Mr. Tristan Beau De Lomenie, General Manager of Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel has announced the new appointed Executive Housekeeper, Ms. Pawinee Pochsalee.
Mr. Pawinee Pochsalee graduated bachelor’s degree in faculty of education, English major from Songkha University and Mini MBA in faculty of Commerce and Accountancy from Thammasat University. She has more than 20 years working experience in housekeeping department in various 5-stars and 4-stars hotels. She has been working at The Shangri-la Hotel, The Peninsula Hotel, De Ville Palace Hotel, K.V Land Resort, The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, The Best Western PR Union Hotel, Bangkok Golf Spa and Resort and Rembrandt Hotel.
She joined a training session plan for all housekeeping staff and demonstration of ‘Sofitel my bed program’ (special way of Sofitel in the world) at Sofitel Luxury Dubai Jumeirah Beach. And she will use her professional training skills in to ensure the unwavering elegance of Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel. Prior joining Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Pawinee was Executive Housekeeper at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel.
“Life is not longer than 100 years, so do the best for each day and be friendly with people” says Pawinee.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
HSBC strengthens greater China team with key senior management moves
HSBC is pleased to announce several senior appointments across Greater China and Taiwan. Bruce Alter has been appointed Head of Trade and Supply China, HSBC China, taking over from Sohfern Boey who will be relocating to Hong Kong to take on the role of Head of Sales, Trade and Supply Chain, Hong Kong. Bruce joins HSBC from ANZ and will assume responsibility for building and managing HSBC’s trade business in the fast growing market of Mainland China. Bruce is fluent in Mandarin having worked in multiple locations across Asia including Taiwan, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines during his career of more than 20 years of transaction banking at Citibank, JP Morgan Chase, Wachovia Bank and ANZ.
Commenting on the appointment, Christopher Lewis, Head of Trade and Supply Chain, Greater China said, “Bruce’s expertise, gained over more than 20 years in this business, combined with HSBC’s unmatched presence in China will enable us to provide clients with the advisory services and guidance they require to navigate China’s complex and challenging marketplace.”
In her new role, Sohfern Boey will take charge of HSBC’s Trade & Supply Chain sales team in Hong Kong. “Hong Kong businesses play a vital role in commerce within Asia and around the world,” Lewis says. “I am delighted that Sohfern, who brings more than a decade of trade and supply chain as well as cash management experience gained in Malaysia, Singapore and Mainland China, has agreed to take on this important role.”
In a related move, Holly Liao, former Head of Trade and Supply Chain, Taiwan has joined the China team as Head of Middle Office, HSBC China responsible for the daily operations of the Bank’s growing trade business. Holly joined HSBC in 2006 and has more than 20 years of experience including roles at Bank of Boston, Banco Santander Central Hispano, Societe Generale and Standard Chartered Bank.
Commenting on the various senior management appointments, Lawrence Webb, Global Head of Trade and Supply Chain added “As our customers prepare for the future, HSBC is committed to meeting their needs, not only through the delivery of innovative product and solutions, but also through dedicated trade and supply chain specialists in our key markets across the region.”
Commenting on the appointment, Christopher Lewis, Head of Trade and Supply Chain, Greater China said, “Bruce’s expertise, gained over more than 20 years in this business, combined with HSBC’s unmatched presence in China will enable us to provide clients with the advisory services and guidance they require to navigate China’s complex and challenging marketplace.”
In her new role, Sohfern Boey will take charge of HSBC’s Trade & Supply Chain sales team in Hong Kong. “Hong Kong businesses play a vital role in commerce within Asia and around the world,” Lewis says. “I am delighted that Sohfern, who brings more than a decade of trade and supply chain as well as cash management experience gained in Malaysia, Singapore and Mainland China, has agreed to take on this important role.”
In a related move, Holly Liao, former Head of Trade and Supply Chain, Taiwan has joined the China team as Head of Middle Office, HSBC China responsible for the daily operations of the Bank’s growing trade business. Holly joined HSBC in 2006 and has more than 20 years of experience including roles at Bank of Boston, Banco Santander Central Hispano, Societe Generale and Standard Chartered Bank.
