BANGKOK, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, continues to strengthen the capabilities of Thai entrepreneurs as they expand into international online markets through the fourth training and seminar session for Thai e-commerce store representatives.
Held under the Global Thai Product Export Management System Project, the programme aims to provide Thai businesses with practical knowledge and structured support for selling Thai products through international e-commerce channels.
The session took place on 23 June 2026 at the Grand Chambray Ballroom, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok. It brought together Thai entrepreneurs, e-commerce store representatives, partner organisations and international trade experts to help businesses prepare for more effective expansion into overseas markets.
The opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Supaporn Sukmak, Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion. She underscored that success in cross-border e-commerce requires more than quality products.
"Today, operating in international e-commerce markets is no longer dependent solely on product quality. Businesses must also be ready across multiple dimensions, including store management, digital marketing, consumer data analytics, order fulfilment, logistics and systematic after-sales service."
The training focused on practical knowledge for Thai entrepreneurs seeking to enter overseas e-commerce markets, which have become an increasingly important channel for reaching international consumers. As digital platforms, logistics systems and consumer behaviour continue to evolve rapidly, businesses need the right knowledge, tools and operational readiness to compete effectively.
The programme featured expert-led sessions on key areas that Thai entrepreneurs should prepare for before entering international markets. Mr. Porsche Jarumon, Commercial Affairs Officer, Senior Professional Level, and Acting Industrial Property Expert at the Department of Intellectual Property, delivered a session on trademark management and intellectual property protection, highlighting essential foundations for developing and safeguarding Thai brands in global markets.
Participants also gained insights from Dr. Nareerat Rattanapornwisetkul, Chairman of Thai Pavilion Group Co., Ltd., who presented on "Decoding the New Chinese Consumer and Opportunities for Thai Products in the Chinese Market." Her session explored emerging consumer trends in China, purchasing behaviour and opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs to reach Chinese consumers more effectively through cross-border e-commerce.
In addition, Mr. Promsin Boonchan, Founder and Managing Partner of Prom Legal Solution Co., Ltd., shared legal guidance and key considerations for Thai businesses selling products through international e-commerce platforms. His session focused on legal compliance, risk management and important precautions entrepreneurs should address before operating in overseas markets.
Another key highlight of the event was an overview and live demonstration of the project's system. Participants were introduced to the Global Thai Product Export Management System through a step-by-step walkthrough, covering areas from product data preparation to digital tools that support businesses in expanding into international markets.
The training also created an opportunity for participants to exchange perspectives, raise business-related questions and build connections with entrepreneurs, support organisations and project partners. These collaborative networks are expected to play an important role in helping more Thai products reach consumers worldwide.
Amid rapidly changing global economic conditions and technology-driven trade behaviour, DITP remains committed to creating new opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs. Through the development of essential tools, systems and collaborative networks, the Department aims to strengthen the international competitiveness of Thai products and lay the foundation for sustainable growth in the borderless economy.
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DITP Equips Thai Entrepreneurs for Global Growth through Fourth Cross-Border E-Commerce Training
Company to Redomicile to Singapore; Partnership Approves Centalion as New Global Brand
GENEVA, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The employee partnership that owns Gunvor Group Ltd (the "Company") has voted to change the name of the Company to Centalion Group Ltd to reflect its evolution under a new ownership structure, leadership model, and strategic outlook for the future. The Company concurrently announces its intention to redomicile its corporate headquarters from Cyprus to Singapore.
"The name Centalion reflects who we are: one team, moving together, at the heart of the global energy markets," said Gary Pedersen, Chairman and CEO of Centalion. "We're making this move from a position of strength. Together we have built a disciplined, entrepreneurial firm that is accelerating our position as one of the world's leading physical energy and metals traders. Singapore and our new identity are the next chapter in that story."
The intended move of the Company's corporate headquarters to Singapore, where it has maintained a presence since 2006, is supported by the country's well-established legal and business environment, deep financial and trading infrastructure, and international business community. Centalion's main trading offices will, in addition to Singapore, remain in Geneva, Switzerland, and Houston, Texas, where the Company's Chairman and CEO is based.
Alongside the intended relocation, the Company is unveiling a new identity: Centalion. The rebranding marks the next stage in the natural evolution of the business following the completion of the December 2025 management buyout. It further supports the strength of the Company's trading activities across the energy spectrum – including crude oil, refined products, natural gas and LNG, power and battery storage, biofuels, and carbon credits – complemented by a growing metals and minerals trading business and significant global shipping operations. The Company is also increasingly active as an investment partner of choice in gas- and power-related infrastructure in various regions around the globe.
Centalion traded record volumes in the first half of 2026, supported by a global workforce of more than 2,000 people, and continues to expand across its trading hubs in Calgary, Geneva, Houston, London, Singapore, and Stamford.
Renaming and Rebranding Process
The decision to rename and rebrand followed a full partnership referendum held in July 2026, after six months of employee engagement and external market-positioning research conducted by world-leading brand specialist Landor. The name "Centalion" reflects a group that moves as one, capturing the strength and unity of the partnership and its commitment to upholding and maintaining the Company's leading position in global commodities trading. More than simply an "oil trader", the Company's future will continue to be built upon the breadth of its current business by advancing growth in the physical energy, metals and minerals markets, and related investments supporting the new energy economy and promoting global energy security.
Notes on Rebranding and Redomiciling
The Company's new name and brand, Centalion (Sen-TAL-yon; rhyming with "battalion"), will be used from today; however, the rollout of the new identity across the Company's subsidiaries, trading offices, and other locations worldwide will take place over the coming months. Relationships with counterparties, banks, vendors, and other business partners are unaffected by the change, as neither the Company's legal personality nor its rights and obligations will change, with all existing contracts and arrangements of the Company remaining intact.
Similarly, the redomicile of the Company to Singapore will involve the transfer of the existing legal entity to a new location rather than the incorporation of a new legal structure. The timing of the completion of this intended redomicile remains subject to the Company finalizing applicable local regulatory approvals and documentation requirements.
About Centalion Group Ltd
Centalion Group is one of the world's largest independent commodities trading companies, which creates logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy, power, metals and minerals from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. With investments in strategic infrastructure—upstream oil and gas production, terminals, refineries, power plants, batteries and storage—Centalion further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain. For more information, visit Centalion.com
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Gunvor becomes Centalion
Gunvor becomes Centalion
