Public Interest

CAS Announces 2026 CAS Future Leaders

Global program equips outstanding early-career scientists with leadership skills to shape the future of science COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) specializing in scientific knowledge management, is pleased to announce the 2026 C...

2026-03-19 21:00 1832

ProtectHealth strengthen PeKa b40 health screening promotion with Hospital Shah Alam staff in Program Ziarah MADANI

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn. Bhd., as an implementing agency under the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), continues to strengthen efforts to promote the Skim Peduli Kesihatan for the B40 group during the Program Ziarah MADANI at Hospital Shah ...

2026-03-18 14:26 2126

Program launched in Indonesia to help end the dog meat trade by finding traders alternative livelihoods

KUPANG, Indonesia, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A dog slaughterhouse and a dog meat restaurant in Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara Timur province, which between them slaughtered or served up dogs for more than 45 years, have closed for good as part of an initiative toend the dog meat trade

2026-03-17 03:51 1319

Global Philanthropy and Education Leader Maysa Jalbout Appointed Director of Education Cannot Wait

View Original GENEVA, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global philanth...

2026-03-12 12:20 2482

LIXIL Reaches Major Milestone in Impact Strategy, Improving Sanitation and Hygiene for 103 Million People Globally

TOKYO, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LIXIL Corporation ("LIXIL", TSE Code: 5938), maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced that it has achieved its ambitious goal of improving sanitation and hygiene for 103 million people[1]. Achieving this milestone, the primary target of ...

2026-02-23 17:14 4611

Indian, Regional, and Global Partners Launch Initiatives to Address Extreme Heat in South Asia

The World Health Organization (WHO)–World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Climate and Health Joint Programme, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Wellcome announce new regional efforts to connect climate science to health action to prevent heat impacts, help communities flourish, and save lives. M...

2026-02-20 04:56 6794

OneSchool Global Appoints Dr. Anat Hassner as Chief Operating Officer to Lead Global Strategy

Veteran strategy and transformation leader to drive growth framework, operational excellence, and life-readiness mission across OSG's global network SYDNEY and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OneSchool Global (OSG), a global educational system with more than 120 campuses across 2...

2026-02-19 23:15 5376

Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet Launches India Grids of the Future Accelerator at Mumbai Climate Week, Anchored by up to $25 million deployment

* New national platform to accelerate India's grid modernization and power distribution reform, supported by All India DISCOM Association (AIDA), International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Champion Utilities * Will deploy up to $25 million by 2028 with an ambition to unlock $100 million by 2030 ...

2026-02-18 13:01 5261

Technology for Change Asia 2026 to decode innovation for business growth

HONG KONG, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Economist Impact will host Technology for Change Asia 2026  on March 11th and 12th at the Hopewell Hotel. This premier event convenes over 700 industry and government leaders to pinpoint solutions that will help businesses prosper in...

2026-02-16 09:05 4871

OneSchool Global Wins "Virtual Event of the Year" for Perfect Pitch at Ragan Video, Visual & Virtual Awards

Global student pitch competition recognized for high-impact virtual engagement, real-world learning and cross-campus collaboration SYDNEY and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OneSchool Global (OSG), a global educational system with more than 120 campuses in 20 countries, has earn...

2026-02-12 23:00 6213

Response by New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited to the Government's Announcement of the Transport Strategy Blueprint

HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited ("New Lantao Bus") expresses its support for the Government's announcement of the Transport Strategy Blueprint and welcomes the holistic and forward‑looking direction set out for the long‑term development of Hong Kong's...

2026-02-06 16:59 3338

21 Asian Countries Among 93 Worldwide at Risk of Losing Nearly 23 Million More People by 2030

* ISGlobal, supported by Rockefeller Foundation, analyzed impact of severe global aid cuts in 93 countries, with 21 in Asia * New study published in The Lancet finds slashing global aid, particularly by US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases BANGKOK, ...

2026-02-03 07:40 1718

Australian Public Sector AI Adoption Ramping Up, Yet Progress Hampered by Fragmented Systems and Data

SYDNEY, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) reveals AI adoption in the public sector has gained rapid traction, with 70% of public sector workers reportin...

2026-02-03 06:30 5050

GTIA Announces $5 Million Charitable Giving Commitment for 2026

Members Help Power a More Than 160% Increase Over 2025 Giving OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) today announced a major expansion of its charitable investments, approving$5 million in giving for 2026—an increase of more than 16...

2026-02-02 23:00 2426

Tech Trends 2026: APAC CIOs Confront Rising Risk and Execution Pressure at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane

Across the Asia-Pacific region, CIOs are navigating accelerating AI adoption, regulatory complexity, and rising execution pressure simultaneously. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, March 17 – 18, 2026, the Tech Trends 2026 session will equip IT leaders with a strategic lens to assess emerging ...

2026-01-23 08:06 5911

DIA Launches ASCENT Platform and LIFT Biotech & Startup Program to Accelerate Emerging Innovation

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drug Information Association (DIA) today announced the launch ofDIA ASCENT , a new global platform designed to support early-stag...

2026-01-21 21:39 4865

Australian Olympic Champion Steven Bradbury to Keynote Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane

As IT leaders across the Asia-Pacific region face rising execution pressure amid accelerating AI adoption, resilience, decision-making, and adaptability have emerged as critical leadership capabilities. Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, March 17 and 18, 2026, will bring these themes into focus wit...

2026-01-20 10:06 4254

EARTHDAY.ORG ANNOUNCES GLOBAL THEME EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 2026: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EARTHDAY.ORG, together with partners worldwide, today announces the global theme for Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet—a rallying cry for people everywhere to reclaim their voice, their rights, and their future. Other than limited signs of progress, ...

2026-01-14 18:00 3080

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY IS COMMEMORATED IN PURE GOLD AND SILVER IN THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT'S LATEST COLLECTOR COIN OFFERING

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- One hundred years after the incorporation of the country's largest veteran support and community service organization, known today as The Royal Canadian Legion (the Legion), the Royal Canadian Mint has issued finely crafted pure gold and silver coins to r...

2026-01-13 22:00 5213

From Livestock to Learning: Kansa's Story

An Education Cannot Wait-funded, Norwegian Refugee Council and Save the Children-supported holistic education programme is bringing internally-displaced children to school for the very first time inEthiopia. BABILE WOREDA, Ethiopia, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When Kansa was eleven years old, ...

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