Commenting on the various senior management appointments, Lawrence Webb, Global Head of Trade and Supply Chain added “As our customers prepare for the future, HSBC is committed to meeting their needs, not only through the delivery of innovative product and solutions, but also through dedicated trade and supply chain specialists in our key markets across the region.”
Friday, January 29, 2010
Paul Lim appointed Head of Financial Institutions for Wholesale Banking Singapore
Standard Chartered Bank Singapore announced today the appointment of Paul Lim as the Head of Financial Institutions (FI), Origination Client Coverage, for Wholesale Banking Singapore. Paul takes over from Chew Kim Ling, who moves to Origination and Client Coverage, Southern Asia, after building a strong FI franchise in Singapore. Paul joins from Citibank where he was Head of Global Banking in Citibank N.A., Thailand. Prior to joining Citibank, Paul was with Corporate Banking at Overseas Union Bank Singapore. With more than 17 years of corporate banking experience, Paul’s experience encompasses Debt Capital market and Equitylinked Origination; Project Finance and Structured Finance Transactions; Corporate Advisory and Mergers and Acquisitions; Transactional Banking services and Treasury and Risk management.
Financial Institutions are a key and leading client segment for Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore where the FI business has grown by four times over the past five years. Paul’s responsibilities will include driving the strategy for and growing the FI client portfolio of Wholesale Banking Singapore. Paul will report to Philippe Touati, Head of Origination and Client Coverage Singapore and Ranjan Ghosh, Regional Head of Financial Institutions.
On the appointment, Philippe Touati, said:
“We are excited to have Paul on board as we build on the strength of the team driving our ambitious Wholesale Banking growth plans in Singapore. Financial Institutions are a strategic client group for us. Paul’s experience will be valuable as we look to bring the business to the next level.”
Financial Institutions are a key and leading client segment for Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore where the FI business has grown by four times over the past five years. Paul’s responsibilities will include driving the strategy for and growing the FI client portfolio of Wholesale Banking Singapore. Paul will report to Philippe Touati, Head of Origination and Client Coverage Singapore and Ranjan Ghosh, Regional Head of Financial Institutions.
On the appointment, Philippe Touati, said:
“We are excited to have Paul on board as we build on the strength of the team driving our ambitious Wholesale Banking growth plans in Singapore. Financial Institutions are a strategic client group for us. Paul’s experience will be valuable as we look to bring the business to the next level.”
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, on International Migrants’ Day
“Stop treating migrants as second-class human beings” – UN human rights chief
“In recent years, migrants – including people who may be refugees – are reported to have been shot dead by security forces, or dumped to die in the desert as they tried to cross borders in North
Africa. Hundreds more are believed to have died after being pushed back out into the Indian Ocean in boats without functioning engines. Many others die on a regular basis as they try to evade coastguard and naval vessels deployed by the world’s richer nations, or because they have been packed on unseaworthy vessels by ruthless smugglers who seem, in some countries, to operate with almost total impunity.” “Others are killed by landmines, die of exposure in remote mountain areas, or are raped or forced into bonded labour or prostitution in both developed and developing countries. In some countries, migrant communities have been forcibly rounded up by the authorities, or have had to flee for their lives as they are attacked by mobs, and seen their homes and businesses ransacked.”
“Despite the heavy toll, remarkably little attention is devoted to all these deaths and the chronic human rights violations of so many extremely vulnerable men, women and children.”
“The commonest reaction seems to be a collective shrug: the deaths are sad of course, but it’s their own fault for trying to enter other countries uninvited. The unmistakable conclusion is that many of us politicians, state authorities, media and the general public – view migrants, especially poor migrants, as second-class human beings, who are somehow not entitled to the same rights as the rest of us.”
“It is likely that this year’s International Migrants' Day will elicit token expressions of concern before we return to business as usual: keeping migrants out, blaming those in our countries already for some of
our social or economic problems – while at the same time readily exploiting them as cheap labour. The trend of criminalization of irregular migration and the use of detention to discourage more people
from coming are also likely to continue or get worse.”
