The Global Partnership for Education and the Institute for Economics & Peace have released new research providing compelling evidence of the strong relationship between education and peace. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), have released new research providing compelling evidence of the strong relationship between education and peace. Released on the International Day of Education, the analysis demonstrates how improvements in education levels are closely linked to more peaceful societies. The past decade has been marked by lethal conflicts, crises and wars. Across the globe, wars keep taking countless lives, displacing civilians…
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Suzhou Pinyu Precision Mechanical Co., Ltd., parent company of SOTSU, welcomed Michael Locher-Tjoa, COO of SAP Greater China on January 11, 2024. Mr. Locher-Tjoa met with Pinyu and SOTSU CEO Jerry Ruxun Dong while also touring Pinyu and SOTSU’s manufacturing, design, engineering, assembly and operation facilities. Jerry introduced Pinyu and SOTSU’s vision to Michael: “We create innovative products that help people travel lighter, move faster and learn easier. We want to build ‘Made-in-China’ into ‘Designed-in-China’ and ‘Innovated-in-China.'” Pinyu recently launched SOTSU, the maker of SOTSU Portable FlipAction Monitor 16, the world’s first even-bezel portable monitor, a premium portable monitor that…
CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform today announced the top 2024 MarTech Trends which will transform the way brands deliver customer experiences. The convergence of data privacy regulations, advancements in AI and increasing demand for personalized content will redefine the MarTech landscape. Among other areas, here’s where CleverTap anticipates seeing the most activity in 2024: 1. AI: the new-age consultants As customer engagement evolves, Generative AI will go beyond mere suggestions to definitive prescriptions. It will guide brands toward optimal courses of action, transforming customer engagement into not only a personalized but strategically optimized experience. In 2024, this development will manifest…
CORRECTION BY SOURCE: Solta Medical’s Thermage(R) FLX and TR-4 Return Pad Receive Registration Certifications in China (*CORRECTION to the release that was posted earlier on January 18, 2024: The TR-4 Return Pad is approved for use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (as part of the Thermage FLX device registration) See sentence below.*) Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX:BHC) and Solta Medical, a global leader in the medical aesthetics market, today announced the approval of Thermage® FLX and the TR-4 Return Pad by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). [See *Correction above: The TR-4 Return Pad is not approved for use by…
Crypto Oasis, Crypto Valley, the DLT Science Foundation and Inacta Ventures Join Forces in a Groundbreaking Initiative.Crypto Oasis, Crypto Valley, the DLT Science Foundation, and Inacta Ventures united to unveil the Global Protocol Report at The Hub of Casper Labs in Davos on the 17th of January 2024. It is an exhaustive examination of DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) protocols that intends to empower decision-makers and policymakers with invaluable insights and data points, enabling them to plot their course in the burgeoning WEB3 space confidently. Highlights: The report has unprecedented transparency and clarity, granular insights, and an evolving analysis of DLT protocol attributes. It…
Dazz, the leader in security remediation, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Dazz to its annual Cloud 100 list. This list honors the 100 leading cloud companies for 2024 across five key categories: infrastructure, monitoring and management, storage, software, and security. CRN’s Cloud 100 list spotlights technology suppliers for their commitment to channel partners as well as their demonstrated innovation in cloud-based technology development. This list is the trusted resource for solution providers looking for technology vendors best positioned to support their cloud product and services needs. The Dazz Unified Remediation Platform gives CISOs holistic visibility across all their…
Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has commenced its 2024 winter drill program (“Winter Drill Program”) at its wholly owned, 8,668-ha Mia Lithium Property (the “Property”) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory of Quebec. The first hole of the Winter Drill Program was collared on January 18th and drilling has started at the west end of the more than 10-kilometre-long Mia Lithium Exploration Trend (the “Mia Trend”) which is located 22 km from the Billy Diamond Highway, proximal to major hydro-powerline and all-season road infrastructure. “We anticipate a…
The complexities of the trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability in the energy sector, warrants the urgent need for effective and adaptable regulatory policies. Against this backdrop, the world’s leading energy authorities will gather at the Energy Regulators Forum (ERF) from 15-17 May 2024, to chart a dynamic course for energy policy and regulatory advancements that will spearhead the energy transition. Held annually by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA), the 21st edition of the event will take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand hosted and supported by the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand. Taking…
foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), one of the leading talent platforms, today published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for December 2023, formerly published as Monster Employment Index (MEI). According to the Philippines fit report, there was a (10%) increase in the annual hiring activity from December 2022 to December 2023. The index reached 128 in December 2023, marking a significant leap from 116 in December 2022. According to the tracker, the hiring activity in the region has been gradual and has revealed a continuous improvement in the labour market. There was a (10%) rise in hiring activity in December…
China Resources Corporate Service and SWCS Corporate Services, two renowned professional corporate services providers, jointly announce the successful completion of the acquisition yesterday. More than 100 guests, including Dr. Kenneth LAM, Vice Chairperson of the General Committee of The Hong Kong Listed Companies; Mr. Levin WANG, CEO of Huatai International; Mr. LAN Yi, Vice General Manager of China Resources Group; representatives from the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association, Mainland Chinese enterprises in Hong Kong, industry associations, financial institutions, and professional service organizations, attended the completion ceremony in Hong Kong. At the event, Mr. ZHANG Liqiang, Executive Director, General Manager of…
