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December 17, 2021 14:00
Peru Wins 3 Awards at the World Travel Awards 2021
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PROMPERÚ) is proud to announce that Peru has been awarded three important distinctions at the global edition of the World Travel Award
December 13, 2021 14:35
Civil Society Organizations and Over 100 Governments Push for Reforms against Authoritarianism, Corruption, and Closing Civic Space
Days after the White House Summit for Democracy, thousands in the open government community will gather for the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea on December
December 13, 2021 14:05
Peruvian Nativity Scene Featured for Christmas 2021 in the Vatican
The traditional manger scene created by the Chopcca Nation from the Huancavelica region, located in the Peruvian heartland, is being shown at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City as of December 10th, ac
December 10, 2021 16:50
The Kavli Foundation Launches Two Kavli Centers for Ethics, Science, and the Public to Engage the Public in Exploring Ethical Implications Born from Scientific Discovery
Scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of nature and ourselves, with the potential to transform our everyday lives, yet can raise ethical concerns or risks for society. Cutting-edge neuros
December 08, 2021 17:40
Zencity Accelerates Collaboration Between Communities and Local Governments by Acquiring Civil Space
Zencity, the leading global community engagement technology platform for local governments, announced the acquisition of cutting edge digital engagement startup Civil Space, based in Vancouver, Canada
December 08, 2021 17:20
International Food & Beverage Companies Commit to Further Salt Reduction Globally
Members of the International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA) have developed the first-ever collective commitment by the food industry to implement globally set standardized targets for sodium reductio
December 01, 2021 09:20
Peru Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Amazon River Being Named a Natural Wonder of the World
Ten years ago Peru was front and center on the international stage thanks to the Amazon River, the longest and fastest-flowing river in the world, being named a natural wonder of the world by the New
November 24, 2021 13:50
ORIGYN Foundation Receives Strategic Investment of $20M from World-Renowned Investors, including Bill Ackman’s Table Management, Polychain Capital, Paris Hilton, Coinko and Vectr Ventures
ORIGYN Foundation, the Swiss nonprofit dedicated to identifying, authenticating and unlocking the powers of ownership for objects of value, has today announced a strategic raise of $20 million. Invest
November 24, 2021 10:55
Republic of Palau Partners with Ripple to Develop Digital Currency Strategy
Ripple, the leading provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions for cross-border payments, has partnered with the Republic of Palau to explore the country’s first national digital currency
November 22, 2021 16:03
2021 Jeonju Kimjang Culture Festival Held Online and Across the City until November 30
A festival where participants can learn Kimchi making is open in Jeonju, the city of taste. Jeonju City announced that the 2021 Jeonju Kimchi Culture Festival, an event organized by Jeonju Food Int
November 19, 2021 17:20
Saudi Fund for Development Marks the Completion of the $31 million Banjul International Airport Project in The Gambia
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) recently took part in an official inauguration ceremony to mark the completion of the Banjul International Airport Rehabilitation and Development Project in The Re
November 19, 2021 09:55
Republic of Kazakhstan defeats Statis -- Belgium Court of Appeal conclusively determines Statis defrauded arbitral tribunal and “deliberately misled” Swedish annulment courts -- reverses recognition and enforcement of USD 530 million arbitral award
A ground-breaking victory has been achieved by the Republic of Kazakhstan in its long-running efforts to bring to justice the Moldovan oligarchs Anatolie Stati and Gabriel Stati (“Statis”). On 16 N
The Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea has restructured World Online ICT shoW (ICTWOW).
November 12, 2021 15:10
MSIT of Korea Restructures World Online ICT Show Platform
The Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea (MSIT, Minister Lim Hye-sook) today announced that it has restructured World Online ICT shoW (ICTWOW), which is an integrating online platform to support inter
November 05, 2021 13:40
The Elevate Prize Foundation Announces its Second Annual Elevate Prize, Awarding Ten Social Entrepreneurs with $5 Million to Amplify Their Impact in Driving World Change
The Elevate Prize Foundation, in collaboration with MIT Solve, announced today the winners of the second annual Elevate Prize, which distributes $5 million across 10 diverse social entrepreneurs worki
November 04, 2021 17:45
Sharjah Ruler Launches First 17 Volumes of ‘Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language’
A historical cultural feat for the Arab world has been attained, as His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, released the first 17 vol
October 26, 2021 10:10
Peru Holds a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Its Pavilion at Dubai Expo and Wins 4 World Travel Awards
The Dubai World Expo took place in an electrifying musical atmosphere where thousands of attendees were captivated by the variety of artistic, musical and cultural expressions that characterize the di
October 22, 2021 16:15
Patient Safety Movement Foundation Welcomes New Leadership
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF), a global non-profit committed to achieving zero preventable patient harm and death across the globe by 2030, today announced Michael A.E. Ramsay, MD, FRC
Chungcheongbuk-do to Host the 2021 Online World Martial Arts Masterships and WMC Convention 2021
October 20, 2021 11:15
Chungcheongbuk-do to Host the 2021 Online World Martial Arts Masterships and WMC Convention 2021
The 2021 Online World Martial Arts Masterships (online.mastership.org) and World Martial Arts Masterships Committee (WMC) Convention 2021 (http://www.wmc-convention.com) will be held for six days from
October 18, 2021 14:30
First-ever Winners of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize announced at star-studded London Awards Ceremony
The Earthshot Prize has tonight revealed the first-ever five Winners at a glittering ceremony held in London. Each Winner will receive £1million prize money and a global network of support to scale th
October 15, 2021 17:22
2021 Jeonju Bibimbap Festival Opened Under the Title of World Bibim Week
Jeonju, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, announced that the 2021 Jeonju Bibimbap Festival, the typical gourmet festival of the city, is to be held on every weekend during October 9 - 31, 2021 in
October 12, 2021 09:50
UAE Government Launches “Moonshot Pilot Grant” to Turn Country Into Public Sector Innovation Hub
The UAE Government has launched the “Moonshot Pilot Grant” aiming to enlist experts from around the world to help develop and implement innovative ideas and projects to improve global public sector in
Thales Helps Electoral Commissions Ensure Voters’ Equality: “One Person, One Identity, One Vote”
October 08, 2021 16:20
Thales Helps Electoral Commissions Ensure Voters’ Equality: “One Person, One Identity, One Vote”
Thales, a world leader in digital security, has contributed to dozens of complex election programmes demonstrating a strong agility to support demanding election commissions. Each project being unique
Chungcheongbuk-do to Host ‘The Cosmetics & Beauty Expo Osong Korea 2021’ Online and Onsite Simultane
October 08, 2021 13:10
Chungcheongbuk-do to Host ‘The Cosmetics & Beauty Expo Osong Korea 2021’ Online and Onsite Simultaneously
‘The Cosmetics & Beauty Expo Osong Korea 2021,’ hosted by Chungcheongbuk-do and Cheongju and organized by the Osong Bio Promotion Foundation, will take place for five days from October 19th to 23rd on
October 08, 2021 11:10
Announcing the TIME TO ACT: Climate Action Forum
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing the “TIME TO ACT” climate action movement to accelerate viable decarbonization efforts. The TIME TO ACT: Climate Action Forum, which will be held rig
October 06, 2021 15:40
Lebanon’s PM Mikati Media Office Take on “Pandora Papers”
The Media Office of Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati has issued the following statement: In the context of the recently revealed “Pandora Papers”, it would be important to emphasize the fact t
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