“Such policies often violate the human rights of migrants and contribute to anti-migrant sentiments and xenophobia. Immigrants arriving irregularly in a new country are often detained as a routine procedure and at times without proper judicial safeguards. In addition, irregular migrants intercepted at sea, and others seized by law enforcement officials during raids, are increasingly facing violence, arbitrary detention and premature expulsion. Such actions rarely take into account the mixed character of migration flows, and often lack necessary measures to protect the most vulnerable amongst irregular migrants, such as unaccompanied children, asylum-seekers and victims of trafficking.”
“Migrants who reach their final destination often face severe discrimination in the fields of housing, education, health, work or social security. Laws discriminating – or allowing for discriminatory practices – against non-nationals, along with programmes and policies that fail to address specific needs and vulnerabilities of migrants, often result in them being unable to access basic services or only able
to do so at levels that do not meet international human rights standards.”
“International human rights law recognizes this heightened vulnerability of migrants, but here too the ‘collective shrug’ is having a noticeably negative impact.”
“The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families*, which offers the most comprehensive framework for the protection of the human rights of migrants, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its adoption in 2010.
Unfortunately, few States will be attending the party, as it is one of the least respected human rights conventions, taking more than 12 years to gather the 20 State ratifications it needed to come into force (inJuly 2003), and picking up only a further 22 ratifications since then.
Of these, 17 are African States, 15 are from Latin America and the Caribbean, six from Asia, three from Eastern Europe and only one (Turkey) from the ‘Western group’ of nations, which includes Western
Europe, North America and Australasia.”
“I would urge those countries which have not yet ratified the Migrant Workers Convention, to consider doing so without further delay. While States have a right to place limitations on migration, and to institute systems to manage it, this does not mean they can treat migrants as second-class human beings, who deserve less protection than the rest of us.”
“In recent years, migrants – including people who may be refugees – are reported to have been shot dead by security forces, or dumped to die in the desert as they tried to cross borders in North
Africa. Hundreds more are believed to have died after being pushed back out into the Indian Ocean in boats without functioning engines. Many others die on a regular basis as they try to evade coastguard and naval vessels deployed by the world’s richer nations, or because they have been packed on unseaworthy vessels by ruthless smugglers who seem, in some countries, to operate with almost total impunity.” “Others are killed by landmines, die of exposure in remote mountain areas, or are raped or forced into bonded labour or prostitution in both developed and developing countries. In some countries, migrant communities have been forcibly rounded up by the authorities, or have had to flee for their lives as they are attacked by mobs, and seen their homes and businesses ransacked.”
“Despite the heavy toll, remarkably little attention is devoted to all these deaths and the chronic human rights violations of so many extremely vulnerable men, women and children.”
“The commonest reaction seems to be a collective shrug: the deaths are sad of course, but it’s their own fault for trying to enter other countries uninvited. The unmistakable conclusion is that many of us politicians, state authorities, media and the general public – view migrants, especially poor migrants, as second-class human beings, who are somehow not entitled to the same rights as the rest of us.”
“It is likely that this year’s International Migrants' Day will elicit token expressions of concern before we return to business as usual: keeping migrants out, blaming those in our countries already for some of
our social or economic problems – while at the same time readily exploiting them as cheap labour. The trend of criminalization of irregular migration and the use of detention to discourage more people
from coming are also likely to continue or get worse.”
“Such policies often violate the human rights of migrants and contribute to anti-migrant sentiments and xenophobia. Immigrants arriving irregularly in a new country are often detained as a routine procedure and at times without proper judicial safeguards. In addition, irregular migrants intercepted at sea, and others seized by law enforcement officials during raids, are increasingly facing violence, arbitrary detention and premature expulsion. Such actions rarely take into account the mixed character of migration flows, and often lack necessary measures to protect the most vulnerable amongst irregular migrants, such as unaccompanied children, asylum-seekers and victims of trafficking.”
“Migrants who reach their final destination often face severe discrimination in the fields of housing, education, health, work or social security. Laws discriminating – or allowing for discriminatory practices – against non-nationals, along with programmes and policies that fail to address specific needs and vulnerabilities of migrants, often result in them being unable to access basic services or only able
to do so at levels that do not meet international human rights standards.”
