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Representatives from the Thai Government and education bodies offer congratulations and reaffirm support at digital skills program kickoff

Huawei Thailand unveiled the 2023 edition of its Seeds for the Future program, a flagship corporate-level CSR initiative focusing on digital education. The launch took place in Bangkok, Thailand, at Huawei Thailand’s G Tower headquarters. The program brings together 20 outstanding students from Thailand, who will engage in an 8-day immersive boot camp. This intensive program aims to equip them with cutting-edge digital skills, essential leadership capabilities, and a diverse cross-cultural experience. Notably, participants will collaboratively develop startup projects aligned with the “Tech4Good” campaign.

The program launch event witnessed by esteemed Thai government officials, representatives, and universities’ students. The event highlighted the significance of public-private collaboration in nurturing the region’s digital talent ecosystem. They also underscored the program’s role in fostering local talent development, raising awareness about the ICT sector, and nurturing digital community building among participants.

Dr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President and CEO of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), remarked: “Our collaboration in Seeds for the Future program between Huawei, an international technology leader, and depa will enhance students with extraordinary potential. At the same time, this program is a remarkable step in the development of Thailand’s digital ecosystem. The knowledge and expertise of Huawei will help enhance the digital workforce’s capability in the country and enhance the competitiveness and competitiveness of the Thai digital economy on the global stage.”

Mr. David Li, CEO of Huawei Thailand, reiterated the company’s commitment to talent cultivation: “At Huawei, our dedication lies in contributing to society through technology and innovation, especially in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As our longest-running CSR program, now in its 15th year, Seeds for the Future serves as a standout initiative. By selecting promising young talents worldwide and providing them with rigorous ICT training, we are creating a pivotal platform for them to grasp innovative future technologies, develop leadership skills, and nurture their entrepreneurial expertise. Seeds for the future has benefited over 15,000 students from 500+ universities in 140 countries and regions. This platform empowers young talents to acquire diverse skills that fuel their digital growth and inspire them to shape the future.”

Seeds for the Future 2023 is scheduled to run from August 21 to 29. During the program, distinguished industry experts will impart knowledge about cutting-edge technologies, such as 5G, AI, and cloud computing. Additionally, participants will embark on a journey of personal growth and cultural immersion through visits to Huawei’s Ecosystem Innovation Center (EIC) as well as a Chinese culture experience course. The program will culminate with the students collaborating in teams to develop their own startup projects under the “Tech4Good” campaign, sharing innovative ideas to create a more digitally advanced world.

In its 2023 iteration, Huawei has introduced several enhancements to elevate the program’s educational quality. As part of these efforts, an on-site teaching assistant and Tech4Good mentor will provide continuous support to the students and, upon successfully completing the mandatory Seeds Academy courses covering 5G, AI, Cloud, and Digital Power, the graduating students will earn program certificates. Furthermore, all graduates will become part of the Seed alumni network, facilitating connections with fellow alumni and mentors.

Following the country-level program, the top 5 students with the best performance will be selected to represent Thailand in the regional Seeds tour in China, held from September 15 to 19 in China. During this phase, the students will visit Huawei’s Headquarters in Shenzhen and R&D Center in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China and will have the opportunity to join the global Tech4Good competition. The global competition also presents a particularly exciting opportunity for Thailand’s seeds teams as Huawei Thailand has committed to connect the teams with venture capital investors should they win any of the top 3 prizes. This initiative aims to both support and incubate their creative ideas and help them expand their innovations to an international level.

Mr. David Li concluded by reaffirming Huawei’s unwavering support for the program and commitment to positioning Thailand as a digital talent hub in ASEAN. He encouraged heightened engagement in the telecommunications sector and digital community, stating that: “At Huawei, we believe that a single seed can grow into a strong tree, and a promising future. I hope that this journey can grow a Seed of the digital future in the students’ hearts. I’m confident that they will be inspired by the vision of a digital future; one where all students will be future pioneers able to pursue their dreams.”

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Huawei Kenya is ramping up learners’ access to the Internet by extending the connectivity to children with special needs. Initially, 6 special needs schools will be linked to the national fiber optic cable in the second phase of the Digischool program which targets to cover a total of 16 primary and secondary schools.

Huawei Kenya CEO Steven Zhang said that Digischool has been designed to enhance the learning experience for students across schools in Kenya and to Improve the overall administration of these institutions.

“Huawei has spent 25 years helping build networks, connecting mobile devices, homes, and government offices across the country. It is important for schools not to be left behind to prepare learners for their future careers in a digital economy by being connected and developing relevant digital skills,” said Zhang.

Following the completion of the Digischool program’s first phase in which 13 schools were connected to the National Fiber Optic Cable, will now prioritize and expand school connectivity to further enhance education quality, accessibility, and equity. They will also extend training in digital skills and the responsible use of the Internet for teachers, school administrators, learners, and where applicable, parents.

In addition, they intend to develop guidelines within schools to regulate the use of the Internet and tech gadgets as well as continue to connect schools via National Optic Fiber Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI), as it is both affordable and reliable.

The partners announced that they will step up collaboration to rapidly provide sustainable and affordable Internet connectivity to all schools in a way that minimizes the initial connectivity costs and recurring expenditures. Establish community Internet hubs to facilitate online access for the community surrounding schools.

“We established from the first phase that schools were able to achieve at least Kshs 120,000 in cost savings per term on internet bundles by being connected to the national fiber optic cable,” explained Zhang.

Echoing his remarks, Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr. Belio Kipsang said that: “The government seeks to expand internet connectivity to all schools in the country in line with the Digital Masterplan and the Digital Superhighway Pillar of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda Plan.”

He further added: “Internet enhances access to, and equality of, education for learners in rural areas, particularly girls and those with disabilities. I want to thank Huawei through their TECH4ALL initiative and UNESCO for their collaboration with the government to provide sustainable internet connectivity to the government’s fiber-optic network.”

Digischool’s initial phase revealed that the Internet boosts not just education quality, but also the education environment and the attitudes of learners and teachers. It also showed that teachers and learners use a variety of online platforms and tools, particularly YouTube and interactive quizzes.

The Digischool program has also created many unplanned benefits such as inter-school support and student access to international competitions. In addition, school administrators significantly benefit from online access, especially from communicating with parents, and school Internet parents and the local communities are also able to use the Internet access points in these schools.

(Bloomberg) -- The resumption of US student-loan payments in the coming weeks will deal a significant and lasting blow to the housing market, according to a new survey of real estate professionals.

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Home-purchase applications fell to the lowest level in a generation last week — and demand may be depressed even further when the pandemic-era freeze on student debt ends in October, according to a poll conducted by Pulsenomics LLC among more than 100 housing experts.

Most respondents said that household formation and homeownership rates will be significantly affected for at least a year, and many predicted a longer-lasting impact.

About 70% of student loan borrowers — amounting to some 30 million people — are 25-49 years of age, a time of life when many Americans typically look to set up a new home, perhaps as they get married or have children. That source of demand is likely to come under pressure as household budgets are strained by student loan repayments after almost four years of forbearance.

Homeownership is one of the few ways that lower-income households accumulate wealth, and it’s typically the largest source of wealth for families, so a reduction could have long-term effects.

More than three-quarters of the survey respondents said that resumption of federal student-loan payments will have a negative impact on homeownership lasting a year or more, and 40% said it will last for at least three years.

A National Association of Realtors study last year found that over a 30-year period, a homeowner who purchased a typical single-family home would likely have accumulated $354,400 in home equity in the US, with almost three-quarters of that coming from price gains.

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