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06 | SPOTLIGHT ON PIM PIM launches Robotics and Automation Engineering Program PIM founder delivers special talk on strategy Student-Centric Training for PIM’s Faculty of Education and PIM Demonstration School 08 | DIPLOMATIC CONNECTIONS Embassy of Canada

Embassy of Nigeria

Embassy of Finland

Embassy of Ireland

Embassy of Czech Republic 12 | FEATURED VISITORS Southwest University, China

Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland

University of Basel, Switzerland

Seneca College, Canada

Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Iwate University, Japan

Shanghai University, China

Highline College, United States

Jonkoping University, Sweden

FPT University, Vietnam

University of Boras, Sweden

Yangon University of Economics, Myanmar

IMI Switzerland 22 | STUDENT MOBILITY Busan University of Foreign Studies, Korea

Mumbai University, India

24 | CORPORATE CONNECTIONS Otto Group, Germany

Eleven Chinese Entrepreneurs

CP Food

KJS Enterprise and Warsi Aquatech, Bangladesh

Huawei Technologies, China

ABOUT GLOBAL CONNECT NEWSLETTER Panyapiwat Institute of Management’s (PIM) GLOBAL CONNECT newsletter is published every three months to provide updates on the Institute’s international academic collaboration, student exchanges, and networking activities to PIM’s partners and friends. This issue takes note of some of the strategic activities held from 1 January to 16 March 2017.

Editorial Team Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Ms. Kim E. Kiatiwongse, and Mr. Supamongkol Limsuvech, Miss Sorn Manawanitcharoen Designer Mr. Eakapob Sookthong For inquiries and feedback, please contact: kimkia@pim.ac.th

Over the years, we have seen growth in the number of students from 500 to now over 14,000. This achievement ignites PIM to strive even harder to attract and develop hard-working, resourceful, and virtuous leaders.

Today the majority of the programs are developed according to industry demands. PIM works closely with partners to ensure relevance to current and forecasted market trends, to better serve society and the needs of the future.

Korsak Chairasmisak Chairman of the Executive Committee, CP ALL Founder, Panyapiwat Institute of Management 9 March 2017

PIM’s Ten Year Path to Become ASEAN’s Leading Corporate University

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On 9 March 2007, PIM was founded initially as Panyapiwat Institute of Technology. The Faculty of Business Administration began offering a bachelor degree in Business Administration with three majors: modern trade management, food business management, and logistics management; and a p o s t - g ra d u a t e masters degree, within the same field.

PIM started offering Chinese programs at the master level and established the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

PIT was formerly changed to Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM).

The Faculty of Business Administration begins administering bachelor degree programs through distance learning centers located in strategic cities throughout country.

The Faculty of Communication Arts was established while PIM’s first international work and study internship program was delivered in Osaka, Japan for business administration students.

PIM’s Roadmap was launched, announcing the Institute’s intent to be Thailand’s first corporate university. The Faculty of Management Sciences was established and was the first year that Business Chinese students spend internships in SouthWe s t U n i ve r s i ty , China under the 1+1+2 initiative.

2013 The Faculty of Innovative Agricultural Management (IAM) and the International College (IC) were established.

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The 16-floor, energy efficient building, CP ALL Academy, was inaugurated and the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Food Business Management commenced operation. In 2014, 12 distance learning centers accepted students nationwide.

PIM’s first international bachelor degree program in international Modern Trade business Management (iMTM) b e g a n a cc e p t i n g students while PIM becomes host to the Netherlands’ Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Stenden Thailand, from where the Grand Tour is administered. International students from 18 countries make their home in PIM.

2015 The Faculty of Agro-Industry (AGI) was launched, under the auspices of ex p e r t s f ro m C P Food. An investment worth 40 million THB allowed the Institute to open the PIM Aviation Training Center (PIM Air).

2017 Early 2017 marked the launch of two much anticipated programs in Logistics and Transportation, Management and Robotics and Automation Engineering and the first day of classes for students enrolled in PIM Demonstration School (Satit PIM).

10 Years Old, 100 Years Strong

Ten years ago, CP made two pivotal decisions : The first is the decision to funnel the CP group’s100 year accumulation of industry experience to better use; and the second is to develop quality and qualified people to join Thailand’s workforce.