“International human rights law recognizes this heightened vulnerability of migrants, but here too the ‘collective shrug’ is having a noticeably negative impact.”
“The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families*, which offers the most comprehensive framework for the protection of the human rights of migrants, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its adoption in 2010.
Unfortunately, few States will be attending the party, as it is one of the least respected human rights conventions, taking more than 12 years to gather the 20 State ratifications it needed to come into force (inJuly 2003), and picking up only a further 22 ratifications since then.
Of these, 17 are African States, 15 are from Latin America and the Caribbean, six from Asia, three from Eastern Europe and only one (Turkey) from the ‘Western group’ of nations, which includes Western
Europe, North America and Australasia.”
“I would urge those countries which have not yet ratified the Migrant Workers Convention, to consider doing so without further delay. While States have a right to place limitations on migration, and to institute systems to manage it, this does not mean they can treat migrants as second-class human beings, who deserve less protection than the rest of us.”
Saturday, November 21, 2009
WHO calls for action beyond the health sector to improve the health of girls and women
Despite progress, societies continue to fail women at key times of their lives
Despite considerable progress in the past decades, societies continue to fail to meet the health care needs of women at key moments of their lives, particularly in their adolescent years and in older age, a WHO report has found.
Launching the report, entitled Women and health: today's evidence tomorrow's agenda, WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan called for urgent action both within the health sector and beyond to improve the health and lives of girls and women around the world, from birth to older age.
"If women are denied a chance to develop their full human potential, including their potential to lead healthier and at least somewhat happier lives, is society as a whole really healthy? What does this say about the state of social progress in the 21st century?" asked Dr Chan.
Women provide the bulk of health care, but rarely receive the care they need
Worldwide, women provide the bulk of health care - whether in the home, the community or the health system, yet health care continues to fail to address the specific needs and challenges of women throughout their lives.
Up to 80% of all health care and 90% of care for HIV/AIDS-related illness is provided in the home - almost always by women. Yet more often than not, they go unsupported, unrecognized and unremunerated in this essential role.
When it comes to meeting women's health care needs, some services, such as care during pregnancy, are more likely to be in place than others such as mental health, sexual violence and screening and treatment for cervical cancer.
However, in many countries, sexual and reproductive health services tend to focus exclusively on married women and ignore the needs of unmarried women and adolescents. Few services cater for other marginalized groups of women such as sex workers, intravenous drug users, ethnic minorities and rural women.
"It's time to pay girls and women back, to make sure that they get the care and support they need to enjoy a fundamental human right at every moment of their lives, that is their right to health," said Dr Chan.
Women live longer than men but these extra years are not always healthy
HIV, pregnancy-related conditions and tuberculosis continue to be major killers of women aged 15 to 45 globally. However, as women age, noncommunicable diseases become major causes of death and disability, particularly after the age of 45 years.
Globally, heart attacks and stroke, often thought to be "male" problems, are the two leading killers of women. Women often show different symptoms from men, which contributes to under diagnosis of heart disease in women. They also tend to develop heart disease later in life than men.
Because women tend to live on average six to eight years longer than men, they represent a growing proportion of all older people. Societies need to prepare now to deal with the health problems and costs associated with older age and anticipate the major social changes in the organization of work, family and social support.
Despite some biological advantages, women's health suffers from their lower socio-economic status
Lack of access to education, decision-making positions and income may limit women's ability to protect their own health and that of their families. Though major differences exist in women's health across regions, countries and socio-economic class, women and girls face similar challenges, in particular discrimination, violence and poverty, which increase their risk of ill-health.
For example, in the case of HIV/AIDS the risk posed by a biological difference is compounded in cultures that limit women’s knowledge about HIV and their ability to negotiate safer sex.
"We will not see significant progress as long as women are regarded as second-class citizens in so many parts of the world," Dr Chan said. "In so many societies, men exercise political, social and economic control. The health sector has to be concerned. These unequal power relations translate into unequal access to health care and unequal control over health resources," she added.
