Thailand boosts robotics industry
The Thai government will boost the development of the robotics industry, Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn has said. He noted that robotics is a crucial opportunity for Thailand to create startups of use in industry, building huge economic value for the country, which can be an incentive for investment from all over […]
5gct, Thai-sustainability tech startup sets stage for smart cities globally
5G Catalyst Technologies, also known as “5GCT” http://5gct.co, is an Urban Data Platform that aggregates, visualizes and analyzes city ecosystem data to create channels to drive impact- all in one single platform. 5GCT has helped make cities “smart” through working with city and municipality leaders to make sense of the existing city data to improve […]
Thailand offers mobile app treatments for COVID patients with mild symptoms
The NHSO has expanded its treatment services by providing telemedicine via the “Good Doctor Technology” and “MorDee” applications while patients under the universal health coverage program can sign up for either of these apps to receive online diagnoses and treatments from doctors. The Ministry of Public Health is offering online diagnoses and treatments via mobile […]
KFIN sets budget of B1bn for tech
Krungsri Finnovate (KFIN), a corporate venture capital (CVC) firm under Bank of Ayudhya, set a budget of 1 billion baht for digital technology investment, in line with the digital era. KFIN set up a fund named Finnoverse last month with a budget of 1 billion baht for investment in technology companies worldwide, both directly and […]
Thai Nguyen pushes IT creativity
Leveraging experience, resources, and widespread IT application across the board, the northern province of Thai Nguyen has been harvesting inspiring achievements amid its digital transformation. After more than 18 months of deploying Thai Nguyen Party Committee’s specific resolutions on digital transformation, the province has posted inspiring achievements in the areas of digital government, economy, and […]
KBank invests in technology to serve Thailand’s underbanked
KBank has announced a US$2.7 billion strategic program aimed at boosting access to banking services among Thailand’s unbanked and underbanked population. The program includes accelerated investments in technology, technology-related acquisitions, commercial partnerships, organizational development, as well as adopting other technology-driven methods to boost access to banking services among a broader range of the public. Kattiya […]
This cardiac care startup just landed $20M for virtual rehab services
Moving Analytics (Movn), a virtual at-home intervention program for high-risk cardiac patients, claims to be “the most clinically validated” cardiac rehabilitation program on the market. Though other online-based programs exist, others either address other international markets, like Heart2Heart, or work only with very specific current insurance partners, like Henry Ford Health. Moving Analytics founders and […]
Grab Thailand hosts its first GrabNEXT conference Bringing thought leaders and tech experts to shape a sustainable digital economy
Grab Thailand hosts its first semi-annual conference called “GrabNEXT” that aims to drive the use of technology for sustainable economic and social development in Thailand. Hosted at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, the event was presided over by the Minister of Labour Suchart Chomklin, as a guest of honor to address “Better Life for Riders.” […]
Biotech startup MiRXES weighs US$300 million Singapore IPO
MiRXES Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based biotechnology startup, is weighing an initial public offering in the city-state next year that could raise about US$300 million, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The company is in discussions with bankers about a potential offering that could value it at over US$1 billion, said the people, who […]
Differently-Abled Farmers Integrate Digital Technology, Aim To Set Example For Others
Hidden in Pathumthaini province just outside of Bangkok, 0.24 hectares of land adjacent to Seangsan temple has been turned into an urban vegetable farm managed by members of the Association of the Physically Handicapped of Pathumthani. ‘Farm Samart, Khon Sama’ consists of a large open greenhouse that sits at the back of the land. In […]