opportunity to penetrate the Chinese swine market, the world’s largest.

CPF said it would expand its business by promoting modern disease-prevention measures to combat China’s outbreak of African Swine Fever.

CPF’s pig business currently covers seven countries – Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Russia and Canada.

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Mercedes-Benz appoints new CEO of Thai manufacturing

Oct 28. 2020Axel Bense 

By The Nation

Mercedes-Benz AG Germany has appointed Axel Bense as the new chief executive officer of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing (Thailand). He succeeds Andreas Lettner, who was appointed new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing (Russia), effective from October 1.

With this appointment, Bense is responsible for overseeing the assembly of Mercedes-Benz vehicles as well as producing auto parts that include lithium-ion batteries for the automaker’s electric vehicles at its Thai manufacturing facility.

Prior to his appointment, Bense was CEO of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing (Russia).