As the world’s most prominent mobile technology standards organisation, 3GPP was responsible for the development of some of the most popular mobile technologies in modern telecommunications, including GSM (2G), WCDMA (3G), LTE (4G) and NR (5G).

A long-term advocate for telecommunications technology standardisation, MediaTek is grafeful for the recognition and support the RAN2 Working Group has extended to the company. In his new role, Johansson will finalise Rel-16 and contribute to the standardisation work of future releases.

According to the 3GPP roadmap, the RAN2 Working Group will focus on developing L2/L3 protocols for Rel-17 next year, which is expected to enhance support for eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband). It will also include additional functionality that supports mMTC (Mass Machine Communication) and URLLC (Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications), two other major use cases of 5G, and enable new market opportunities in mobile broadband and emerging IoT applications.

Since 2009, MediaTek has been actively working in close collaboration with 3GPP to promote standardisation. Between the launch of 4G networks and now, MediaTek has quadrupled its number of published technical papers, amassing great expertise in core 5G technologies.

MediaTek’s long-term and extensive contribution to the industry is highly recognised by its counterparts. The company has hosted various technical meetings for 3GPP since 2015.

Prior to his current role within the working group, Johansson was vice chairman of 3GPP RAN2 in 2017.

Moving forward, MediaTek will continue to work with global telecommunications partners to drive the evolution of 5G and post-5G technologies.

Visy Packaging (Thailand) Ltd is Asia’s leading producer in food and processed fruit packaging from innovative materials and using advanced production technologies. Unique features of its products include high heat resistance, extended shelf life and recyclability that meet the needs of leading brands worldwide.

Roongrote Rangsiyopash, SCG’s president and chief executive officer, said that amid the challenges of fluctuating raw materials and energy costs and higher competition in the packaging business market, SCG is still able to capture opportunities in the growing packaging industry that continues to thrive in both Asean and other parts of the world.

SCG remains committed to its goal of building a long-term sustainable growth, said the president.

“Recently our packaging business completed an 80 per cent share acquisition in Visy Packaging (Thailand) Ltd from Visy Singapore Investments Pte Ltd, the current shareholder and a holding company within the Visy Group.

This transaction is valued at approximately Bt4.341 billion and will be processed via SCGP Rigid Plastics Co Ltd, a 100-per-cent owned subsidiary of the packaging business.

Visy Packaging (Thailand) Ltd is an advanced thermoformed food packaging producer from innovative materials. Its high quality cups, trays and jars carry unique features, such as high heat resistance, which also helps prolong product shelf life, as well as being light weight and recyclable.

It is also viewed as a safe option to substitute for conventional metal containers. These products are well accepted by global brands who seek high quality food packaging in a growing market such as Asean, which is the world’s hub for food and fruit production, he said.

“The acquisition of major shares in Visy Packaging (Thailand) Ltd will strengthen the packaging business of SCG, both in terms of revenue growth and competitiveness. It also reaffirms our positions as a global brand partner for sustainable packaging solutions,” Roongrote added.

As of June 30, 2019, Visy Packaging (Thailand) Limited had recorded revenue from sales of Bt1.77 billion, with a total of 100 employees and total assets of approximately Bt2.01 billion.

‘Whizdom Club’ offers services and amenities such as Whiz Café, Whiz Kid (a play zone), Whiz Den (a guru zone for mentorship), Whiz Around (a dream lab), Whiz Live (a training room hosting events and workshops), and Whiz Exchange (a shop with Whizdom merchandise).

“I extend my best wishes to the company in contributing to building an innovative ecosystem for the creative and collaborative growth of young professionals,” said Thailand’s ambassador to India, Chutintorn Gongsakdi, at the opening.

Ms Chulamas Jitpatima, Director of MQDC India Real Estate Private Limited, said the space would not only host creativity and ideas but also nurture and support its members for a better tomorrow.

“The aim of this innovative space will be to provide a co-working hub that will help corporations, rising entrepreneurs, aspiring students, and SMEs to meet their business and networking goals in an inspiring environment,” she said.

Before launching ‘Whizdom Club’ in India, Whizdom held a startup challenge and brand ambassador programme in India.

The Whizdom Innovation Challenge provided incubation support to startups and gave them a global platform. The ambassador programme selected 5 students from top colleges and universities to represent Whizdom Club India for a year.

Chawalit Tippawanich, president and CEO of Global Power Synergy Co Ltd (GPSC), said that the New Yangon Development Co Ltd (NYDC) of Myanmar has chosen PTT Group, comprising PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) and GPSC, to develop the electricity production system in New Yangon City, which borders Yangon.

“For the later steps, the PTT Group will further discuss the details and talk with GAIL (India), which won the contract for sourcing natural gas for the development of the New Yangon project. PTT will require the natural gas supplied by GAIL for the development of the project,” said Chawalit.

“It is too early to disclose details of the project as discussions between all parties are pending. The production of electricity must take into account the demand for electricity in the area, both in household and industrial sectors,” he added.

NYDC announced the development of New Yangon City project last year. The new area will be built on 20,000 acres of agricultural land on the opposite bank of the river from Yangon. It is expected that the New Yangon City project will create two million new jobs. The project is waiting for approval from the central government.

Chawalit said that in terms of investment in Myanmar, PTT Group is also following the progression of two possible projects. The first is the Gas to Power project with a capacity of 600 megawatts on which GPSC and PTTEP will collaborate to cater to the demand for electricity in Myanmar by using natural gas as its fuel. The supplied gas will come from Zawitka and M3 fields in Myanmar. A second project is currently under wraps.

“For GPSC’s total business plan in the next five years, we aim at having 5,500 megawatts in overall power production capacity, of which one-third will from conventional fuels, such as oil, gas, and coal. Another third will from alternative energy and one-third from the operational growth driven by parent company PTT, which will focus on expansion both domestically and within the Asean Economic Community,” he said.

Wain joined Thai Union in March 2011 as Commercial Director at John West, where he was a member of the executive team and helped drive John West’s branded commercial channels to a position of market leadership. In November 2017, he became a member of the Thai Union Europe leadership team when he was appointed General Manager, Chilled UK & Foodservice Europe.

Thai Union Group is a global seafood leader bringing high quality, healthy, tasty and innovative seafood products to customers across the world for more than 40 years.

Thai Union is today regarded as the world’s largest producer of shelf-stable tuna products with annual sales exceeding Bt133.3 billion and a global workforce of more than 47,000.