Policy change and action is needed within the health sector and beyond
The report seeks to identify key areas for reform, both within and outside the health sector. These include identifying mechanisms to build strong leadership with the full participation of women's organizations, strengthening health systems to better meet women's needs throughout their lives, leveraging changes in public policy to address how social and economic determinants of health adversely impact women, and building a knowledge base that would allow a better tracking of progress.
Strategies to improve women's health must also take full account of gender inequality and address the specific socioeconomic and cultural barriers that prevent women from protecting and improving their health, the report points out.
Despite considerable progress in the past decades, societies continue to fail to meet the health care needs of women at key moments of their lives, particularly in their adolescent years and in older age, a WHO report has found.
Launching the report, entitled Women and health: today's evidence tomorrow's agenda, WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan called for urgent action both within the health sector and beyond to improve the health and lives of girls and women around the world, from birth to older age.
"If women are denied a chance to develop their full human potential, including their potential to lead healthier and at least somewhat happier lives, is society as a whole really healthy? What does this say about the state of social progress in the 21st century?" asked Dr Chan.
Women provide the bulk of health care, but rarely receive the care they need
Worldwide, women provide the bulk of health care - whether in the home, the community or the health system, yet health care continues to fail to address the specific needs and challenges of women throughout their lives.
Up to 80% of all health care and 90% of care for HIV/AIDS-related illness is provided in the home - almost always by women. Yet more often than not, they go unsupported, unrecognized and unremunerated in this essential role.
When it comes to meeting women's health care needs, some services, such as care during pregnancy, are more likely to be in place than others such as mental health, sexual violence and screening and treatment for cervical cancer.
However, in many countries, sexual and reproductive health services tend to focus exclusively on married women and ignore the needs of unmarried women and adolescents. Few services cater for other marginalized groups of women such as sex workers, intravenous drug users, ethnic minorities and rural women.
"It's time to pay girls and women back, to make sure that they get the care and support they need to enjoy a fundamental human right at every moment of their lives, that is their right to health," said Dr Chan.
Women live longer than men but these extra years are not always healthy
HIV, pregnancy-related conditions and tuberculosis continue to be major killers of women aged 15 to 45 globally. However, as women age, noncommunicable diseases become major causes of death and disability, particularly after the age of 45 years.
Globally, heart attacks and stroke, often thought to be "male" problems, are the two leading killers of women. Women often show different symptoms from men, which contributes to under diagnosis of heart disease in women. They also tend to develop heart disease later in life than men.
Because women tend to live on average six to eight years longer than men, they represent a growing proportion of all older people. Societies need to prepare now to deal with the health problems and costs associated with older age and anticipate the major social changes in the organization of work, family and social support.
Despite some biological advantages, women's health suffers from their lower socio-economic status
Lack of access to education, decision-making positions and income may limit women's ability to protect their own health and that of their families. Though major differences exist in women's health across regions, countries and socio-economic class, women and girls face similar challenges, in particular discrimination, violence and poverty, which increase their risk of ill-health.
For example, in the case of HIV/AIDS the risk posed by a biological difference is compounded in cultures that limit women’s knowledge about HIV and their ability to negotiate safer sex.
"We will not see significant progress as long as women are regarded as second-class citizens in so many parts of the world," Dr Chan said. "In so many societies, men exercise political, social and economic control. The health sector has to be concerned. These unequal power relations translate into unequal access to health care and unequal control over health resources," she added.
Policy change and action is needed within the health sector and beyond
The report seeks to identify key areas for reform, both within and outside the health sector. These include identifying mechanisms to build strong leadership with the full participation of women's organizations, strengthening health systems to better meet women's needs throughout their lives, leveraging changes in public policy to address how social and economic determinants of health adversely impact women, and building a knowledge base that would allow a better tracking of progress.
Strategies to improve women's health must also take full account of gender inequality and address the specific socioeconomic and cultural barriers that prevent women from protecting and improving their health, the report points out.
ENERGY COMPLEX APPOINTS CBRE AS PROPERTY MANAGER
Energy Complex Co. Ltd. has recently appointed CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Thailand as the property manager of the Energy Complex, a new landmark in the energy industry in Thailand and offering the latest in energy-saving and green building technology.
