Bangkok--4 Aug--Aziam Burson-Marsteller
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company and Junior Achievement Thailand today announced the three Thai finalist teams for the “FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge” to be held in Singapore early in August.
The competition was open to all current secondary students, aged 15-18 who were required to submit a ‘market entry strategy’ for a new product of their own design, detailing their marketing, promotion, pricing, inventory and international product distribution plans. The three winning teams were chosen for their understanding of the significance of market research, creativity, planning, and entrepreneurial skills in entering new markets.
The judging panel included Mr. David Carden, managing director, FedEx Express, Thailand and Indochina, Ms. Nancy Keel, director of operations, Junior Achievement Asia-Pacific, and Mr. Brian Housh, Managing Director, English Solutions.
Commenting on the caliber of the entries of this year’s team’s, Mr. David Carden, said, “This year’s finalists presented some excellent and well thought out strategies. FedEx is proud to be able to facilitate this great learning opportunity.”
“The International Trade Challenge aims to highlight and develop the entrepreneurial spirit of young people in Thailand by providing opportunities in international trade education, and these skills certainly shone through in the finalists. We congratulate the winning teams and wish them well in the regional final in Singapore.”
Picture shows: David Carden (center), managing director, FedEx Express Thailand and Indochina, and a team of FedEx volunteers in congratulating the six Thai finalists to represent Thailand at the ‘FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge’ in Singapore. Students (first row, from left to right) Pakeepat Raktabutr and Mookda Sumdaengrit of Samsenwittayalai School, Natnaree Sriboon and Kaewalin Sukpornchaikul also of Samsenwittayalai School, and Sitikorn Tangsiri and Poomcharn Siripoonkiatkul of Bangkok Christian College.
This is the first year Thailand is participating in the FedEx Express/Junior Achievement Regional International Trade Challenge. Apart from Thailand, the other competing countries in the International Trade Challenge are Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Australia. The International Trade Challenge is part of FedEx’s three-year sponsorship program with Junior Achievement that aims to educate and inspire young people to become entrepreneurs by providing them with first-hand experience in international trade, enhance their knowledge in a range of business areas and develop their sense of teamwork, risk-taking and self-confidence.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back guarantee*.
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About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $35 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 280,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.
About JA Worldwide (JA)
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for students which focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Today, 135 individual area operations reach more than four million students in the United States, with an additional five million students served by operations in 123 other countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.ja.org.
For more information about the FedEx International Trade Challenge
visit www.regonline.com/ThailandSelectionSite
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For further information, please contact:
Stacey Han, Senior Corporate Communications Specialist, FedEx Korea, Thailand and Indochina
Tel: + 82 2 738 4939 Email: [email protected]
OR
Aziam Burson-Marsteller:
James Best or Supawadee Srirojpinyo
Tel: 02 252 9871 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
OR
Junior Achievement Thailand: Kopphorn “Game” Maneerat, Program Manager
Email: [email protected]