Briefs

Last year’s total value of animated film-related sector in Thailand Bt3.5 million and this figure is expected to rise this year.
The country is an attractive destination for both international and domestic animated film producers while Thailand has talented people working in this industry, according to the Software Industry Promotion Agency (public organisation) and the Department of International Trade Promotion of the Commerce Ministry.
This month eight local animated film production houses attended the Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2017, where they engaged in licensed trading with overseas partners worth Bt56 million. 

Casey to speak at Asia
Ireland Business Awards

Broadcaster and publishing entrepreneur Norah Casey will be the guest speaker at the inaugural Asia Ireland Business Awards on January 26 at The Conrad Hotel, Bangkok. 
 Casey was formerly a Dragon in the popular television series Dragons’ den and is a well-known radio and television personality. Her book ‘Spark!” was published by Penguin in 2015 and her TedX talk ‘The Cure for Grief” has been watched by thousands.
 The Asia Ireland Business Awards aim to celebrate and showcase the achievements of men and women with business links to Asia and Ireland who have achieved outstanding success and have greatly contributed to their industries.
 To mark the opening event this year, Susan Whelan, chief executive of Leicester City FC, will receive the inaugural Outstanding achievement in Business Award.
Dublin-born Whelan has played a pivotal role in Leicester City’s incredible success as last year’s winners of England’s Premier League. 
She was appointed to the Leicester City board as the owner’s representative when King Power completed its takeover of the Club in 2010 and in July 2011 she was appointed CEO.
 The event promises to be a special gathering of influential Thai and Irish business leaders, diplomats and those with an avid interest in business and sport.
 Bookings can be done via [email protected].