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June 03, 2021 15:40
Zayed Sustainability Prize 2022 Expands Global Reach With Submissions From Record 151 Countries
Following a six-month submissions phase amidst the prevailing restrictions imposed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability,
June 03, 2021 11:20
NET ZERO LEADERS SUMMIT (JAPAN BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2021) - MEETING THE CHALLENGE TO ACHIEVE CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2050 THROUGH A POSITIVE CYCLE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - ONLINE EVENT FROM WEDNESDAY, JULY 28
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) are pleased to announce the jointly organized “NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021)
June 01, 2021 10:10
Arts in Hong Kong Brings Together Global Hong Kong Super Fans to Enjoy a Relaxing “Sip Back & Sketch” Event
In celebration of the “Arts in Hong Kong” campaign, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) invited hundreds of media and Hong Kong Super Fans — socially influential people with an authentic connection to
May 24, 2021 16:40
The Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum Announced Deferment of Its Inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum to November 2022
Given the prevailing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the progress of global and local vaccinations, as well as the global position on safe travel, the Board of the Council of the Hong Kong Laureat
May 20, 2021 17:15
City of Tampere: Lumen Valo Wins the International Architectural Competition
The competition entry Lumen Valo has won the international architectural competition for the new Sara Hildén Art Museum building in Tampere, Finland. The winning entry was designed by architect Janne
May 07, 2021 11:00
Nearly 50% of Pandemic Costs Will Fall on Advanced Economies, World Government Summit Report Finds
A seminal report launched by the World Government Summit Organization (WGS) which highlights 21 critical priorities within five focus areas offers a source of direction for governments as they tackle
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
May 06, 2021 13:30
Beyond2020 Installs Lighting Solutions at the World’s Largest Refugee Camp in Bangladesh
Beyond2020, the UAE-driven humanitarian initiative has announced the deployment of critical solar energy lighting solutions at Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, lighting up
May 03, 2021 10:15
Jamaica Attracts Diverse Jobs in the Outsourcing Sector
Global outsourcing powerhouse, ibex, is increasing the diversity of jobs within Jamaica’s global digital services industry through an expansion of its current workforce of two thousand employees. The
April 29, 2021 13:40
Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation Launch Technology Prize Program to Propel Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Africa
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today launched the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize program, a multi-year initiative to focus global innovators and entrepreneurs on developing technolog
April 26, 2021 17:25
HKTB Chairman Welcomes Agreement to Relaunch Bilateral Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble
Dr YK Pang, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), welcomes the agreement between the Governments of the Hong Kong SAR and Singapore on relaunching the bilateral Hong Kong-Singapore Air Trave
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 14:40
Renowned French Sommeliers Appointed as Ambassadors for “Awasake,” a Sparkling Japanese Sake Exported to Over 25 Countries and Regions Throughout the World!
The Japan Awasake Association (Representative Director: Noriyoshi Nagai, President of Nagai Sake Inc.), an association established by brewers of sparkling Japanese sake “Awasake,” which is produced by
April 09, 2021 12:00
Western Union Foundation Announces New Partnerships to Advance Vaccine Education & Workforce Training in Q1/2021
The Western Union Foundation today announced its first-quarter 2021 programs, investing more than USD 1.25 million to mobilize youth to access jobs in the healthcare industry, assisting with COVID-19
April 08, 2021 17:10
One Month Countdown to Close of Zayed Sustainability Prize 2022 Submissions
With one month to go until the 6th of May submissions deadline, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding impact, innovation, and inspiration, has today issued a
April 01, 2021 15:30
World Government Summit Announces an Exceptional Edition for Best Minister Award
The World Government Summit (WGS) announced an exceptional edition of Best Minister Award to recognize prominent leaders from around the world who contributed to humanity and made notable achievements
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 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 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
VANK members picketing against Prof. Ramseyer's history distortion
March 15, 2021 17:30
Harvard Professor Ignites Uproar over ‘Comfort Women’ Claims; VANK Promotes a Global Project Publicizing the Problems of Professor Ramseyer's Thesis
Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a cyber diplomatic organization in Korea, announced that it currently promotes a global project which publicizes the problems of Harvard University professor
March 12, 2021 13:35
Elevate Prize Foundation Launches Application for $5M Elevate Prize
The Elevate Prize Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its second year of the Elevate Prize, which will commit $5 million in funding and services to 10 prize winners. The Foundation is sear
March 11, 2021 19:00
Global Immunization Possible by 2022 With Fair Vaccine Distribution, Says WHO COVID-19 Special Envoy
The World Government Summit Dialogues saw world leaders outline solutions to humanity’s most urgent challenges during the virtual event on 9-10 March. Dr. David Nabarro, Special Envoy on COVID-19 t
March 10, 2021 14:35
CGTN: Improving Hong Kong‘s Electoral System: What’s at Stake?
China is mulling improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) - but critics say it's a plan to eliminate opposition forces in the city. Why are improvements
March 10, 2021 10:50
World Government Summit “21 Dialogues” to Deliver 21 Post-Pandemic Predictions
The World Government Summit Dialogues will deliver 21 predictions for the future social, economic, and political order, between 9 - 10 March. The virtual event will host political and industry lead
March 09, 2021 16:50
High-Quality Healthcare, Education Systems Highlighted in China's Two Sessions
Building Healthy China and a high-quality education system are both important content in the draft outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for national economic and social development and the l
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