The combination of these two decisions is what has made Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) what it is today. PIM’s study model is the product of careful planning to incorporate classroom theories and real-work experience to equip our students with job-ready competencies.

PIM’s tenth year is characterized by three elements; expansive

growth, diversified development, and qualitative accomplishments.

Qualitative Accomplishments

Diversified Development

An unprecedented increase, close to a twenty-fold increase, indicates PIM’s student body growth in numbers. Today, PIM is home to international students from 18 countries, offers 30 programs within 10 faculties, and hosts two colleges that deliver programs in English and Chinese. One of this year’s key achievements is the establishment of PIM Demonstration School (Satit PIM), a secondary level school under PIM’s Faculty of Education. PIM’s linkages and network now span the world, with over 500 partners within the academic and business sectors.

Programs at PIM are developed by working closely with industry partners, tailor making every course to ensure its relevance to the Institute’s goal to prepare graduates who are job-ready.

Over the years, an array of programs across many disciplines have been redefined and are now offered as options for enrolment; such as robotics and automation engineering, aviation business management, business administration, several language programs, hotel and tourism, and agro industry .

Comparatively a young institution, PIM acknowledges that the road to recognition comes with many challenges. This is why the Institute pushes forward relentlessly, guided by CP, to continue to be one of the world’s leading corporate universities.

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Expansive Growth

Represented by excellence in business management and the academic achievements of the Institute’s faculty, students, and alumni, PIM has amassed a number of accolades and awards. A recent international competition in Seoul, South Korea, proved a group of PIM students - hailing from different programs - triumphant, by bringing back the platinum prize. Ninety-eight percent of PIM alumni are employed, with more than half receiving job offers upon graduation.

SPOTLIGHT ON PIM

PIM launches Robotics and Automation Engineering Program 16 March 2017 PIM responds to Thailand 4.0, the national policy to transform the country into a value-based economy and move towards an innovation-driven economy, by launching the Robotics and Automation Engineering Program on 16 March 2017.

Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul (PIM) and Dr. Pansak Siriruchatapong (MDES)

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Guests of Honor, Dr. Pansak Siriruchatapong, Vice Minister for Digital Economy and Society, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, MDES (center) and Dr. Kattiya Kraikarn, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (fifth from left) with PIM Faculty of Engineering led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pisit Charnkeitkong (fourth from right) and Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, PIM’s Vice President for Academic Affairs

PIM’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, welcomed the audience noting that opening a program on robotics matches with Thailand 4.0. PIM’s primary robotics expert, Dr. Tunyawat Somjaitaweeporn summarized the importance of the program by saying that “the robotics career path is so

Samples of robots available in the market today

promising since the labor market has an urgent demand for employees with robotics knowledge and skills. PIM’s Robotics and Automation Engineering students will definitely have job security because robotics science has never been more in line with Thai government’s policy than today.”

PIM Founder delivers special talk on strategy 18 February 2017 PIM founder and CP ALL Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak delivered his annual special session on business strategy formulation, highlighted by the abstract strategy game invented in ancient China, named “Go”. The class was comprised of 30 students from 11 different countries.

Mr. Korsak introduced four valuable strategies of the “Go” game on how to: expand territory, 2) protect assets, 3) implement defense techniques, and 4)

determine when to attack. He explained that the game “Go” mimics real life; wherein life, people have many battles to fight and are given limited resources and may need to consider current obligations.

“With the right strategy, knowledge, and teamwork; anyone can easily survive the battlefield of both life and game. Go is not about winning the battle, but rather surviving the war. If you want to win, you also need to lose in order to learn how to win and survive on the battlefield”, he summarized.

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Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak, Chairman of Executive Committee (center) with the faculty members and students of PIM’s international master’s in business administration (iMBA) program

Student-Centric Training for PIM’s Faculty of Education and PIM Demonstration School 6 – 17 February 2017 Thirty-five educators from PIM’s Faculty of Education and PIM Demonstration School participated in a two-week intensive training course on student-centric training in preparation for the upcoming grand opening of the Institute’s latest endeavor in basic education in February 2017. The selected training provider was EduCluster Finland, a subsidiary of the University of Jyväskylä, a university widely renowned for its excellence in teacher education.

