May 20, 2012
19 February 2012
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Starting business without financial backup could be difficult. HSBC Thailand is thus setting to help guide potential students, to help boost the Thai economic society.
The most innovative, commercially-viable and technologically-advanced idea from Thai undergraduate and post-graduate students is being sought in a Business Plan writing competition, ‘HSBC Young Entrepreneur Challenge 2012’. The event is held for its eighth successive year.
Participating teams, comprising 2-3 students, will attend a series of free business workshops and compete for a development fund totaling over Bt200,000, made up of prizes, an overseas study package and cultural tours. Additionally, the Gold award winners will later compete and represent Thailand in the ‘Best of the Best Awards’ in Hong Kong.
Online applications are open at www.asiayechallenge.com/TH until March 15.

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