Public Interest

USJF congratulates Foundation fellow Arfiya Eri on historic election to Japanese parliament

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) congratulates Arfiya Eri, an alumna of the organization's US-Japan Leadership Program (USJLP), on her historic election Sunday toJapan's parliament. Eri is the first person with Uyghur heritage to run as a major...

2023-04-24 12:41 2249

20+ Leaders of Hangzhou's Digital Tech Economy Exhibit at InnoEX

HONG KONG, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, is aiming to reshape itself as the leader of the national digital economy. 20+ Leaders of Hangzhou’s Digital Tech Economy Exhibit at Inn...

2023-04-18 12:35 1252

Mongolia Unveils Anti-Corruption Strategy

2030 national strategy outlines 45 objectives and 224 anti-corruption activities ULAAN BAATAR, Mongolia, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mongolian Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) or 'Anti Corruption Agency' unveiled a comprehensive 2030 national strategy to combat corruption ac...

2023-04-14 22:58 4755

NCCN Annual Conference Brings Up Important Questions for Improving Cancer Care

National Comprehensive Cancer Network's yearly conference for interdisciplinary healthcare providers focused on applying the latest evidence-based recommendations and fostering welcoming environments for patients and staff that lead to better treatment, outcomes, and quality-of-life for people wi...

2023-04-12 22:16 2538

95th Anniversary of of China Academy of Art: Series of Academic Events Kick off on its Launch Day

Get Firsthand Knowledge from the Masters, Follow the Footsteps of the Great HANGZHOU, China, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 95 years have passed by. The China Academy of Art (CAA) has developed itself into a national institution of higher education in fine arts with the most comprehensive discipl...

2023-04-12 16:43 3452

The Kingdom of Bahrain launches Golden License to attract large-scale investment projects

MANAMA, Bahrain, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain today announced the launch of a Golden License, providing incentives and streamlined services to foreign and local businesses with large-scale investment projects inBahrain, in an important step in the country's pursuit to incentivise investm...

2023-04-04 00:51 3686

AVPN's APAC Sustainability Seed Fund awards grants totaling USD 3 million to 13 sustainability innovators

~ Through the Fund, AVPN is empowering local impact organisations to drive transformative change in communities they serve ~ ~ 13 NGO grantees working to combat climate changes through technology innovation are announced at Asian Development Bank's SEAD Symposium 2023 ~ BALI, Indonesia, March 30...

2023-03-30 22:11 3860

The United States-Japan Foundation announces Jacob M. Schlesinger as new president/CEO

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) is delighted to announce the appointment ofJacob M. Schlesinger, a distinguished journalist, author, and leader, as its new president and chief executive officer. USJF is the largest independent American foundati...

2023-03-29 04:37 2211

Healthcare Revolution: Medical Tourism and the American Dream

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 15th annual Healthcare Revolution (May 23, 2023), the largest confluence of thought leaders in the world of healthcare, self-funded employers, brokers, and healthcare leaders, has launched, and this time with thought-provoking and insig...

2023-03-28 21:53 2808

ESG practices towards transformative change for a more sustainable world

By: Dr. Mucahid Mustafa Bayrak, Associate Professor, NTNU. 2022 APSSA Honorary Judge TAIPEI, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Currently, the world is facing multiple sustainability challenges at a global scale, such as the global climate crisis, our overreliance on fossil fuels, ecosystem collapse...

2023-03-27 07:00 3019

On 'National Puppy Day', Last Chance for Animals and Animal Liberation Wave Stage Dog Slaughterhouse, Demand Government to Crack Down on the Dog Meat Trade

SEOUL, South Korea, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 23, 2023, animal rights organizations Last Chance for Animals (LCA) and Animal Liberation Wave (ALW) set up a replica of a dog slaughterhouse in Sinchon,Seoul. Titled "National Puppy Day: Room of Truth," the exhibit showed the appalling ...

2023-03-24 06:41 2275

Global Heart Hub and the Global Coalition on Aging launch a Global Position Paper on Heart Valve Disease (HVD) and the Healthy Aging Agenda

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) and the Global Heart Hub (GHH) have released the global position paper"Heart Valve Disease: Harnessing Innovation to Save Lives, Mitigate Costs, and Advance the Healthy Aging Agenda",

2023-03-23 20:00 2366

New Report: Promoting a Sustainable Future for China's Travel Industry

Accor, together with Trip.com Group and McKinsey, launches whitepaper on sustainable travel inChina and sets out series of industry and consumer recommendations SHANGHAI, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in partnership with Trip.com Group, a leading global...

2023-03-15 21:56 3246

ICANN Celebrates International Women's Day with Two Female Leaders at the Helm

For the first time in the organization's 24-year history, its highest leadership roles are held by women. LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is celebrating an important milestone. For the first time in its 24-year history, t...

2023-03-08 21:00 3293

Savlon Swasth India announces Sachin Tendulkar as the World's First 'Hand Ambassador' to inspire billions to wash hands

NEW DELHI, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  In a unique move, Savlon Swasth India Mission unveiled the World's first 'Hand Ambassador' with one of the greatest cricketers of all time,Sachin Tendulkar. Globally revered for his immense contribution to the cricketing world, the Master Blaster, has ins...

2023-03-06 18:42 2959

FII Institute Hosting Global PRIORITY Summit in Miami This March

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute will host the global PRIORITY summit inMiami on March 30-31, 2023, bringing together people from all walks of life to discuss the highest priority for each segment of society as the world goes thr...

2023-03-06 17:00 3852

CGTN: How CPPCC proposals contribute to China's policymaking

BEIJING, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In one proposal by members of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, efforts had been urged to consolidate poverty eradication results through the drive to rea...

2023-03-06 09:53 3250

World's Leading Award for Animal Conservation Names Six Finalists

Conservation champions protecting jaguars, penguins, chimpanzees and more in the running for 2023 Indianapolis Prize and$250,000 award INDIANAPOLIS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc., the presenter of the world's leading award for animal conservation, today n...

2023-03-01 19:02 2097

Outstanding Contribution in Sustainability Award supported by Nobel Sustainability Trust Foundation

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobel Sustainability Trust Foundation (NSTF) announces the awardees of "The Sustainability Award- Outstanding Contribution in Sustainability" for year 2022. Awardee Mr. Xie Zhenhua, who is the Special Envoy for Climate Change, Ministry of Ecology and Envi...

2023-02-23 21:51 2691

ICANN Seeks Partner Organizations to Provide Internet Access During Emergency Situations

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its new Emergency Assistance Program for Continued Internet Access, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible organizations focused on supporting Internet access and ...

2023-02-22 00:21 2217
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