Thailand Prime Minister Meets Huawei CEO to Promote Collaboration on Digital Transformation & Talent Development

 

H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, attended a virtual executive meeting with Mr. Ren Zhengfei, CEO of Huawei Technologies. Gen Prayut expressed appreciation for Huawei's continued support of Thailand's digital transformation and post-pandemic recovery, and his eagerness to further strengthen cooperation with Huawei to promote the Thailand 4.0 strategy and digital talent cultivation last November 25, 2021.

During the virtual meeting, Gen Prayut and Mr. Ren exchanged views on how to consolidate digital competitiveness and build a strong foundation for ICT talent in Thailand.

 

Gen Prayut also stressed the important role that advanced ICT technologies and digital innovation would play in supporting Thailand’s economic resilience and sustainability, stating that “Huawei has provided profound contributions to Thailand’s fight against the pandemic and digital transformation. I am deeply impressed by Huawei history and dedication culture. In the future, Thailand is eager to cooperating with Huawei in various areas, including digital economy, 5G smart hospital, cloud and computing, digital power, smart logistics and data center.”

Virtual Executive Meeting

Left: H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha; Right: Ren Zhengfei, CEO of Huawei Technologies

 

Mr. Ren expressed his gratitude for Thai government’s trust in Huawei and congratulated Thailand on its achievements in 5G rollout. He emphasized that “Huawei and Thailand have been working together to build a strong digital infrastructure foundation. In the future, we look forward to accelerating the integration of digital technologies in Thailand’s key industries, especially in port and airport scenarios.”

 

“We have strong belief in Thailand's successful digital transformation and talent development. Our local team will work closely with Thai customers and partners to serve the country’s social and economic development with technology solutions.” Ren said.

 

 

H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha

Towards Thailand’s digital blueprint to become the ASEAN digital hub, Huawei and Thailand have been closely cooperating in two key areas.

 

First, in line with the Thailand 4.0 strategy, Huawei has worked with its customers to accelerate Thailand’s digital transformation and ICT infrastructure innovation. Through the adoption of 5G, Cloud, and AI, Huawei and its industry partners are enabling Thailand's key sectors and creating exciting opportunities across multiple areas, including healthcare, education, transportation, e-government, and smart city, to bolster Thailand’s long-term socioeconomic development and digital ecosystem.

 

Among these actions, smart port and airports are important potential cooperation areas for Huawei and Thailand. Mr. Ren introduced the company’s best practices in Smart Port and Smart Airport Solutions in China, which builds automation capabilities based on all factors — people, vehicles, goods, enterprises, and places — to help build safe, efficient, and intelligent world-class ports and airports.

 

Ren Zhengfei, CEO of Huawei Technologies

Second, Gen Prayut and Mr. Ren also highlighted a commitment to cultivate upskilled and digital talent in Thailand. In order to drive Thailand’s digital transformation and long-term development, both men stressed that the public and private sector must work together to build an open, shared ICT talent ecosystem that benefits all.

 

Aiming to cultivate Thailand's local ICT talent and digital workforce, Huawei established the Huawei ASEAN Academy (Thailand) in 2019, which has trained over 41,000 ICT professionals and provided training to 1,300 small and medium-sized enterprises. Huawei has also signed MOUs with more than 20 Thai universities. With a digital world fast approaching, Huawei is determined to ensure that no one is left behind through digital inclusion initiatives that enhance the digital knowledge and employment prospects of vulnerable groups.

 

In March 2021, Huawei Thailand has been chosen for the Special Prime Minister Award as the “Digital International Corporation of the Year”. The award recognizes Huawei for its valuable support and outstanding contributions to Thai society and its efforts to support digital transformation. It is the only company to receive this 

Huawei PH: Bring Digital Skills to More Students Towards Building a Sustainable World

 With the Students joined the program with outstanding output, Huawei Philippines successfully held the 7^th Seeds for the Future program this year, made the program benefited over 200 students in the Philippines. The Undersecretary of DICT Arnold Ali Atienza, Undersecretary of DOST Renato Solidum, together with university heads and Seeds Alumni joined the Closing ceremony on Friday.

