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May 07, 2021 09:50
Tampere, the ‘’Sauna Capital’’ of the world, applies to become the European Capital of Culture
Tampere is famous for having more public saunas than any other city in Finland. Now Tampere, the self-declared sauna capital of the world wants to be also the European Capital of Culture in 2026. F
Motor Presse TV Signs with SES for Video Cloud Services
May 04, 2021 16:20
Motor Presse TV Signs with SES for Video Cloud Services
German pay-TV broadcaster Motor Presse TV GmbH, a subsidiary of Motor Presse Stuttgart, announced it has extended its long-term partnership with SES by migrating to the leading content connectivity so
April 23, 2021 10:30
Utopia AI Determines Amounts of Hate Speech on Different Social Platforms
Online hate speech shows up most often on discussion forums, according to a Utopia Analytics study for the Ministry of Justice in Finland. The report found that discussion forums are home to 97% of id
Mari Kim, Missing and Found (2021) (Photo Courtesy of Mari Kim)
April 20, 2021 11:30
Korea’s First NFT Art Auction Sold Mari Kim’s Artwork for KRW 600 Million
Mari Kim’s Missing and Found (2021) - 10 seconds animated artwork was sold for 288 Ethereums at Korea’s first NFT art auction launched by Pica Project on March 17. The artwork, which had a starting
April 19, 2021 10:40
CGTN: Leading With Action: China in the Fight for Carbon-Neutral Future
Climate change is not taking a break from wreaking havoc in 2020, with the joint highest global temperatures on record, rampant bushfires, the faster rates of sea level rise and the extinction of some
April 14, 2021 17:40
CGTN: A City on the Rebound: How Hong Kong Can Move Forward
The past two years have been tough on the world, not just due to the pandemic but also the geopolitical volatility that has roiled many countries and regions. In East Asia, the financial hub of Hong K
April 14, 2021 16:20
Brightcove Announces Virtual Events for Business: A Broadcast-Quality Video Solution for Team-Level, Departmental, and Enterprise-Wide Events
Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the global leader in video for business, today announced the availability of Virtual Events for Business, an intuitive easy-to-use virtual event solution for highly rep
April 09, 2021 11:40
Gupshup Raises $100 Million from Tiger Global to Accelerate Conversational Messaging
Gupshup, the leader in conversational messaging, today announced it has raised $100 million in funding from Tiger Global Management, propelling the company’s valuation to $1.4 billion. This funding wi
April 05, 2021 17:20
Egypt Captivates World with Golden Pharaoh Parade
Twenty-two pharaoh mummies walked the streets of Cairo on Saturday evening in a stunning royal procession from the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
March 30, 2021 10:00
Ota City Cultural Promotion Association Project - “Ota Japanese Culture Festival Special Videos ‘Carrying on --National Treasures Preserving Traditions--’” Available Free Online on YouTube
Ota City Cultural Promotion Association has produced documentary videos shining a spotlight on some living national treasures (holders of important intangible cultural properties). This is because
March 24, 2021 16:30
CGTN: Xi's Fujian Tour: Forestry, Healthcare, Rural Revitalization
Forestry reform, reform of the medical and healthcare system, and rural revitalization were highlighted in Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s second day of his inspection tour in east China’s Fujian Provi
March 24, 2021 16:25
Caton Technology Receives US$50 Million Funding From Pasaca Capital Inc. to Accelerate Growth of IP Delivery Networks
Caton Technology (Asia) Limited, a pioneer in next-generation IP network transport solutions announced today a US$50 million majority equity investment from Pasaca Capital Inc., a California-based pri
March 24, 2021 15:00
CGTN：Why Did Xi Jinping Make Fujian His First Stop After Five-year Plan Approval?
As China‘s latest medium and long-term economic and social development plan was just approved at the country’s top legislature, President Xi Jinping has left Beijing for his first inspection trip to e
March 24, 2021 09:00
CGTN: Ecological Development Picks up Steam in China's Fujian Province, as Agricultural Talents Sent to Villages for Farming Tips
From expanding the use of reusable energy and desert greening to setting a concrete target for China‘s CO2 emission peak, the country is making its “green development” drive crystal clear as it tops B
March 23, 2021 15:00
CGTN: Gold Leaves Extracted From Sanxingdui, Some Preliminarily Repaired
The much anticipated archaeological excavation of Sanxingdui Ruins in southwest China's Sichuan Province is underway and multiple gold leaves have been extracted from the No.5 sacrificial pit. Many
March 22, 2021 17:50
On Supreme Master TV: Renowned Spiritual Leader Calls for Prayer for World Vegan
Today‘s society is evolving at an unprecedented rate with information being conveyed at blazing speeds and a global pandemic that has forced everyone to rapidly redefine their lifestyles. People aroun
March 22, 2021 11:20
CGTN: China Unveils New Discoveries From Sanxingdui, Over 500 Items Unearthed
Chinese archaeologists announced on Saturday that some new major discoveries have been made at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China, helping shed light on the cultural origins of the
March 11, 2021 17:50
CGTN: UK Regulator Criticized for ‘Act of Censorship’ by Banning CGTN
Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has been criticized for its decision to ban and fine China Global Television Network (CGTN) for political reasons. A group of journalists, filmmakers and ar
March 10, 2021 17:00
ImpactWayv™ Completes Beta Test of Its Social Impact Media and Technology Platform and Announces Upcoming Public Launch
ImpactWayv, Inc. is pleased to announce it has recently concluded the private beta test of ImpactWayv™, the company’s pioneering social impact media and technology networking platform that will launch
March 09, 2021 14:20
Square, Inc. Announces Plans to Acquire Majority Ownership Stake in Tidal
Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in TIDAL, the global music and entertainment platform that brings fans and
March 05, 2021 09:10
Ibsen Awards: Announcing Ibsen Scholarships 2021
Looking for funding for your performing arts project? The Ibsen Scholarship program offers funding for innovative performing arts projects worldwide. The scholarship program amounts to a total o
March 03, 2021 16:15
CMG Chief: ‘Ancient Chinese Literature’ TV Show Reveals Nation's Soul
The new hit television show “Ancient Chinese Literature” has promoted traditional Chinese culture and did well in telling Chinese stories to the world, said Shen Haixiong, the president of China Media
March 03, 2021 13:10
CGTN: What Are Generations of Chinese Communists Striving For?
The Communist Party of China (CPC), the ruling party of the world's most populous nation and the second largest economy, is turning 100 this year. What has been motivating the CPC to fight against one
March 02, 2021 20:35
CGTN: Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping: Why Do the People Support the CPC?
A Harvard study published last July reported that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has a high rate of support and satisfaction among Chinese people, at over 93 percent. Since the CPC was founded
March 02, 2021 11:45
Lenovo to Be Main Sponsor of Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2021
The world’s greatest adventure and action sports imagery contest, Red Bull Illume® returns in 2021 with global technology leader, Lenovo™, as its Exclusive Computing Sponsor. A showcase for the best o
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