PIM faculty engages with Finnish education experts

DIPLOMATIC CONNECTIONS

Embassy of Canada and Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (TCCC) 2 February 2017

Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak (fifth from right) welcomes the Canadian delegation led by H.E. Donica Pottie (sixth from right)

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President Assoc Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan welcomed the delegation, introducing PIM as a third alternative, Thailand’s corporate university. He noted that PIM tries to link with corporate alliances and bring experiences and knowledge back to the classroom, a functional 2-way educational system that incorporates academics with business.

H.E. Donica Pottie expressed her appreciation for CP ALL’s vision, adding that the existence of PIM demonstrates the company’s commitment and understanding of contributing to the knowledge base of staff. She said that focusing on competencies rather than exam results is commendable. She was grateful for CP’s participation in One Young World in Canada, sending participants exemplified

how PIM is interested in developing talent and incubating innovation.

Dr. Netithorn Praditsarn, Vice President, Group Communication, Office of Chairman, Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. shared that PIM’s programs match with the direction of the country, anticipating the needs of the future and directly contributing to synergizing the economy. This is what is behind the CP Group holistic thinking for Thailand and the world, he said. Ms. Yvonne Chin, Commercial Counsellor mentioned that she is impressed with what PIM has accomplished so far and would like to learn from PIM and get a sense of what the mission can do collaboratively with the Institute.

PIM leaders led by President Assoc Prof. Sompop Manarungsan (front, center) discuss similarities with Canadian coop education with the PIM education model

Embassy of Finland 18 January 2017

L-R: Ms. Susanna Eltvik, Education Advisor; H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven, Ambassador of Finland to Thailand; and H.E. Marianne Husko, Finnish Ambassador for Global Education Export with PIM’s Mr. Phornvit Phatcharintanakul

PIM Air

Science laboratory at PIM

PIM Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mr. Phornvit Phatcharintanakul welcomed the Finnish delegation led by H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven. H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven thanked the team for arranging a wonderful program and expressed for eagerness for a fruitful afternoon. H.E. Marianne Huusko, the first Finnish Ambassador for Global Education export, provided information about the latest developments in Finnish education. H.E Satu expressed interest in PIM’s activities in China and lauded the English

programs that the Institute is planning to launch next year. H.E. Marianne said that it was her first time in Southeast Asia, and was able to see concrete educational systems in place in this region. She is keen to build on the best practices in Thailand and is very interested in PIM’s education models; commended PIM for selecting EduCluster Finland, an institution known for its strength in teacher training.

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Embassy of the Czech Republic 4 January 2017 The CP ALL and PIM team called on the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok and thanked Mr. Jan Spiler, Head of Economic Section for his kind referral of potential partners including Mias School of Business, Czech Technical University (CTU). CTU has reached out to offer academic student exchange partnership, together with summer school opportunities for PIM students. Discussion points included CP ALL’s involvement in Siam Makro, the mission’s presence in Thailand and CLMV, and PIM’s activities in Myanmar including the Institute’s RetailPreneur program customized specifically for Myanma entrepreneurs.

CP ALL and PIM team with Ms. Dagmar Minaifikovgi, Deputy Head of Mission (fourth from left) and Mr. Jan Spiler, Head of Economic Section (third from left)

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Embassy of Nigeria 9 March 2017

Mr. Kabiru Bala, Chargé d’affaires with Mr. Saruj Pongpairoj of CP ALL

Officials from the Embassy of Nigeria with PIM and CP ALL representatives

PIM welcomed the delegation from the Embassy of Nigeria led by Mr. Kabiru Bala, Chargé d’affaires.

He was accompanied by Mr. Yusuf O. Suleiman, Counsellor and Mr. Irmiya J. Jelison, Finance Attaché. The ministry expressed their willingness

to assist CP ALL and PIM should the organization decide to invest in Nigeria in the future. In response, PIM extended an invitation for nominees from the embassy for further study at PIM under the international programs in management in both bachelor and graduate programs.

Embassy of Ireland 13 January 2017

PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan (center) with guests from the Embassy of Ireland in Bangkok, Ms. Jennifer Bourke, Deputy Head of Mission (seventh from right); Education Ireland (Enterprise Ireland) representatives, Mr. Terry McParland (sixth from left) and Mr. Cormac Kavanagh (sixth from right); and Mr. Seamus McHugh (fifth from left) of Study Ireland (Thailand’s Irish Education Agency) and Ms. Pranee Thangpitakpaisal, Managing Director, Further Education Co., Ltd (fifth from right)

The guests from the Embassy of Ireland, Education Ireland (Enterprise Ireland), and Study Ireland (Thailand’s Irish Education Agency) were accompanied by the Managing Director of Further Education Co., Ltd., Ms. Pranee Thangpitakpaisal.

