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Abe state funeral, U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit, World Bank update

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral will be held in Tokyo on Tuesday despite public opposition. The event is expected to cost the Japanese government more than $11 million. U.S. President Biden is set …

Fed raises interest rates; World Bank asks if global recession is coming

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has again raised interest rates by three-quarters of a point and the action has again produced speculation about whether the latest move to control inflation will have the unintended consequence of …

Additional World Bank Financing to Strengthen Social Programs in Buenos Aires Province

WASHINGTON D.C., September 21, 2022 – The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$ 50 million loan to support social safety net programs in Buenos Aires Province. These include the electricity social tariff and food assistance programs, which reach …

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Vietnam seeks stronger education partnership with US

Washington D.C (VNA) - Minister of Education Nguyen Kim Son on September 25 concluded his US working trip that aimed to strengthen education partnership between the two countries. Along with attending the Transforming Education Summit, Son had meetings …

Groundbreaking 'eco-warrior' Dave Foreman dies at 75

Dave Foreman put words like biodiversity and extinction on the map. The former Tucsonan launched two groundbreaking environmental movements: the radicalism, civil disobedience and "monkeywrenching" of Earth First in the 1980s, and the " …

A very successful US trip for President BBM

Arriving on presidential flight PR001 from Manila to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, we were extremely honored to welcome President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his official visit to the United States – his first trip to the Western world …

POLITICO U.N. Playbook: China vs. Metallica — Michel’s moment — Fear not the robot revolution

POLITICO’s must-read briefing on the world’s biggest diplomatic stage. By SUZANNE LYNCH and RYAN HEATH Send tips here | Tweet @suzannelynch1 and @PoliticoRyan  | Listen to the newsletter and view in your browser Good morning from New York, where it’s Day 5 …

POLITICO Playbook: Trump vs. James — and Pelosi vs. Raskin

With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross DRIVING THE DAY HEADLINE OF THE DAY —“Trump super Pac raised just $40 in August in sign of weakness,” FT. (That’s not a typo: 40 bucks.) THE TWO BIG STORIES IN TRUMP WORLD: 1. In a Wednesday night ruling, a three- …

What is China really doing in the Global South?

Below is a complete transcript of the Sinica Podcast with Eric Olander and Cobus van Staden. Kaiser Kuo: Welcome to the Sinica Podcast, a weekly discussion of current affairs in China, produced in partnership with The China Project. Subscribe to Access …

Communiqué of the U.S.-Europe Group on Afghanistan

Begin text: Special Envoys and Representatives for Afghanistan of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States met in Washington D.C. on September 15, 2022, to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Other …

What Can Guyana’s Gas Reserves Do For Agri-Business?

By Jerry Haar And Cristina Caus News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Sept. 21, 2022: The Guyanese economy has been known for quite a long time for a traditional economic system, in which most of the population was engaged in agricultural activities. As late …

Members of the Norwegian Parliament visit Luther

On September 14, 2022, members of the Norwegian Parliament visited Luther to speak about Norway’s parliamentary system and the contemporary political issues Norway is facing. The 45-minute lecture was held in Olin 102. In total, there were 16 members of …

Barrasso: Long-Duration Energy Storage is Critical for Maintaining Electric Reliability

Click here to watch Ranking Member Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a full committee hearing to examine …

Rise of Indian Tycoon Adani Tied to Booming Indian Economy

The rise of Indian tycoon Gautam Adani in the past few years has been coupled with India’s rapid growth and influence, against the backdrop of global economic downturn. As the United States shifts its global strategic focus to the Indo-Pacific region in …

Ex-Trump official allegedly threatened to "burn" down development bank over affair charges

The president of the Inter-American Development Bank, Mauricio Claver-Carone, allegedly threatened to "burn" or "bring" the bank down over an investigation into a rumored affair he had with a female staffer, according to an outside …

POLITICO U.N. Playbook: Biden’s big day — Zelenskyy zooms in — Truss on the world stage

POLITICO’s must-read briefing on the world’s biggest diplomatic stage. By SUZANNE LYNCH and RYAN HEATH Send tips here | Tweet @suzannelynch1 and @PoliticoRyan  | Listen to the newsletter and view in your browser Good morning from New York, where it’s Day 3 …

Business Network for Offshore Wind releases fall events lineup

Photo Credit: Getty Images The Business Network for Offshore Wind (Baltimore, Md., U.S.) has published its 2022 fall schedule for offshore wind energy events. The lineup includes new network events focused on key industry sectors, from ports and vessels to …

Appeal of Conscience Foundation Honors Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi with 2022 World Statesman Award and Robert ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an interfaith organization dedicated to religious freedom and human rights and its President and founder Rabbi Arthur Schneier, presented the 2022 World Statesman Award to …

Astera Launches Astera Data Services for No-Code API Lifecycle Management at the Big Data LDN 2022

The new API management solution empowers businesses to manage their entire API lifecycle and integrations in a unified platform with zero coding WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Astera …