The Energy Complex is located on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road and consists of two grade A office buildings of 36 and 25 storeys, one service building, and two parking garages. The total space of approximately 300,000 square metres within this project will be occupied by the PTT group of companies including PTT Exploration & Production Plc., PTT Chemical Plc., Thai Oil Plc., and other companies related to the energy industry. An office of the Ministry of Energy will also be situated here. This project is scheduled for completion in Q4 2009.
Apart from its unique building architecture, the Energy Complex has been well designed to meet the standards of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system for new constructions in order to save energy and be environmentally friendly. The aerodynamic shape of its facade will help reduce the temperature and heat on the building’s surface. The buildings have also been designed to withstand earthquakes measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale that are 200 kilometres away on the fault line in Kanchanaburi. High-tech building management systems have also been installed.
Furthermore, retail space and facilities including a fitness centre, business centre, seminar rooms and an auditorium for 30-500 people, an exhibition room, restaurants, a 1,000-seat food court, banks, a roof garden, an outdoor exercise area, and parking for around 3,700 vehicles, have been provided for workers and visitors.
Ms. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand, said, “We are pleased that Energy Complex Co. Ltd. has appointed CBRE as the property manager of this major project which has a competitive edge in terms of technology, energy savings, and environmentally friendliness. This is a further step in the expansion of CBRE’s property management services in managing buildings with LEED standards which are well recognized as the global standard for green buildings. This appointment will help reinforce CBRE’s position as the leader in property management in Thailand.”
“We have set up teams of specialists for specific scopes of work based at the Energy Complex, including an environmental engineer as one of almost 50 engineers and safety professionals who have gained a Bachelor’s degree or a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety for High-rise Buildings, in order to ensure our client’s optimum level of satisfaction and confidence,” added Ms. Chanpen Tawoncharoenpon, Director of Asset Services at CBRE Thailand.
CBRE Thailand currently manages offices, retail, condominiums, apartments, and villas in Bangkok, Phuket and Samui. For the sixth year in a row, National Real Estate Investor, the leading magazine for professional real estate investors, has ranked CBRE No. 1 out of the world’s top 25 property managers. The ranking is based on the total amount of space under management globally each year. As of 31 December 2008, CBRE was responsible for the management of 220 million square metres.
Picture: Mr. Jakchai Barlee (4th from right), the President of Energy Complex Co. Ltd., presents the property management agreement for the Energy Complex on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road to Ms. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr (4th from left), Managing Director of CBRE Thailand, witnessed by executives from both companies. CBRE will manage these energy-saving commercial buildings which will be fully occupied by the PTT group of companies, and the Ministry of Energy.
The Energy Complex is located on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road and consists of two grade A office buildings of 36 and 25 storeys, one service building, and two parking garages. The total space of approximately 300,000 square metres within this project will be occupied by the PTT group of companies including PTT Exploration & Production Plc., PTT Chemical Plc., Thai Oil Plc., and other companies related to the energy industry. An office of the Ministry of Energy will also be situated here. This project is scheduled for completion in Q4 2009.
Apart from its unique building architecture, the Energy Complex has been well designed to meet the standards of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system for new constructions in order to save energy and be environmentally friendly. The aerodynamic shape of its facade will help reduce the temperature and heat on the building’s surface. The buildings have also been designed to withstand earthquakes measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale that are 200 kilometres away on the fault line in Kanchanaburi. High-tech building management systems have also been installed.
Furthermore, retail space and facilities including a fitness centre, business centre, seminar rooms and an auditorium for 30-500 people, an exhibition room, restaurants, a 1,000-seat food court, banks, a roof garden, an outdoor exercise area, and parking for around 3,700 vehicles, have been provided for workers and visitors.
Ms. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand, said, “We are pleased that Energy Complex Co. Ltd. has appointed CBRE as the property manager of this major project which has a competitive edge in terms of technology, energy savings, and environmentally friendliness. This is a further step in the expansion of CBRE’s property management services in managing buildings with LEED standards which are well recognized as the global standard for green buildings. This appointment will help reinforce CBRE’s position as the leader in property management in Thailand.”