After an overview of CP ALL, PIM, and PIM Demonstration School, Mr. Terry McParland of Education Ireland (Enterprise Ireland) mentioned that he once met CP ALL Chairman of the Executive Board, Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak, 10 years ago who had shared his plan of establishing PIM and the work-study education model he was developing at that time.

Mr. Cormac Kavanagh, also from Education Ireland (Enterprise Ireland) showed his interest in the meth-

od of Dermatoglyphics, the scientific study of fingerprint, which will be used to identify students’ characters and their most suitable career paths.

Mr. Terry shared several interesting points noting that Ireland has an exceptional education collaboration with Malaysia by currently hosting approximately 2,000 Malaysian students annually. He added that tuition fees and living expenses are lower compared to education in England while all Irish universities are ranked in the top 5% across the globe. The Irish government also plans to extend the length of stay back period for foreign graduates to work legally in Ireland after completion of their study.

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FEATURED VISITORS

Southwest University, China joins forces with PIM to elevate current academic collaboration A delegation from Southwest University (SWU) led by Mr. Liu Meng, Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice Dean of International College, together with key members from the college, revisited PIM to discuss for further collaboration on 17 January 2017.

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Southwest University’s Mr. Liu Meng (fifth from left) with PIM faculty and staff led by Ms. Tipawan Apiwanworarat, Dean, Liberal Arts (sixth from left)

A plan to establish collaborative international programs between two parties was the highlight of the talk. Additionally, the memorandum of understanding between the institutes was reviewed

including improvements in accommodation support for exchange students and a possibility of an extension of the official partnership.

University of Basel, Switzerland discuss collaboration Prof. Dr. Bianka Lichtenberger, Head of Advanced Studies, University Basel, Switzerland visited PIM to meet with the leadership team about future collaboration on 10 January 2017.

Prof. Bianka Lichtenberger meets with faculty

At the Royal Thai Umbrella Rice

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PIM’s Mr. Siam Choksawangwong (sixth from left) welcomes Prof. Dr. Bianka Lichtenberger (seventh from right)

Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand continue developing ways to work together Assoc. Prof. Sharon Harvey, Dean, School of Language and Culture, Auckland University of Technology continued developing possible programs with PIM language experts on 19 January 2017.

(L-R) Mr. Saruj Pongpairoj (CP ALL), Ms. Kim E. Kiatiwongse, Ms. Apisara Sritulanon, Mr. Phornvit Patcharintanakul, Assoc. Prof. Sharon Harvey (AUT), Dr. Sirinun Krisnachinda, Ms. Sathita Thanasabkasem, and Ms. Sirirat Lertnatty of PIM

Shanghai University expresses interest to establish close ties with PIM

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On 20 January 2017, Dr. Chun Kwong Koo, M a n a g i n g D i re c to r , M a s t e r o f Bu s i n e s s Administration Center and Associate Professor, Global Management Education Institute, Shanghai University visited PIM to seek and begin collaborations with PIM.

Dr. Chun Kwong Koo, Shanghai University (third from left)

As a representative of Shanghai University, Dr. Chun Kwong Koo showed keen interest in PIM’s short course program and expected his students to participate in one-month program during July to September 2017. Dr. Chun Kwong Koo also sought further possible collaboration with PIM’s Business Incubation Center under Academic Services Office together with 7-Eleven to give his students oppor-

tunities to learn more about start-up projects in Thailand. Academic staff, students, and research exchange were also noted in the discussion. In addition, both universities are aiming to start collaborative research on the ‘One belt, one road’ project and initiate official partnerships to cover respective international master degree program in business administration (iMBA) program.

Jonkoping University, Sweden on possible academic collaboration Dr. Roy Andersson, Associate Professor, Quality and Logistics Management, Dean´s Office, School of Engineering and Associate Dean of Internationalisation visited PIM on 1 and 29 March 2017 to continue discussion on possible academic collaboration with the Institute’s Faculty of Engineering and International College.

