Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (centre) takes a photo with ministers and key partners of MHESI Fair’s partners from both public and private sectors, including Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Miss Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and Mr. Permsuk Sajjapiwat, Permanent Secretary to Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, together with Mr. Edison Xu, Board Director of Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd (standing 9th from right).
Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd has teamed up with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) to boost digital knowledge and foster high-quality digital talents in Thailand. This collaboration is set to elevate the nation’s digital prowess and align with its vision of becoming the digital economy hub of ASEAN.
Presently, the collaboration between Huawei and MHESI is in full swing. Various agencies under the ministry, such as the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency, are working together with Huawei to enhance human resources through myriad projects. A shining example of this partnership is the establishment of the Huawei ASEAN Academy (Thailand), designed to jointly develop personnel skilled in Cloud and AI.
The Huawei ASEAN Academy (Thailand) platform has already contributed to the development of over 96,000 local talents in Thailand, ranging from ICT professionals to solar engineers and rural students. As Thailand advances towards a more digital and intelligent era, Huawei aims to train a total of 100,000 talents by 2025. Key programs include CEO leadership training, Cloud AI developer training, and green engineer training.
Aligned with the government’s policy, Huawei ASEAN Academy (Thailand) has been tailored to meet the diverse requirements of Thailand’s digital transformation in four key areas:
- Business School: Focused on cultivating leaders and strategists for Thailand. Huawei is currently working with more than 10 government agencies and enterprise executives on training for 5G, Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity.
- Technical School: Dedicated to developing advanced creators and future innovators. This includes University ICT competitions offering scholarship awards exceeding 1 million THB, the “Seeds for Future” program, a 20,000 Cloud Developer Program, and Startup Incubation initiatives.
- Engineer School: Concentrated on practitioners and vocational training. Huawei collaborates closely with the Ministry of Labor and Thailand Professional Qualification Institute to train 5G engineers and green engineers, ensuring the local workforce is equipped with cutting-edge skills.
- Digital Inclusion: With flagship CSR initiatives like the “Digital Bus,” “Tech4All,” and “Women in Tech,” aiming to make digital knowledge accessible to disadvantaged groups. Since its launch in 2022, the Huawei Digital Bus has traveled to 14 provinces in Thailand, providing telecommunications and children’s online protection training to remote communities.
The year 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Huawei’s establishment in Thailand, driven by the mission of “Grow in Thailand, Contribute to Thailand.” Among the prominent technologies, innovations, and applications, digital talent stands out as a strategic investment focus of Huawei. This milestone highlights Huawei’s dedication to fostering a talent ecosystem that optimizes and nurtures digital talents, in partnership with organizations like MHESI, ensuring Thailand’s ongoing progress and competitiveness in the digital economy.
Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is currently showcasing its digital innovations at the MHESI Fair: SCI POWER FOR FUTURE THAILAND, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, until July 28, 2024.
This partnership sounds promising! Training locals in AI and Cloud is exactly what Thailand needs to advance in the digital era.
Absolutely! But I wonder if they will focus enough on rural areas or if this will just benefit those already in tech hubs.
Good point. The Digital Bus initiative seems to address that concern, but it needs to be expanded to make a significant impact.
Exactly. Rural digital literacy is crucial for holistic development. Without it, the digital divide will only widen.
Why is Huawei always involved in these national projects? Aren’t there concerns about security and data privacy?
Huawei has proven its capabilities in technology. As long as there are strict guidelines and oversight, this could be beneficial.
This isn’t just about tech. It’s about geopolitics too. Thailand needs to tread carefully.
I agree. Let’s hope the government keeps a close eye on things. Digital sovereignty is crucial.
It’s great to see public and private sectors collaborating. This is the future of education.
Yes, but let’s also make sure there’s a balance. We don’t want corporations to overly influence educational content.
Agreed. A balanced approach is necessary for true progress.
As an expat living in Thailand, I’ve seen a lot of these initiatives come and go. I hope this one has lasting impact.
Focus on AI and Cloud skills is crucial. But what about cybersecurity skills? It’s a big concern in today’s digital world.
I think cybersecurity is part of the training. It’s mentioned that they’re working with enterprise executives on cybersecurity.
Good to know. Still, we need to ensure that cybersecurity training is robust and ongoing.
The initiative to include disadvantaged groups in digital literacy projects is commendable. Education should be for everyone.
This initiative will mainly benefit big businesses. The real challenge is uplifting small-scale enterprises and communities.
That’s a valid concern. We need to ensure benefits trickle down to all levels of society.
Programs like Startup Incubation might help with that, supporting local innovation and small businesses.
Huawei training tech professionals is good, but let’s not forget we need holistic education—creativity is equally important.
Thailand aiming to be the digital hub of ASEAN is ambitious but achievable with such collaborations.
Ambitious indeed, but we need more than just training programs. Infrastructure and innovation ecosystems are key too.
Absolutely. A holistic approach is essential to truly become a digital hub.
There’s a lot of talk about digital talent, but what about job placement? Will there be enough jobs for all these trained individuals?
That’s a crucial point. Workforce development needs to align closely with job market needs to avoid oversaturation.
Creating more tech jobs should be part of the strategy. It can’t just end at training.
As someone working in the STEM field, I can say more trained professionals will definitely help in advancing our projects efficiently.
The collaboration is a step in the right direction, but it should include constant evaluation and updated curricula to keep up with fast-changing tech trends.
Can’t wait to see how the 25th anniversary celebrations pan out. This milestone should reflect real progress, not just numbers.
Every time a new partnership is announced, I’m skeptical. Will this just end up being a PR stunt? Only time will tell.