Undersecretary of DICT Arnold Ali Atienza, gave his remarks to the program, “I highly laud Huawei’s Seeds for the Future Program. The sincerity of Huawei’s intention to eliminate the digital divide cannot be more apparent and clearly manifested in ways other than by providing useful training programs to contribute to ICT talent development and provide the technical skills needed in the industry. As Huawei aptly puts it, the Seeds for the Future Program is their way of sharing their innovation and technology to hopefully support the requirements of the Philippine ICT Industry and nurture the development of the local ICT Talent ecosystem.”

“Congratulate you our dear scholars for having embarked on this grand adventure of personal and professional growth and we always cherish with fondness the memories of this journey and may you also never forget the excitement you felt when offered this proverbial seed and saw the boundless potential contained therein.” Undersecretary of DOST Renato Solidum shared his hopes to the students, “ I would like to express our deepest appreciation with our colleagues and friends at Huawei for helping us in our long term vision to provide world class, scientific, technological, and innovative solutions towards high productivity and better quality of Life", “Huawei’s commitment to developing skilled local ICT talents is laudable especially because how it bridges communication in between countries and cultures in a time we needed it most."

During this special time, as pointed out by the World Economic Forum, ICT made it “possible to create value – as seen in remote work, remote healthcare, and remote education – particularly from the perspective of inclusivity.” More opportunities will appear for further growth through ICT, as new technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT become more widely applied in the new world.

With the vision to bring digital to every person, home, organization for a fully connected and intelligent world. “This is the reason behind Seeds for the Future program,” Huawei Philippines Vice President Daniel Guo said during the closing ceremony of Seeds in the Future 2021, “It’s our great pleasure to offer more opportunities for ICT talents, to help students in the Philippines become better equipped, to take advantage of the opportunities in digital technology, and nurture the development of the country’s ICT ecosystem.”

Seeds for the Future program launched in 2015 here in the Philippines, has covered more than 200 filipino students in the past seven years. The ICT Academy started from 2018 in the country, has covered more than 50 Philippine universities, over 9600 students joined the course.

Besides, aiming at pave the way for more ICT talents, Huawei also signed MoU with DICT to offer Huawei Certification Courses in emerging technologies such as AI, Big Data, Cloud service etc, to help reach a bigger audience and promote digital learning, and widen the ICT Pipeline for sustained and inclusive growth.

Huawei Philippines will continuously to devote in education section, bring digital skills to more Filipinos towards building a sustainable world.

          

Huawei Philippines Launches Seeds For The Future 2021 for ICT Talents

 

Huawei Philippines launches 7th Seeds for the Future program, over 100 students in the Philippines joined the program this year. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Department, Chairman of Commission on Higher Education in the Philippines, Chancellor of University of the Philippines, Professors and students from 20 universities joined the opening ceremony last November 15.

Teodoro Locsin, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Department, gave a speech during the event, and said that, “As the world becomes more digital, Huawei has seen it fit not only to be business for profit but also to make the building of a better future its business. In 2008,It took this commitment to another level by launching its flagship CSR Program – Huawei Seeds for the Future. Now this Digital Spark has spread exponentially to make a difference in the lives of almost 9,000 beneficiaries worldwide.”

“Seeds for the Future aptly named as such has been spreading and cultivating ICT expertise across the global expanse. Its beneficiaries are able to acquire ICT Knowledge first hand while collectively building their network of ICT talents. I am glad that this program has reached the Philippines in 2015, more than 100 Filipinos have benefited from the program and are now making tangible contributions to our ICT industry. I extend my warmest congratulations to Huawei for the remarkable success of Seeds for the Future and to its new crop of talents. I have high hopes that this program will continue to soar higher to make a difference in the lives of many and to build a better future for us all. ” Secretary Locsin said.