SCRYPT Digital becomes liquidity provider for AlgoTrader

SCRYPT Digital will be providing liquidity for AlgoTrader’s modular trading platform to satisfy the increase in institutional demand. ZUG, SWITZERLAND , September 26, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCRYPT Digital, the Swiss-regulated company …

CEOs Should Blow Up the Performance Review Process – Not Reinstate It

The 'W5' is a Better Way to Coach and Motivate Team Members to Raise Performance MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, USA, September 26, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a pandemic pause, many CEOs have signaled their plans to bring back the loathed …

Transforming the Power and Reach of E-Commerce

Marisa Kenson, the Chief Visionary and Founder of CBS, adds Tom Fisher to the CBS Advisory Board NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creator Business Solutions Inc. (CBS) continues to transform the …

Delphos Advises Leading Mongolian Bank on USD 15 million Debt Financing for Green Loans and SMEs

Delphos served as the exclusive financial advisor to Bogd Bank to secure a commitment from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 26, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delphos, the leading DFI- …

Supporting female businesses; TFG advocates for Women In Trade on the world stage

Striving to #BreakTheBias, Trade Finance Global joins the OWIT UK at the 2022 WTO Public Forum to raise the voice of women business owners. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 26, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Striving to #BreakTheBias, Trade Finance …

VEON's Banglalink Ramps Up Internet Speeds in Bangladesh to Accelerate Digital Services in Rapidly Growing Economy

Amsterdam, 26 September 2022: VEON Ltd. VEONVEON)), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that Banglalink, its operating company in Bangladesh, is launching next generation 4G networks nationwide …

Valneva Provides Further Update on its COVID-19 Activities

Saint-Herblain (France), September 26, 2022 – Valneva SE VALNVLA, a specialty vaccine company, today announced a further update on its COVID-19 vaccine activities. The Company had previously communicated that it would invest in further development of a …

Introducing Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale—A New Holiday Shopping Event for Members to Save Big October 11 and October ...

The new 48-hour event gives Prime members exclusive early access to holiday deals, including on must-have brands like Peloton and New Balance, and Amazon's lowest prices of the year on select products from brands like Caudalie, Murad, and Philips …

Dr. Jeanne Bolger to chair Board of Directors of Belgium-based vaccine technology company AstriVax

Dr Jeanne Bolger brings over 35 years of management experience in the pharmaceutical industry to the new Belgium-based vaccine technology company. Last month, AstriVax closed its funding round – led by V-Bio Ventures and Fund+ – on 30 million euros. With …

Marine Auxiliary Engine Market is Expected to Reach USD 2,807.4 Million at a Healthy CAGR of 3.9% CAGR by 2030 - Report ...

New York, US, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), "Marine Auxiliary Engine Market Research Report Information By Fuel, Power, Application- Forecast 2030", the market is …

Don't Use Drugs and Ride: Hospitals Treat Thousands of Drug-Related Bike Injuries Each Year

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From 2019 to 2020, more than 11,000 people who had been using drugs were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries that occurred while riding a bicycle, according to a new report in the Journal …

Procore Opens First MENA Office in Dubai to Reinforce Industry Commitment

Regional office opening strengthens Procore's mission to connect everyone in construction on a global platform The new office will act as in-region hub for construction technology experts to partner with the industry and help local customers on every …

Proactive news headlines including Antilles Gold, Arovella Therapeutics, Kinetiko Energy and Dundas Minerals

Sydney, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in Australia, has covered the following companies: Antilles Gold Ltd (AAUANTMF has completed four preliminary diamond drill …

UAV Market 2026, Increasing Defense Spending On Unmanned Technologies to Boost Growth - Technavio

CellResearch Corporation (CRC) to present promising new stem cell products for the treatment of chronic diabetic foot ...

-  CRC data on cord lining media for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers has been accepted at the DFCon, with Dr Wong Keng Lin Francis, CRC's latest KOL, presenting his findings to world leaders in the field of DFU. -  Similarly, the results of …

Change in the Roche Board of Directors

Basel, 26 September 2022 - Roche (RO ROG,RHHBY announced today that Julie Brown has notified the Board that she will step down as a member of the Roche Board of Directors as she has accepted a management role at another pharmaceutical company. This change …

T-cell lymphoma Market 2026, Growing Geriatric Population to Boost Growth - Technavio

Machine Vision Market Anticipated to Garner USD 21.35 Billion by 2030 Registering a CAGR of 12.55% - Report by Market ...

New York, US, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), "Machine Vision Market Analysis by Type, By Application, By Components, By End Users - Forecast till 2030" valuation …

Sampo plc's share buybacks 23/09/2022

SAMPO PLC                 STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE         26/09/2022 at 08:30 am Sampo plc's share buybacks 23/09/2022 On 23/09/2022 Sampo plc (business code 0142213-3, LEI 743700UF3RL386WIDA22) has acquired its own A shares ( …