Dr. Roy Andersson with members of PIM’s executive management led

by Mr. Siam Choksawangwong

University of Boras, Sweden details joint activities PIM received two senior faculty members from partner University of Boras, Sweden earlier this year to strengthen collaboration among faculty and staff.

On 6 January, Dr. Klas Håkan Alm shared his experience in sending students from Sweden to different countries, especially in Asia, and receiving students to UB. This served as a starting point for discussion with participants from PIM; agreeing to exchange students at the bachelor and master degree levels.

Dr. Klas added that his research is mostly on comparative data analysis in consumer behaviour especially in consumer products and the retail business, more broadly.

Mr. Sten Dellby, Senior Advisor, Leadership, Executive Office also paid a courtesy visit on 7 February and was welcomed by Mr. Siam Choksawangwong, Vice President for Administrative Affairs.

Mr. Sten Dellby (far right) discuss faculty and student mobility with Mr. Siam Choksawangwong (center)

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Dr. Klas Håkan Alm and PIM’s Mr. Phornvit Patcharintanakul, Vice President, Academic Affairs

IMI Switzerland introduces student mobility opportunities On 21 February 2017, Mr. Peter Reimer, Business Development Executive of International Management Institute, Switzerland (IMI) discussed opportunities with representatives from PIM’s Hotel and Tourism Management program and Food Business Management program. He was accompanied by Ms. Pranee Thangpitakpaisal, Managing Director, Further Education.

Mr. Peter Reimer tours PIM facilities including the food laboratory

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Mr. Peter outlined the advantages of choosing to study and partner with IMI. “IMI is a family operated institution which allows IMI to move swiftly especially in decision-making”, he added.

He illustrated that IMI combines quality academic teaching, Swiss practical training, and picturesque

location to create an ideal learning environment for future students.

Representatives from PIM’s Hotel and Tourism Management program may consider developing a placement program for senior students’ internships with IMI.

Mr. Peter Reimer of IMI Switzerland (center) with PIM faculty and staff led by Ms. Puangpetch Nitayanont, Dean, Faculty of Food Business Management (fourth from left)

Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland shares opportunities for PIM faculty and staff 24 January 2017 was marked by the visit of Prof. Austin Coffey, Senior Member of Lecturing Staff, School of Engineering of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Ireland. He was accompanied by Ms. Sitang Chanakul, Student Counsellor of Study Ireland - Thailand’s Irish Education Agency (SI).

Prof. Austin was referred by Mr. Seamus McHugh of Study Ireland (Thailand’s Irish Education Agency), who visited PIM on 13 January 2017 with representatives from the Embassy of Ireland and Enterprise Ireland (Education Ireland). After the introduction of CP ALL and PIM, Prof. Austin Coffey shared information about studying in Ireland and the key attractive points of WIT. Faculty members showed interest, especially Asst. Prof. Dr. Datchakorn Tancharoen, Associate Dean for PIM’s Faculty of Engineering. Prof. Austin added that since Ireland uses English as an official language, providing English programs can be a way to work together.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Datchakorn inquired about current scholarships. Ms. Sitang said they can also develop short courses, identify long term programs for partnerships, and may provide scholarships to PIM depending on annual availability.

Prof. Austin Coffey (WIT) with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan, PIM President

Seneca College, Canada discovers similarities with PIM Endorsed by the Embassy of Canada, Bangkok, Seneca College (SC), Canada’s representative, Ms. Joy Kwon visited PIM on 15 March 2017 to instigate academic cooperation.

After learning about the similarities between PIM and SC, Ms. Joy expressed that she would like to place students from SC to PIM. She sought more information about the number of international students present in PIM and their backgrounds. She asked about the internationality of the faculty members at PIM. Ms. Joy added that SC is currently home to 6,000 international students from 120 countries mostly from China, India, South Korea, and India. SC’s top programs are in English language, aviation, hospitality, business, and logistics, which are also some of PIM strengths. After the discussion, Ms. Joy was given a tour of PIM Air, the Institute’s mock-airplane.

Seneca College’s Ms. Joy Kwon (front, center) with Ms. Nirada Jutagasut of CP ALL (front, left) and Ms. Apichada Hiranorn of PIM at PIM Air (front, right)

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Iwate University and PIM look to basic education opportunities On 6 January 2017, Dr. James M. Hall, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Iwate University met with PIM experts in languages and education to discuss ways to work together.

