Public Interest

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 2663

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 5270

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 4129

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 4554

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 3596

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 5188

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 3146

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 1668

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 4878

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 2329

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 5791

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 4744

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 4111

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 2888

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 4520

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, ...

2025-12-31 13:01 5311

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Education Cannot Wait-supported UNICEF Accelerated Learning Programme enables a mother and daughter affected by floods and other crises to return to school in Pakistan.

PUNJAB, Pakistan, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a lively classroom in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, Salma Qadeer and Muqadas Zahra sit side-by-side, ready to learn. The desks are occupied by workbooks and pencils. The walls around them are filled with colorful posters and student artwork....

2025-12-31 10:00 6122

Urielle Envisions a Bright Future

Education Cannot Wait-funded UNICEF Training Centres for Children with Vision Impairments empower children to reach their full potential in theCentral African Republic. BANGUI, Central African Republic, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Urielle

2025-12-30 16:00 4636

Masa Draws the Sea Again

The Norwegian Refugee Council's Better Learning Programme, funded by Education Cannot Wait, delivers mental health and psychosocial support alongside education for children inGaza. GAZA, Palestine, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a tent in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, 12-year-old Masa

2025-12-30 13:50 3045

2025: A year of accelerating sustainable business

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 2025 was a year of challenges, a year of action and, most importantly, a year where it became increasingly clear that change is possible through shared ambition. In the face of complex global challenges, the UN Global Compact demonstrated that through coll...

2025-12-19 05:35 923
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