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February 22, 2022 10:10
PyeongChang Peace Forum 2022 Opened Under the Slogan of ‘Peace, Here and Now!’
Hosted by Gangwon Province, PyeongChang County, and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and organized by the PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation, the PyeongChang Peace Forum 2022 (PPF 2022)
February 21, 2022 13:50
Saudi Fund for Development Inaugurated New Infrastructure Projects in Djibouti Worth US$ 137 Million
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has inaugurated two new development projects in the water and housing sector and laid the foundation stone for a project in the transportation sector in Djibouti,
January 28, 2022 11:45
JETRO Osaka (Japan External Trade Organization): Making an Innovation Movement From Osaka
The Kansai region, which includes unique cities of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, is a massive market with a population of 24.65 million people and a GDP of approximately 100.05 trillion yen. It equals the me
January 25, 2022 13:50
The Japan Prize Foundation: 2022 Japan Prize Laureates Announced
The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2022 Japan prize today. Prof. Katalin Karikó (Hungary/USA) and Prof. Drew Weissman (USA) are co-winners of the Japan Prize in the fields of Mate
January 20, 2022 13:50
Mohammed bin Rashid honours 10 Winners of 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presented awards to the 10 winners of the 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize yesterday. The Prize
January 19, 2022 13:30
Busan Bids for Hosting the World Expo 2030 Busan Under the Theme of ‘Transforming Our World, Navigating Toward a Better Future’
Busan Metropolitan City is aspiring to host the World Expo 2030 at the Busan North Port which will run from May 1st to the end of October 2030 with the strong support of the Korean government. By h
January 13, 2022 09:00
Auth0 Public Sector Index Shows Governments Struggle to Provide Trustworthy Online Citizen Services
Auth0, a product unit within Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA), today released the findings of its first Public Sector Identity Index, a global research report that provides government technology leaders with insig
January 03, 2022 10:45
Spectacular #RAKNYE 2022 Fireworks Show Sets Two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Titles, Mesmerising Thousands of Visitors
Welcoming hundreds of thousands of spectators from around the world, the Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s Eve Celebrations (#RAKNYE 2022) dazzled all with a never-before-seen fireworks display that smashed t
December 27, 2021 11:20
Forest Whitaker, Ajay Banga, Juanes, Tokata Iron Eyes, Brandon Stanton, Dr. Lisa Su and Nicholas Donofrio to Receive the International Peace Honors Presented by PeaceTech Lab
The International Peace Honors (IPH), created by PeaceTech Lab, an award-winning non-profit organization founded by the United States Institute of Peace, will recognize Forest Whitaker, Ajay Banga, Ju
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
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