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Cisco and OECD Launch Pioneering Research Initiative on Digital Well-being
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Cisco to co-develop with the OECD WISE Centre an interactive knowledge hub to help understand technology's role in fostering inclusion and improving well-being News Summary: * The rapid pace of digital transformation and advancements in AI merit a global discussion on how people experience t...
2024 BUSINESS FORECAST: TECH-DRIVEN OPTIMISM MEETS RISING GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES
2024-01-16 14:00
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* Technological Transformation: Executives express confidence in technology as the driving force behind the future of global trade, with 98% already leveraging AI to enhance supply chain operations – from inventory management to optimizing transport routes * Proactive Adoption: In anticipatio...
Economic optimism doubles, yet almost half of CEOs do not believe their businesses will be viable in a decade as tech and climate pressures accelerate: PwC Global CEO Survey
2024-01-16 02:22
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* Proportion of CEOs optimistic about global growth prospects doubles from 18% to 38% as concerns about inflation and macroeconomic volatility fall * 39% of CEOs expect their company's headcount to increase by 5% or more in 2024 * However, confidence is fragile: almost half (45%) do not beli...
The Human Change campaign launched at World Economic Forum in Davos to make children's mental health a global priority
2024-01-15 15:00
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'Human change' is happening now, caused by the over-digitalization of
children's lives –the world must prioritize the alignment of technological
progress with the healthy development of children.
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global advocacy campaign,
Human Change
Amidst Ongoing Global Crises, Gates Foundation Announces Largest Annual Budget Ever: $8.6 Billion in 2024 to Save and Improve Lives
2024-01-15 13:01
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Increased funding includes support for health innovations that could save millions more lives by 2030 DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced its largest annual budget to date as it works toward the goal of a healthier, more prosperou...
XTransfer Joins the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Jan 2024 as a Unicorn
2023-12-28 10:00
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HONG KONG, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, China's No.1 & World's Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is thrilled to announce that the Company will be attending "The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum" inJanuary 2024 in Davos, Switzerland as part of the Unicorn ...
Recognized by WEF as Global Lighthouse Factory, LONGi Leads Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing in the PV Industry
2023-12-19 09:16
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XI'AN, China, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi), the world's largest solar PV manufacturer headquarters inXi'an, China today announced that its Jiaxing Production Base has been recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as aGlobal Lighthouse Factory, ...
CATL's Liyang plant recognized as Lighthouse factory by World Economic Forum
2023-12-14 21:52
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NINGDE, China, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CATL announced today that its Liyang plant in eastChina's Jiangsu Province has been recognized as one of the 21 new members of the Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) by the World Economic Forum (WEF), adding the third Lighthouse to the battery industry fo...
Lunit Joins as an Associate Partner with the World Economic Forum
2023-10-31 21:00
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- Lunit joins as an Associate Partner of the World Economic Forum, propelling global expansion and collaboration in the realm of AI-driven cancer care SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and th...
Vietnam's Visionary Green Transition: Paving the Way for Sustainable Innovation and Environmental Responsibility
2023-10-25 00:12
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world where technology and sustainability are becoming increasingly interconnected, corporations announce their ambitious new strategy: a commitment to digital transformation that aligns with green growth principles. This initiative u...
Novel classification of allergic disorders published by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: SIAF
2023-10-10 19:10
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Nomenclature of allergic diseases and hypersensitivity reactions: Adapted to modern needs: An EAACI position paper published in 'Allergy' DAVOS, Switzerland, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The revision of the current allergic disease nomenclature based on symptoms and organ dysfunction has been l...
The 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2023 Injects New Ideas Towards Sustainable Tourism Development and Reinforces Macao's Status as a World Center of Tourism and Leisure
2023-10-04 20:16
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MACAO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Macao 2023 ("GTEF" or the "Forum") achieved fruitful results after a series of innovative and inspiring high-quality exchanges and discussions. During the three-day Forum, a diverse range of activities took place, includi...
UOB sets up Sustainability Advisory Panel with appointment of sustainability and industry experts
2023-10-04 12:06
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SINGAPORE, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB has set up a Sustainability Advisory Panel comprising sustainability and industry experts to independently advise the Bank's Board and Management on its sustainability strategy, targets and initiatives. The Panel will also assist the Board and Managemen...
2023 World Coastal Forum held in Yancheng, issuing "Green Invitation" to the World
2023-10-03 06:16
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YANCHENG, China, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 25 September, 2023 World Coastal Forum was held in Yancheng,Jiangsu Province. The conference was co-hosted by Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, Ministry of Natural Resources, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, with the theme "Our...
Reynold Lemkins Shines at "American Davos" with Ambition to Support HK IPO by Long-term Investment
2023-09-29 21:00
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HONG KONG, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Milken Institute Asia Summit, often dubbed the "American counterpart toDavos," took place in Singapore from September 13 to 15, 2023 under the theme "Bridging Complexity and Opportunity". The event brought together over a thousand leaders from busines...
World Economic Forum selects Greenhouse to launch 'Near-Zero Steel 2030 Challenge'
2023-09-21 08:00
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SYDNEY, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) is
calling for businesses globally to commit to producing and purchasing near-zero
emissions steel by 2030, with the launch of an innovation challenge during New
York Climate Week.
INSEAD Force for Good Campaign Concludes by Surpassing All Goals
2023-09-14 11:00
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Funds will fortify school's financial foundation, ensure ability to attract top talent, and empower INSEAD to drive change FONTAINEBLEAU, France, SINGAPORE and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --INSEAD, The Business School for the World, announced the successful conclusion of its larg...
Three Highlights Disclosed in Advance! Countdown to the Third ESG Global Leaders Conference
2023-09-12 18:18
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From September 13 to 15, 2023, the
third ESG Global Leaders Conference will be held at the Greenland Bund Center in
Shanghai's Huangpu District.
The social, economic and political reality for many girls cast aside in cultural gender selection
2023-09-11 10:35
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ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deep rooted historical preference for sons over daughters continues to be customary in some East and South Asian countries devaluing women and posing long term threats to society. This disturbing situation, often leading to female feticide – o...
Businesses must adopt a transformative mindset to build resilience through the climate crisis
2023-09-05 21:00
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* New report from international non-profit Forum for the Future highlights five key shifts businesses should implement to build operational resilience through intensifying social and environmental crises * Comes amid more frequent extreme weather events and ahead of international 'Climate Wee...
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