Bangkok--2 Nov--HSBC
HSBC in Thailand is encouraging Thai youth to become new-generation of businesspeople through its "HSBC Young Entrepreneur Awards 2006-07", a business plan writing competition which is held for the third year. Gold Award winners will receive a self-development fund of 100,000 Baht, trophies and study tour in Hong Kong and will be Thailand’s representative to compete for the Best of the Best Award in Hong Kong. The deadline for application is 30 November 2006.
Photo shows Mr. Marcus Hurry, Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Asdaporn Vanabriksha (far left), Chief Operating Officer - HSBC in Thailand; Ms. Nalinee Paiboon, MD., President of Giffarine Skyline Unity Co.,Ltd.; Mr. Pak Thongsom (far right), Deputy Director of Office of SMEs Promotion; Mr. Sasi Klongpayabal, Consultant for Financial and Venture Capital Advisory Division - Office of SMEs Promotion at the launch event.
Media enquiries to Varanandha Sutthapreeda or Savittree Muadmuang on 0-2614-4606, 0-2614-4609.
Notes to editors:
1. HSBC in Thailand
HSBC was established as the first commercial bank in Thailand in 1888. With access to global expertise and enriched local knowledge, HSBC in Thailand provides a full range of financial services including corporate and institutional banking, global markets, securities services, trade finance, payment and cash management services to corporate customers; personal financial services and credit cards to a growing retail customer base in Thailand. HSBC is globally recognised for its high service standards, ethical practices and full commitment to corporate social responsibilities to benefit the local economy.
2. HSBC Holdings plc or the HSBC Group
Headquartered in London, the HSBC Group is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. The Group’s international network comprises around 9,500 offices in 76 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, serves over 125 million customers and has assets of US$1,738 billion as at 30 June 2006. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) is the founding and principal member of the HSBC Group.
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