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Discussions determined two potential cooperation opportunities on mathematics teaching (elementary or junior high school students) and lesson study

programs. These opportunities and possible exchange programs are initial cooperation that can be explored further.

Highline College, United States discuss student mobility Ms. Mariko Fujiwara, Director, International Student Programs, Highline College (HC) explores international collaboration with PIM on 25 January 2017.

Ms. Mariko Fujiwara, HC, (center) with CP ALL and PIM faculty and staff led by Ms. Parichart Buakao (fourth from right)

Ms. Mariko provided key information about Highline College highlighting opportunities for short term programs in Seattle, United States. She added that 17 Thai students are currently enrolled in HC and expressed interest in PIM’s iMBA program, specifically on the China ASEAN module. She was sought for advice on possible internship placements for HTM

and ABM at Highline College wherein Ms. Mariko offered a program that could be customized to include and English program, specialized courses, and internships. PIM’s Assistant to the President, Ms. Parichart Buakao offered assistance to Ms. Mariko through PIM’s international school network which accesses over 100 schools across Thailand.

FPT University, Vietnam on English training and tourism activities with PIM On 23 February 2017, the representatives from FPT University Danang, Vietnam led by Mr. Do Hoang Son, Exchange Coordinator & English Program Manager, FPT International Student Exchange Center, introduced the new program of English Training. He also shared possible

collaboration opportunities between PIM and the tourism department of FPT University. Mr. Tran Xuan Moi, Tourism Program Manager continued discussion with PIM’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology about available internships in FPT University.

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FPT University representatives with PIM team

PIM welcomes expert on politics and economics from Yangon University of Economics, Myanmar Dr. Thida Kyu, Professor, Department of Economics, Yangon University of Economics, Myanmar visited PIM and gave the special lecture on the political and economic situation in Myanmar� on 27 February 2017. During her visit, she also discussed about inking an official agreement with PIM particularly to facilitate exchange students.

Dr. Thida Kyu (YUE) with Dr. Veerisa Chotiyaputta (PIM) Dr. Thida Kyu (YUE) with Dr. Veerisa Chotiyaputta (PIM)

Testimonial

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Thae Su Country

Myanmar Program Bachelor degree in International Modern Trade Business Management (iMTM)

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The education system at PIM is quite different from other universities or institutes because studying is based on work too. I actually didn’t know anything about business! I appreciate how PIM organized many company visits so we can learn how they operate in real life. I felt that PIM also cared for our adjustment because they also toured us in many historical places, so we can understand Thai culture more.

During classes, we have to do group activities and many presentations. Unlike other programs in my country, we have to do the internship every summer without any long break! The good thing is CP Group is one of the largest conglomerate companies in the world and PIM is the top leading ASEAN networking institute, so we have opportunities to choose internships based on our interest, other than the first year compulsory internship at 7-Eleven. The truth is I’m looking forward to my internship at 7-Eleven, I hope I can gather as much knowledge as I can because I know I can apply these skills if I choose to start my own business.

Name

Edith Adhiambo Oketch Country

Kenya Master’s degree in International Business Administration (iMBA)

After joining PIM, I was able to build and refine my business expertise, social skills, and personal growth - not to mention I also developed my personal net work of selected influential entrepreneurs in Thailand and beyond. iMBA has groomed me for the intricate business environment, ultimately sending me off with unmatched access to the global market, knowing no bounds.

PIM as a corporate university has many attributes that makes it stand out!

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Program

STUDENT MOBILITY

PIM welcomes Busan University of Foreign Studies for short course programs Thai language students majors from Busan University of Foreign Studies, South Korea led by Ms. Park Jin Ah, Chief Executive Officer, Jin Corporation attended PIM’s Thailand business and cultural exposure short course program from 9 January to 3 February 2017.

Ms. Park Jin Ah (Jin Corporation) addresses the students

Cultural trip to floating market

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Key implementers of BUFS program with CP ALL and PIM’s executive team

Twelve students joined a twenty six-day short course program featuring several interesting seminar topics including investment situation of Korean corporations in Thailand, Thailand commercial norms, and essential qualifications for Korean companies in Thailand. The talks were given by notable

Korean entrepreneurs who have long been in Thailand business sectors such as Mr. Lee Hee Gu, CEO of Hana Steel and Mr. Lee Kang Bok, Advisor, Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency. The program included on company visits and cultural exposure trips.

