Public Interest

AAHRPP Accredits Three More Research Organizations, Including First in Australia and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs today announced that it has awarded accreditation to its first organization inAustralia, a second U.S. Department of Defense entity and one of the largest hospitals inTaiwan. Th...

2020-03-26 00:48 1576

Sinopec Puts Its First Meltblown Non-Woven Fabric Line into Production

BEIJING, March 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Forty-eight hours ahead of schedule, Sinopec Corp,China's leading energy and chemical company, put its first melt-blown non-woven fabric assembly line into operation at its Yanshan factory inBeijing on March 6. The Yanshan factory is a converted 3600 square ...

2020-03-08 13:01 1808

Millions Raised by AmCham China Members for Wuhan Relief Efforts

BEIJING, Feb. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus has presented unprecedented challenges for many, but the US business community inChina has responded magnificently. To date, member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce inChina (AmCham China) have made d...

2020-02-15 21:00 1385

Beijing Summit of Global Sharing Economy Forum Held Successfully!

BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16, The "Great Sharing, New Economy—Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum" was held at the China National Convention Center. It was sponsored by China General Chamber of Commerce and China Association for the Promotion of Industrial D...

2020-01-18 22:23 2713

Switzerland Continues its Reign at the Top of the 2020 Best Countries Report

– The fifth annual Best Countries report reveals a general consensus around climate change,anxiety about big tech, and shifting perceptions of the U.S. – WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Switzerland, Canada and Japan maintain their dominance in the overall2020 Best Countries Report, a r...

2020-01-15 13:01 1157

The Slogans, Emblems and Mascots of the 31st Summer Universiade in 2021 were Officially Released in Chengdu, China

CHENGDU, China, Jan. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 30, the slogan, emblem and mascot of the 31st Summer Universiade and Franchising Global Conference were held inChengdu University Village in Chengdu, China. This was an international event, a global sports event for college students, and an...

2020-01-02 09:31 1957

World Pancreatic Cancer Day Campaign Launches to Raise Awareness of the Risks and Symptoms of the World's Toughest Cancer

More than 80 organizations from 30 countries to advocate for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer onThursday, Nov. 21 MANHATTAN BEACH, California, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate among all major cancers because few people know the risks and symptoms a...

2019-10-30 05:47 797

Statement on the Abuse of Jewish Children in Australia

MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, condemned on Monday the images that have circulated in Australian media depicting humiliating treatment of Jewish students. The MWL, which is a non-...

2019-10-08 07:38 754

Xi: China will stay on peaceful development path

BEIJING, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a speech at a grand rally at Tian'anmen Square inBeijing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding ofthe People's Republic of China (PRC). Here are the highlights: Joyful Chinese proud of motherland as PRC tu...

2019-10-01 20:45 945

The Most Korean Style Templestay and Temple Food to be Introduced in Los Angeles in September

SEOUL, South Korea and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- If you are interested in Korea, one of the attractive countries inAsia, or if you are a vegetarian seeking healthy flavors, here are some good news for you. The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism will host an event that introduces K...

2019-09-05 00:00 1986

GSC Welcomes Canada's Use Of A Risk-Based Assessment Of Siloxanes

Regulators Conclude L2, L4, L5, and D3 Pose Low Risk to Environment and Human Health WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Global Silicones Council (GSC) welcome Canada's draft risk assessment of a range of silicone materials, including L2, L4, L5, and D31. The Canadian Ministe...

2019-08-06 21:30 2434

New Zealand's Leading Tobacco Control Expert Questions Budget Tobacco Tax Increase

As World No Tobacco Day is marked around the world, Dr. Marewa Glover calls for a fairer and more science-based approach tosmoking cessation and harm reduction  AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One of New Zealand's most renowned tobacco control researchers is questioning th...

2019-05-31 05:10 4925
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