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NTCC Thailand launches new website We congratulate NTCC Thailand on their great new website. The brand new NTCC website contains a member directory and an event agenda. It allows online registration for all events. A special section allows members to post information about their company. Visitors to the NTCC website can view the news section, product launches, success stories, etc. The photo gallery is updated the day after an event takes place. The site enables you to read Commerce magazine online. Have a look at the new web address: www.ntccthailand.org Please note that in the process the email address has been changed as well: info@ntccthailand.org
NTCC Thailand posts CVs of Thai and Dutch Students and Graduates With the launch of the new website NTCC Thailand has also started to promote both Thai and Dutch students looking for internships or jobs with Dutch companies, both in the Netherlands and Thailand. Judging from the number of hits it seems to work very well. Please visit: http://ntccthailand.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=75:job-applications&Itemid=70&layout=default
Outcome on the NTCC Thailand crosscultural HRM survey On Wednesday June 24 Mr. Jean-François Cousin will present the outcome on the recently conducted survey amongst 120 companies and over 300 Thai and foreign respondents to collect tips on improving crosscultural teamwork. The results apply both to multinational companies as well as SMEs. The results will be for sale on a DVD. You can contact him through his website: www.1-2-win.net
Survey on investing in the region NTCC Thailand, in collaboration with their colleagues in Vietnam and Malaysia, is conducting a short survey on investing in Thailand and surrounding countries. The objective is to gain insight and be able to better promote the countries as investment destination for Dutch companies. Answering all questions will take less than five minutes of your time. We really count on your cooperation. Please click here to open the online questionnaire.
TSM Bio Energy, World Bank Sign Emission Reductions Purchase Agreement Thailand’s TSM Bio Energy Co. Ltd. and the World Bank on May 28th signed an agreement in support of a project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and produce renewable energy. Under the Emission Reductions Purchase Agreement (ERPA), the World Bank will purchase Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) in the amount of 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from the company during 2010 – 2013. The World Bank will purchase these credits on behalf of the Spanish Government, using capital from the $278.6 million Spanish Carbon Fund it manages. The emission reductions will be gained through better wastewater treatment at the TSM ethanol production plant in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. Full report at: http://www.worldbank.or.th/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/EASTASIAPACIFICEXT/THAILANDEXTN/0,,contentMDK:22193094~pagePK:1497618~piPK:217854~theSitePK:333296,00.html?cid=3001
Sapthip, World Bank Sign Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement Thailand’s effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy gets another boost from the World Bank, with the latest carbon finance agreement signed on June 5, 2009. The agreement is between the World Bank and Thailand’s Sapthip Co. Ltd., which produces ethanol fuel from cassava chips. Under the agreement, the Bank will purchase certified greenhouse gas emission reductions equivalent to 375,000 tons of carbon-dioxide. The reductions will result from improvements at Sapthip’s ethanol refinery in Lopburi province. The purchase agreement covers the period from 2010-2012. For a detailed report go to:
Water Export Day On June 26 Pricewaterhouse Coopers will host the Water Export Day at West-Gate Amsterdam. Topics are related to opportunities based on Dutch expertise in this field. Due to our knowledge, related exports have doubled in six years time only. Program and registration at:
Nyenrode starts Asian Professional Program in September Starting this September The China Institute of Nyenrode offers a special program for Asian Professionals that work or do research in the Netherlands. To prepare these talents to take key positions individuals of Asian nationality with about 4-10 years working experience are invited to register. More details under ‘Programs’ at:
http://www.nyenrode.nl/facultyandresearch/ECI/Pages/default.aspx (NCH members are entitled to 10% discount)
Blossoming Tulips @ Siam Paragon From May 1-3 the flower arrangements of Ajan Schep were on exhibition at Siam Paragon. The exhibition was organized by the Royal Netherlands Embassy in cooperation with KLM, Hilverda de Boer, Van den Berg Rozen en Chrysal.
Fenedex Export Training
On the Fenedex site the calendar for the new training program focussed on export documentation has been published. For more information and registration visit:
EVD information session 2g@there Coming June 30th the EVD hosts an information session at Crown Plaza Promenade Hotel in The Hague to explain the new applications of the ‘2g@there’ subsidy program for starting international entrepreneurs. For more information contact Annita Jainandan Jha at jainandan@evd.nl To register online (in Dutch): http://www.evd.nl/zoeken/showbouwsteen.asp?bstnum=243290&location=/evenementen/agenda/
Netherlands Embassy hosts Luncheon for Finance Minister Korn On Friday May 15th Ambassador Tjaco van den Hout hosted a press luncheon in the honour of Finance Minister Korn to illustrate the economic success and ongoing development of Dutch operations in Thailand. In the period 2006-2008 the Netherlands was the most important investor in Thailand and one of the major trade partners.
Dutch architect designs Thai buildings Henk Kooi from Groningen is working on a design for a country house in Kao Yai. This is his second Thai assignment; the first was for NTCC Bangkok Boardmember Lea Dingjans Ban Reng Kai project. His design could fool you; it breathes a true Thai atmosphere. Check http://www.signatuurarchitecten.nl/ (menu, click on ‘sociaal/cultureel’to see the Ban Reng Kai design).
Thailand Reunion The annual get-together for all former Thai expats that have returned to Belgium and the Netherlands will be held in Amsterdam on Sunday September 27th. For details, please contact Marianne Lokhorst at 023 – 5625166 or 0649409745
Tip to save on your calls to Thailand To save on your Thailand communication you can use 09001230071. Initial charge per call is 4.5 € cts and a rate of only 1 € ct per minute.
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