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December 11, 17:00
Tourism in Asia and the Pacific Reach 85% of 2019 Levels, With Japan Standing out as One of the Top Earners Globally
In the first nine months of 2024, 1 billion tourists travelled to international destinations, reaching out 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer, it is
December 10, 11:12
SOPA 2025 Journalism Awards Open for Entries; Deadline Feb. 13
The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the best practices within journalism, announced today that the SOPA 2025 Awards for Editorial Excellenc
Entrepreneurs from Asian Countries and Regions Compete at AEA2024 Innovation Award held in Kashiwa-n
December 06, 10:40
Entrepreneurs from Asian Countries and Regions Compete at AEA2024 Innovation Award held in Kashiwa-no-ha
The Asian Entrepreneurship Award (AEA) Steering Committee is pleased to announce that AEA2024, the 13th annual innovation award event for fast-growing Asian startups, was held on November 20th and 21s
Sharjah Marks 53rd UAE Union Day, Celebrates with Global Audience (Photo: AETOSWire)
December 04, 16:30
Sharjah Marks 53rd UAE Union Day, Celebrates with Global Audience
The emirate of Sharjah today concluded celebrations to mark the 53rd UAE Eid Al Etihad (Union Day), showcasing the country’s vibrant culture and development story. Festivities took place over 13 days,
“Mt. Daisen: Japan’s Largest Livestock Market ~Livestock and devotion to Jizo Bodhisattva~” (Photo:
November 25, 14:15
Promoting Japan Heritage Stories Abroad to Stimulate Inbound Tourism - “Travel through Our History,” a Specially Produced Promotional Video for International Audiences Premieres November 22, 2024
Since 2015, the Agency for Cultural Affairs has designated stories that convey Japan’s culture and traditions through the diverse historical charms and characteristics of various regions as “Japan Her
Dubai Future Forum 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)
November 24, 10:55
From Brain-Computer Chips to Climate Change: Dubai Future Forum 2024 Predicts the Future of Humanity
Imagine your boss is a robot or your mind is connected to a computer chip. What does this mean for the future of humanity? Scientists from over 100 countries met this week at the Dubai Future Forum, t
NEWJAK wins Innovation Awards in the Metaverse and Content & Entertainment categories at CES 2025, p
November 18, 10:50
NEWJAK is Awarded Two Innovation Awards at CES 2025: Jeollanam-do Pavilion Expected to Perform Well
NEWJAK (https://newjak.net/), a leading XR (extended reality) technology company in Naju, Jeollanam-do (https://www.jeonnam.go.kr/), has been recognized on the global stage by winning Innovation Award
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. (Photo: AETOSWire)
November 15, 09:40
DEWA Reports Highest Top Line Results in History With a Record First 9-Month Revenue of AED 23.5 Billion and EBITDA of AED 11.8 Billion
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA), the Emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market
November 14, 16:50
Quit Like Sweden Celebrates Sweden’s Historic Milestone
Today, the Swedes have officially become smoke-free. Smoking prevalence across the country reduced to 5.3%. Remarkably, among those who have been benefited from Swedish policies during their entire li
Digital Cooperation Organization at Summit of the Future: Accelerating digital cooperation to drive
November 05, 15:25
Digital Cooperation Organization at Summit of the Future: Accelerating Digital Cooperation to Drive Digital Prosperity
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has concluded its participation at the UN Summit of the Future ahead of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week on September 22-23, 2024. The DCO’s activitie
Audience enjoying the MOKKOJI CONCERT
November 01, 10:19
2024 MOKKOJI KOREA on the European Stage
The 2024 MOKKOJI KOREA (https://www.mokkojikorea.com/) came to a successful end on October 6, 2024 (Sunday) in Budapest, Hungary. Hosted by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and orga
October 31, 14:30
Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness: Insights from the 2024 IPS Rankings
The results of the ‘Global Conference on IPS National Competitiveness Research’ were released on October 29, 2024. This conference was organized by aSSIST University, the United Nations Institute for
October 30, 10:45
World Stroke Organization Launches Global Coalition to Drive Policy Action on Stroke Care
On World Stroke Day, October 29, the World Stroke Organization (WSO) announces the launch of a global coalition aimed at accelerating policy action on stroke—now the second leading cause of death and
October 28, 15:50