‘HELLO TIENS, HELLO 2024’, TIENS Global Business Launch Conference was held at the TIENS International Health Industrial Park in Tianjin, China, on January 14. Mr. Li Jinyuan, Chairman of TIENS Group, delivered the opening keynote, stating that TIENS would cooperate with technology giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, Huawei and Tencent to implement a comprehensive digital transformation. As an essential part of this transformation, the ‘V-Moment’ was released. V-Moment’s ‘intelligent’ education platform has a global footprint and allows distributors to receive professional training anytime, anywhere, regardless of language or region. Another release was the ‘perfect’ supply chain system, the ‘Flying Lion…
– US$33 MILLION INITIAL INVESTMENT FROM REED MANAGEMENT (“REED”) TO BE PROVIDED TO LOOP INDUSTRIES AS NON-DILUTIVE CAPITAL TO FUND LOOP’S TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION GLOBALLY – REMAINING US$33 MILLION TO BE INVESTED IN A STRATEGIC JOINT VENTURE FOR COMMERCIAL ROLL-OUT OF INFINITE LOOPTM TECHNOLOGY IN EUROPE Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP) (the Company or Loop), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic and polyester fiber, announced today that the Company signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Reed, a European investment firm focused on high impact and…
In a powerful and unprecedented effort, the R.T. Weatherman Foundation has organized meetings in Washington, D.C., between the families of American military veterans who lost their lives in Ukraine and members of the United States Congress. This meeting is part of a broader effort to advocate for continued support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression. Andrew Duncan, co-founder of the R.T. Weatherman Foundation, emphasized the importance of this meeting. “We are beyond honored and privileged to bring our fellow Americans to Washington, D.C. They have sacrificed their health and the families have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of…
Network Optix, Inc. (Nx), a premier developer of enterprise video platforms, proudly announces the acquisition of Scailable BV, an innovative cloud-to-edge AI deployment and fleet management startup based in the Netherlands. Scailable’s cutting-edge development, deployment, and management tools allow AI developers or data ops teams to seamlessly deploy AI models from the cloud to any edge hardware device, re-train them, and manage an infinite fleet of edge AI pipelines. This not only streamlines operations but does so while minimizing spent time, effort, and cost. By integrating Scailable’s tools as a component of the Network Optix Video Platform, Network Optix and…
Aegis Trust & Custody (Aegis Custody) a regarded virtual asset custody that provides regulated custody services for Real World Asset Tokenization and cryptocurrency in the United States and Hong Kong, announced at an event yesterday, the establishment of the Digital Asset Service Hub (DASH) and Consortium with the support of Syndicate Capital Group (Syndicate Group). Being part of the DASH & Consortium projects, Aegis Custody is co-creating the Reference Operation Demo Labs (Custody+ Lab) in Cyberport as a showcase for the banking and financial sector. Aegis Custody also announced a strategic partnership with Forms Syntron Information (HK) Ltd. (FORMS HK,…
NSE Group (National Stock Exchange of India and NSE International Exchange) has once again emerged as the world’s largest derivatives exchange group in calendar year 2023 by number of contracts traded based on statistics published by Futures Industry Association (FIA), a derivatives trade body. National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is the world’s largest derivatives exchange for the fifth consecutive year in 2023. NSE is ranked 3rd in the world in equity segment by number of trades (electronic order book) in 2023, as per the statistics maintained by World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). The year has witnessed many milestones such as…
From development to launch, Vectara’s GenAI technology and team help innovators get to market faster. The announced partnership breaks new ground towards deploying a next generation of GenAI tools with Vertical focus. Vectara, the Trusted Generative AI Product Platform, and Plato Data Intelligence, creators of PlatoAi, have entered into a commercial agreement to unlock the power of Vectara via Plato AI’s Generative Intelligence platform. With an emphasis on secure, trustworthy, and transparent GenAI for enterprises, Vectara was the clear choice for developers who want a trusted provider to count on for MVPs and new product launches. Plato Data Intelligence offers…
Blockpass is proud to reveal a brand-new automation advancement that will see the KYC experience for its customers improved even further with the introduction of the Advanced KYC Bot(TM). Included as standard for all Managed Service add-on clients, the handy new bot will automate the KYC process even further, reducing the time and effort required for compliance by monitoring and processing flags to KYC profiles. Also available on a standalone basis for Enterprise customers, the Advanced KYC Bot(TM) builds on the capability of legacy KYC Bot versions which automatically approve a KYC profile if there are no flags raised for…
Seyond and Avikus on track to hit significant product delivery milestone Seyond (formerly Innovusion), a leading global provider of high-performance LiDAR solutions for autonomous vehicles and smart transportation, and Avikus, a pioneer in ship autonomous driving solutions, announced a significant step forward in their collaboration. Seyond is set to deliver its award-winning, ultra-long range LiDAR sensor, Falcon, to Avikus and their customers at scale. This is a critical milestone in Avikus and Seyond’s shared mission of creating safer and smarter boating. “We are honored that Avikus has selected our industry-leading LiDAR sensors to advance the development of autonomous technologies for boats,”…
Exosens is proud to announce the expansion of Photonis’ Ultimate Detection Scientific Imaging product portfolio with the introduction of the 25 mm Image Intensifier solution. This latest technology will be showcased at SPIE Photonics West from January 30 to February 1 at the Exosens booth #3273. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for attendees to explore Photonis’ cutting-edge 25 mm Image Intensifier model and other state-of-the-art technologies. Based on Photonis market-leading Hi-CE MCP technology, and available with advanced Hi-QE photocathodes, Photonis Image Intensifiers are widely recognized for their high quality and top-tier specifications. Available configurations include Single MCP, Dual…