“Huawei Philippines Seeds for the Future program became one of the most awaited event by our aspiring ICT experts. The 2021 program will not just stimulate the minds of our students but more importantly will give them the chance to share their learnings with their peers, which in the long run can evolve in more immersive, inclusive and robust ICT ecosystem.” De Vera, Chairman of Commission on Higher Education gave his remarks during the opening ceremony,” We are with you in your goal to achieve digital inclusion and promote prosperous tech industry by setting the standards for the rest to follow.”

“Huawei Philippines Seeds for the Future Program are important and timely for they introduce to our students new technologies like 5G, AI and Cloud computing to help them enhance their knowledge, capabilities and skills.” Fidel Nemenzo, Chancellor of University of the Philippines stated, “For you, young students, my hope is that you use the knowledge and skills from programs such as this to help solve some of our country’s problems. I challenge you to be the generation that will re-imagine and build a new world, one that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive.”

Information and communications technologies (ICT) have become the crucial growth engines for many different industries. The pandemic has also opened our eyes to the importance of ICT in all aspects of our lives, and digital transformation is necessary to ensure that we survive the challenges brought upon by Covid-19.

New ICT technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT will be widely applied in the next decade, they will become the cornerstone of the intelligent world in 2030. Countries with good ICT foundation will be more resilient and can easily respond to disruption, while talent will drive industries to go digital.

As an ICT leader, Huawei is committed to promoting ICT industry development in the Philippines.

Jay Chen, vice president of Huawei Asia Pacific Region, said that Huawei has announced to extend the digital talent cultivation initiatives even further. Over the next 5 years, Huawei has committed another $50 million USD to develop 500 thousand ICT talents in Asia Pacific, through several programs including Seeds for the Future. Huawei has been almost 20 years in the Philippines, through Seeds for the Future, and also as an enduring commitment to a sustainable world, we aim to bring digital skills to more people.

Seeds for the Future is Huawei's flagship global CSR program, aims to develop skilled, local ICT talent and bridge communication between countries and cultures. In the past 6 years, more than 100 deserving students from the Philippines took the journey with Huawei Seeds for the Future program. As the pandemic continues, the selected talents will experience an 8 days online training in this year.

“Power Up” with POCO M4 Pro 5G, the Best Performing Smartphone in its Class for Immersive Entertainment

 

POCO, a popular technology brand among the world’s young techies, today announced the global launch of POCO M4 Pro 5G, a mid-range entertainment monster for young mobile users. The phone will be available globally, including Western Europe and Southeast Asia.

 

POCO is a full entertainment powerhouse that runs your favorite shows smoothly on the latest and powerful flagship-level 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, and a smart choice that won’t break the bank. For youthful users drawn to cool and trendsetting devices, POCO M4 Pro 5G makes for a powerful video streaming and gaming system that levels up the immersive entertainment experience with a silky smooth 90Hz refresh rate display along with upgraded 33W pro fast charging that’ll power the phone throughout the day.

 

“M-series is undeniably the go-to phone for young smartphone users that seek the most value from their phones, and we’ve outdone their expectations with the latest POCO M4 Pro 5G,” said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global. “With a series of firsts for M-series, which includes a higher performance and 33W pro fast charging, POCO M4 Pro 5G is undoubtedly the best entertainment-ready phone that we’ve introduced in this series to-date.”

 

Power Up with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset

 

POCO M4 Pro 5G is the culmination of next-generation technology developed to deliver the best-in-class video watching and gaming experience, while offering more bang for the buck. The Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset is a class-leading octa-core processor that introduces a massive leap in performance than the previous generation, but also delivers unparalleled efficiency. Developed on a 6nm process, POCO M4 Pro 5G is inherently power-efficient. The battery lasts longer even when powering two impressive Cortex-A76 cores that run at 2.4GHz, six ARM Cortex-A55 efficiency cores running at 2.0GHz, and a contemporary ARM Mali-G57 MC2 graphics card at 1068MHz. So, POCO M4 Pro 5G delivers superior visuals that elevates any show or movie.

 

The phone also carries all the hallmarks of a flagship-rivaling device, including future proofed connectivity with an integrated 5G modem* and support for dual 5G standby, along with UFS 2.2 technology for faster sequential write speeds and superior multitasking capabilities.