2024 Global Conference on IPS National Competitiveness Research to be held on October 29
The Global Conference on IPS National Competitiveness Research, co-hosted by aSSIST University, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and SDG Management School, and organize
UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay launch joint report focusing on the role of women
October 27, 11:00
Women account for over 52% of the tourism workforce in Latin America, according to UN Tourism
UN Tourism and Paraguay‘s Ministry of Tourism present a joint report on the role of women in the regional tourism sector. The study is presented in the lead-up to the 1st Regional Conference on Women’
Countries Eligible for the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy in Yunnan Province (Graphic: Business W
October 24, 16:55
144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Unlocks Wonders of Yunnan: “Yunnan: A Many-Splendored Life” Awaits You
With the expansion of China‘s 144-hour visa-free transit policy, Yunnan Province has opened its doors wider to international travelers, extending to include Kunming, Lijiang, Yuxi, Pu’er, Chuxiong, Da
H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, CEO of the SFD, and H.E. Siniša Mali, Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Min
October 18, 14:30
Saudi Fund for Development Announces its First Presence in Serbia by Financing 3 Development Projects, Worth $205 Million
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed three development loan agreements with the Republic of Serbia worth $205 million to fund key projects supporting the agriculture, education and energy s
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner, 2nd Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Insun Kang, UND
October 17, 17:00
UNDP convenes ‘2024 Seoul Debates’ to explore innovative digital climate solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
The need for innovative and scalable solutions has never been more urgent as climate change continues to accelerate, hitting the most vulnerable countries and populations the hardest. Digital technolo
October 10, 15:45
METI will hold GGX Finance Summit
On October 15 (Tue), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will hold the GGX Finance Summit at Hotel New Otani Tokyo and on-line. In order to further develop discussions on transition fin
October 10, 13:50
Report Underlines the Importance of Innovation Towards a Smoke-Free EU
We Are Innovation (WAI) published a Briefing Paper titled “The EU’s Smoke-Free Future and the Role of Innovation — Findings from the Special Eurobarometer 539 (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=sm
Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2025 Finalists Pioneering Global Solutions (Photo: AETOSWire)
October 10, 11:40
Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2025 Finalists Pioneering Global Solutions
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has announced this year's finalists following a deliberation by its esteemed Jury. The winn
The 2024 Taiwan Design Expo will be held from Oct. 26 to Nov. 10 at the Tainan Art Museum Building 2
October 09, 12:15
Taiwan Design Expo to showcase Tainan’s unique culinary, fashion, and its soft power capabilities
The Taiwan Design Expo, the largest annual event in the country’s design industry, will take place from Oct. 26 to Nov. 10 in Tainan, spanning 16 consecutive days. This marks the fifth time Tainan has
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX. (Photo: AETOSWire)
October 04, 11:40
Green Mobility Hall at WETEX 2024 Highlights the Latest Innovative Solutions for Green Transport
The Green Mobility Hall at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) hosts leading local and international companies specialising in mobility, transport and green mobility logis
The Digital Cooperation Organization and the League of Arab States sign an MoU to accelerate digital
September 27, 13:30
The Digital Cooperation Organization and the League of Arab States Sign an MoU to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Economic Development
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global multilateral organization committed to enabling digital prosperity for all by accelerating the inclusive growth of the digital economy, signed a me
DCO Secretary-General commends Global Digital Compact at Summit of the Future (Photo: AETOSWire)
September 27, 10:05
DCO Secretary-General Commends Global Digital Compact at Summit of the Future
Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), said that “the digital divide the world faces today is multifaceted, encompassing gaps in digital intelligence, computi
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