Dr. Sujint Thammasart, DVM, Chief Operating Officer, Aquaculture Business of CP Foods, said that 100% of by-product fishmeal supplies to CPV’s aquaculture business is now certified IFFO RS. Some of the fishmeal from Vietnam is also shipped to Thailand.

For by-catch fishmeal, CP Foods and CPV are currently taking part in pilot programmes of IFFO RS IP to develop a credible criteria for multi species fisheries in Thailand and Vietnam.

Moreover, CPV is engaging with local fishmeal producers to encourage them to join IFFO RS IP. The programme aims at guiding the suppliers with high potential to apply IFFO RS standard toward sustainable practices.

In order to aid them through the application, CPV has encouraged its fishmeal suppliers to apply a sustainable sourcing policy and guidelines. The policy was launched for its partners in Bangkok and extended to Vietnam in late 2017.

“CPV, as CP Foods’ manufacturing arms in Vietnam and a member of the Vung Tau (Vietnam) Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), has encouraged our partners to apply for our sourcing policy, which is designed to improve their working process and traceability.” he said.

He also noted that the IFFO RS IP programme is the first step for the fishmeal factories in Vietnam towards global recognition.

“Joining the improver programme from IFFO that is the leading marine ingredients organisation, will enhance competitiveness of our suppliers. Their products will be globally recognised,” Sujint said “It will also ensure our clients, as well as consumers across the world, that our products are made from responsible and slavery-free sources.”

Besides IFFO standards, four of the company’s aquaculture farms in Vietnam have received the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certification, an international certification standard on sustainable seafood production. The remaining farms are preparing to apply for the certificate.

Also, CPV is working on a digital traceability system in the shrimp business, which will enable the company to track its fishmeal supply back to the fishing boat.

In Thailand, CP Foods reported 100 per cent of fishmeal used in Thailand’s operations are sourced from the by-products fishmeal which is traceable and sourced from IFFO RS or the IFFO RS IP certified facilities and in accordance with CP Foods’ Fishmeal Sourcing Restrictions.

Additionally, the by-product fishmeal must not include species at risk from extinction as defined by the World Conservation Union: IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and be traceable by a third party.

They’re launching a full-spec gaming PC and tower cases that are officially certified and licensed by PUBG.

The limited edition is scheduled for release on July 9 along with free giveaways – a PUBG Steam Key (the code to activate PUBG on Steam) worth Bt559, PUBG Lite Neon Punk Parachute and Neo Punk Mask worth Bt1,060, and PUBG collector’s shirts and caps matching the case models.

“Today’s buyers of gaming computers demand high-speed processing and high-quality hardware combined with quality design,” noted Chukkrit Watcharasaksilp, chief product sales and marketing officer at Advice IT Infinite.

“Advice continually strives to develop high-performance gaming PC sets with unique tower cases that gamers want. Now we have paired powerful processing speeds with high-end spec components to support the needs of PUBG gamers, from beginners to pros.”

The PC cases come in three distinct styles based on iconic items in the game – Camo, Victory Gold and Off-road Buggy.

Kumamon was designed to always have a smiley face to welcome and give happiness to visitors on behalf of Kumamoto prefecture. His red cheek represents Kumamoto because this prefecture used to be called “land of fire” as it has the active volcano, Mount Aso.

Boonkiet Chokwatana, chairman of ICC International, importer and distributor of more than 200 leading brands, decided to sign the contract as Master Licensee of Kumamon character rights in Thailand; under nurture of Viritpol Chaithavornsathien, Vice President, ICC Internaltional PLC, to monitor usage of Kumamon character, both when being used on products and media; with Takahiro Noda, President of ADK Emotions Inc, Licensor of Kumamon character rights globally.

Shiro Sadoshima, Japanese ambassador to Thailand; Ikuo Kabashima, governor of Kumamoto Prefecture and Boonsithi Chokwatana, chairman of Saha, attended the Bitec event.

Present in the ceremony were Vichai Kulsomphob – President of Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Plc, Kovit Kantapasara – Chief Executive Officer of GE Thailand, Somboon Lertsuwannaroj – Managing Director of Impact Solar Ltd and Paradai Suebma – Director of Impact Electrons Ltd.

“With the advancement of digital technology in energy exchange and management, the development of the platform to a smarter energy grid become possible more than ever and the opportunities are limitless. Saha Group is delighted to collaborate with our preferred partners GE, Impact Solar and Impact Electrons to transform our Saha Industrial Park to a smart and efficient platform.” said Vichai Kulsomphob of Inter-Holding Plc.

The rating reflects EGAT’s critical role as a state-owned enterprise (SOE) responsible for electricity generation for Thailand, its dominant position as the country’s largest power generator as well as the sole owner of power transmission throughout Thailand.

The rating also takes into consideration its solid financial profile, and strong support received from the government.

The rating reflects Ratch’s position as the largest private power producer in Thailand.

The rating also takes into consideration the fact that the majority of its power purchase agreements (PPA) are with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT, rated “AAA” by TRIS Rating) with high predictable cash flows, and the strong relationship between Ratch and EGAT. The rating also takes into consideration Ratch’s conservative financial policy and strong financial position during its growth period.