During the visit by Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister, Shimadzu Corporation signed a letter of intent with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) to cooperate in research and innovation. The LOI covers the promotion of joint research and development, knowledge sharing, personnel exchanges and academic conferences.
On 5 October, Shimadzu Corporation signed a letter of intent with Thailand's NRCT and TISTR to cooperate in research and innovation. The LOI was signed in conjunction with the visit by Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and the parties confirmed that they would promote cooperation based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit and mutual respect.
The areas of cooperation are said to include the promotion of joint research and development, the sharing of technology and knowledge, personnel exchanges and academic conferences. The Thai government plans to strengthen collaboration with universities, research institutions, companies and overseas partners. In the ASEAN region, Shimadzu Corporation provides analytical and medical equipment primarily through Shimadzu (Asia Pacific), and aims to help address social issues through collaboration with research institutions in the region.
Attendees included the director of the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research, the secretary-general of NRCT, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and Shimadzu Corporation's president and representative director. Their enthusiasm for building future cooperation was expressed.
As part of its global expansion, Shimadzu Corporation is strengthening its ASEAN operations. It plans to continue deepening collaboration with research institutions in Japan and overseas and contribute to addressing social issues.