 

Power Up with 33W Pro fast charging and long battery life

 

Seeing is believing – POCO M4 Pro 5G is the first M-series phone to feature blazing fast 33W Pro fast charging technology. Did we mention it’s a charging speed that’s at the top of its category? Fueled by a 33W in-box charger, the phone fully charges its large 5000mAh battery to 100% in only 59 minutes** – nearly half the time compared with the previous generation. Putting this into perspective, with just a 10-minute charge, users will get up to 2 hours*** of video streaming.

 

Power Up with an FHD+ Smart Display and Three Nostalgic Colors

 

The verdict is in. For an immersive entertainment device, POCO M4 Pro 5G offers more than meets the eye. Boasting both a 240Hz touch sampling rate, along with a 90Hz DynamicSwitch**** DotDisplay this phone doesn’t just excel with top-of-class smoothness. It exceeds expectations. Featuring a wide color gamut that supports DCI-P3, the FHD+ resolution enthralls with a highly detailed and crystal clear display. While POCO M4 Pro 5G is also smart, as its dynamic refresh rate auto-adapts to individual forms of entertainment, which extends the battery life. Videos play back at 60fps, movies at 25fps, while games can operate at either 60fps or 90fps. Combine the display with dual speakers and POCO M4 Pro 5G transforms into a portable theater that fits into any pocket and envelops your sight and ears. Gamers not only get this, but so much more. POCO’s X-axis linear motor offers a haptic touch-like response that vibrates in reaction to in-game actions.

 

POCO M-series has been a consistent breath of fresh air among a sea of look-alikes, and POCO M4 Pro 5G delivers with a nostalgic return of POCO’s signature, immersive design. Find comfort in a slim bezel, lightweight design of 195g, thin 8.75mm frame and redesigned side fingerprint sensor. But also select from three stylish colors. This includes a matte-finished POCO Yellow, Power Black or Cool Blue.

 

Power Up Shots with a 50MP Camera

 

To follow up on its series of firsts, POCO M4 Pro 5G is the first phone of M-series that features an impressive 50MP camera sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. But paired with a series of creative camera features like Night mode, Kaleidoscope, Slow motion and Time-lapse video, any footage or photo can be leveled up with clearer pictures and breathtaking landscape shots. Even selfies are made more memorable with Panorama selfies captured using its 16MP front camera. To put finishing touches on the final clip or shot, add a dash of style with Filters.

 

POCO M4 Pro 5G will come in three colors including POCO Yellow, Power Black, and Cool Blue and will also be available in three variants: 4GB+64GB, and 6GB+128GB.

 

The 4GB + 64GB and 6GB+128GB variants’ recommended retail price is at PHP 11,990 and PHP 12,990 respectively. The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be available starting November 11 for a flash sale price of PHP 10,990 for the 4GB + 64GB and PHP 11,990 for the 6GB+128GB variant via Shopee. 

 

More POCO deals on 11.11

 

POCO also announced exclusive promotions on select POCO devices that can be availed on its official Shopee and Lazada stores:

 

Product	SRP	Flash Sale Price
POCO X3 Pro (8+256GB)	PHP 15,990	PHP 12, 490
POCO X3 Pro (6+128GB)	PHP 12,990	PHP 9,490
POCO F3 (8+256GB)	PHP 20,990	PHP 17,990
POCO F3 (6+128GB)	PHP 17,990	PHP 13,490
POCO M3 Pro (6+128GB)	PHP 11,990	PHP 8,990
POCO M3 Pro (4+64GB)	PHP 9,990	PHP 7,490
POCO X3 GT (8+128GB)	PHP 15,990	PHP 13,990

 

 

For product photos refer to the link here: POCO M4 Pro 5G product photos.

For the product one-pager refer to the link here: POCO M4 Pro 5G one pager.

 

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*5G connectivity varies based on region availability and local operator support.

**Tested by internal labs based on moderate use. Actual results may vary.

***Tested by internal labs based on moderate use. Actual results may vary.

****DynamicSwitch: 50Hz/60Hz/90Hz