Huawei holds Asia-Pacific Innovation Day

The fourth Huawei Asia-Pacific Innovation Day was held in Bangkok on Wednesday, reports UNB.

Co-hosted by Huawei Technologies and the Thai Ministry of Science and Technology, the theme of this year's event is 'Innovate for a Digital Asia-Pacific'.

Nearly 300 representatives from governments, industry and academia gathered together to discuss the future of the digital economy.

They also explored how digital infrastructure enriches life, accelerates new businesses, drives innovation and builds an ecosystem of shared success.

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Dr Somkid Jatusripitak delivered a keynote speech.

He spoke about Thailand's strategy of 'going digital and how it is driving the transformation and modernisation of the Thai economy'.

Thailand's National Science and Technology Development Agency and National Innovation Agency also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies (Thailand).

The MoU outlines a series of joint research and innovation objectives.

Dr Somkid Jatusripitak and Huawei Rotating Chairman Guo Ping witnessed the signing of this strategic MoU.