130 students from Mumbai University attend customized program by PIM On 1 March 2017, PIM hosted Indian students from Mumbai University who participated in PIM’s Young & Talented Indian Students Short Course Program.

Their first stop was at CPF Nong Chok where the A talk on Modern Trade Business by Mr. Jordi group was given an overview about sausage Dominguez, International Modern Trade Management production and distribution. The students then lecturer, was also featured in this program. visited PIM to learn more about the concept of workbased learning as part of their study tour.

CPF Nong Chok Sausage Factory

PIM Campus

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CORPORATE CONNECTIONS

Otto Group Members of the Otto Group, one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies, led by Dr. Winfried Zimmermann (fifth from left) paid a courtesy visit to PIM as part of their one-day trip to visit business partner, CP ALL through 24 Shopping on 8 March 2017. They were welcomed by PIM officials led by

Ms. Parichart Buakao, Assistant to the President for Corporate Communications and Marketing (fourth from right) and accompanied by Ms. Sawanya Pipatpaisarn, Senior General Manager, 24 Shopping (far right).

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CP Food pays courtesy visit to PIM On 25 January 2017, Mr. Jakrapong Srisom, General Manager, Regional Human Resource Zone 2 (Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia) CP Food, accompanied by Mr. Chalermkiet Phonrat, Vice

President, CP Food India, visited PIM and was welcomed by PIM faculty and five Myanma students studying at PIM while employed in CPF Myanmar.

Mr. Jakrapong Srisom (third from left) with Myanma students together with their faculty from the International College

Huawei Technologies to fund student’s start-up competition for PIM

Eleven Chinese Entrepreneurs attends international networking seminar held by PIM Huawei Technologies’ Dr. Jumpot Phuritatkul (fifth from left) and Ms. Sumavadee Vanicharoenchai (seventh from left) with CP ALL and PIM executives

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PIM welcomed Dr. Jumpot Phuritatkul, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Huawei Technologies and Ms. Sumavadee Vanicharoenchai, Director of Banking and Large Enterprises, on 11 January 2017, and opened discussion on possible collaborations such as a plan to launch an innovative start up competition for PIM students. Huawei Technologies is keen to support the project in terms of research and training, equipment, and prizes. Additionally, Huawei Technologies invited PIM to be the first foreign organization to visit and utilize Huawei Technologies’ special laboratory which focuses on incubating prototypes to stimulate the innovation process.

PIM’s Dr. Tang Zhi Min with Fujian business representatives

On 15 February 2017, a group of Chinese medium-enterprise entrepreneurs from Fujian, Xiamen, led by Mr. Mongkol Sinsomboon, Deputy Consul-General, Royal Thai Consulate General in Xiamen and Ms. Sumavadee Vanicharoenchai, Director of Banking and Large Enterprises, visited PIM to attend the international seminar in the topic of “One belt, one road”. PIM’s Dr. Tang Zhi Min, Dean, International College was the keynote speaker. Representatives from the following organizations were visiting Thailand to perform market survey and look for linkages for distribution.

KJS Enterprise and Warsi Aquatech, Bangladesh High-level representatives from KJS Enterprise Limited and Warsi Aquatech, Bangladesh visited PIM to learn PIM’s innovative learning techniques on 10 January 2017.

Mr. Rakib Ahmed, Director, Business Development, KJS Enterprise offered a brief introduction about his vision for education and development in Bangladesh noting that while investments may seem profitable for businesses in Bangladesh, he views this as development for his country, which is more important. He added that the beauty of PIM is the Institute’s ability to provide job security for its graduates. Mr. H.M. Ismail Khan, Chairman, Warsi

Aquatech acknowledged CP’s growing influence in Bangladesh, noting that PIM may be able to contribute by being the training provider during products, services, and technology transfer.

Dr. Usanee mentioned that she hopes that PIM’s higher education model can help Thai society’s new generation to access knowledge and not be limited only to the country’s elite.

Mr. Rakib Ahmed (third from left) and Mr. H.M. Ismail Khan (second from left) with PIM officials led by Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert

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