“We have set up teams of specialists for specific scopes of work based at the Energy Complex, including an environmental engineer as one of almost 50 engineers and safety professionals who have gained a Bachelor’s degree or a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety for High-rise Buildings, in order to ensure our client’s optimum level of satisfaction and confidence,” added Ms. Chanpen Tawoncharoenpon, Director of Asset Services at CBRE Thailand.
CBRE Thailand currently manages offices, retail, condominiums, apartments, and villas in Bangkok, Phuket and Samui. For the sixth year in a row, National Real Estate Investor, the leading magazine for professional real estate investors, has ranked CBRE No. 1 out of the world’s top 25 property managers. The ranking is based on the total amount of space under management globally each year. As of 31 December 2008, CBRE was responsible for the management of 220 million square metres.
Picture: Mr. Jakchai Barlee (4th from right), the President of Energy Complex Co. Ltd., presents the property management agreement for the Energy Complex on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road to Ms. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr (4th from left), Managing Director of CBRE Thailand, witnessed by executives from both companies. CBRE will manage these energy-saving commercial buildings which will be fully occupied by the PTT group of companies, and the Ministry of Energy.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
EA hooks Playfish, cuts jobs
Electronic Arts plans to cut its workforce by 17% as it tries to align its business with a transforming video game industry.
The company announced the lay-offs of 1,500 people just hours after it said it would pay at least $275 million to buy Playfish Inc, a maker of social online games popular on Facebook, MySpace and the iPhone. The lay-offs are expected to save about $100 million a year.
"We are focusing on what works and what matters," chief financial officer Eric Brown said in an interview.
Digital content makes up about 12%of EA's revenue. But it's growing, while industry sales from packaged video games are on the decline.
The cuts are in addition to the 1,100 jobs the company already slashed this year as part of a restructuring plan to shift focus to hit games.
On Monday, EA posted a net loss of $391 million, or $1.21 a share, in the fiscal second quarter, wider than the loss of $310 million, or 97 cents per share, a year earlier.
The company behind games such as "Madden NFL 10" and "The Beatles:Rock Band" reported net sales of $788 million in the July-September period,down 12% from the same time a year earlier.
These results only paint a partial picture of how EA performed during the quarter. When counting deferred revenue from packaged games with online components and games that are completely digital, EA reported adjusted earnings of $19 million, or 6 cents per share. That is up from an adjusted loss of $20 million a year earlier, and it compares with average analyst estimates of 7 cents per share.
With the acquisition of the two-yearold start-up, Playfish, EA is diving further into the lucrative world of social online games, which tens of millions of people play on Facebook, MySpace, the iPhone and other platforms.
Broadpoint Amtech analyst Ben Schachter said games on social networks "are a dynamic space, and the deal suggests EA sees a big potential for this market."
The company announced the lay-offs of 1,500 people just hours after it said it would pay at least $275 million to buy Playfish Inc, a maker of social online games popular on Facebook, MySpace and the iPhone. The lay-offs are expected to save about $100 million a year.
"We are focusing on what works and what matters," chief financial officer Eric Brown said in an interview.
Digital content makes up about 12%of EA's revenue. But it's growing, while industry sales from packaged video games are on the decline.
The cuts are in addition to the 1,100 jobs the company already slashed this year as part of a restructuring plan to shift focus to hit games.
On Monday, EA posted a net loss of $391 million, or $1.21 a share, in the fiscal second quarter, wider than the loss of $310 million, or 97 cents per share, a year earlier.
The company behind games such as "Madden NFL 10" and "The Beatles:Rock Band" reported net sales of $788 million in the July-September period,down 12% from the same time a year earlier.
These results only paint a partial picture of how EA performed during the quarter. When counting deferred revenue from packaged games with online components and games that are completely digital, EA reported adjusted earnings of $19 million, or 6 cents per share. That is up from an adjusted loss of $20 million a year earlier, and it compares with average analyst estimates of 7 cents per share.
With the acquisition of the two-yearold start-up, Playfish, EA is diving further into the lucrative world of social online games, which tens of millions of people play on Facebook, MySpace, the iPhone and other platforms.
Broadpoint Amtech analyst Ben Schachter said games on social networks "are a dynamic space, and the deal suggests EA sees a big potential for this market."
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