The event draws over 130 global political and business leaders as guest speakers, exploring multilateral cooperation for a shared tomorrow The 17th AFF, themed Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow, is taking place at the HKCEC for two consecutive days. It is expected to attract over 3,000 finance and business elites, including more than 70 delegations from overseas and Mainland China, boosting the convention and exhibition industry’s contribution to economic growth The opening day of the Forum featured a keynote luncheon speech by Prof Jeffrey D Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. He discussed how Responsible Capitalism will foster public-private partnerships and…
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Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced the closing of the acquisition of Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd, (Taewoong Medical), a Korea-based manufacturer of medical devices such as gastrointestinal (GI) metallic stents[1]. Taewoong Medical will join Olympus as a subsidiary, enabling Olympus to strengthen its GI EndoTherapy product portfolio capabilities, contribute to improving patient outcomes through comprehensive solutions, and elevate the standard of care.[2] Taewoong Medical offers a variety of medical devices including metallic stents designed for biliary tract, esophagus, colon, and duodenum treatments. With the closing of the transaction,…
The Global Partnership for Education and the Institute for Economics & Peace have released new research providing compelling evidence of the strong relationship between education and peace. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), have released new research providing compelling evidence of the strong relationship between education and peace. Released on the International Day of Education, the analysis demonstrates how improvements in education levels are closely linked to more peaceful societies. The past decade has been marked by lethal conflicts, crises and wars. Across the globe, wars keep taking countless lives, displacing civilians…
Suzhou Pinyu Precision Mechanical Co., Ltd., parent company of SOTSU, welcomed Michael Locher-Tjoa, COO of SAP Greater China on January 11, 2024. Mr. Locher-Tjoa met with Pinyu and SOTSU CEO Jerry Ruxun Dong while also touring Pinyu and SOTSU’s manufacturing, design, engineering, assembly and operation facilities. Jerry introduced Pinyu and SOTSU’s vision to Michael: “We create innovative products that help people travel lighter, move faster and learn easier. We want to build ‘Made-in-China’ into ‘Designed-in-China’ and ‘Innovated-in-China.'” Pinyu recently launched SOTSU, the maker of SOTSU Portable FlipAction Monitor 16, the world’s first even-bezel portable monitor, a premium portable monitor that…
CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform today announced the top 2024 MarTech Trends which will transform the way brands deliver customer experiences. The convergence of data privacy regulations, advancements in AI and increasing demand for personalized content will redefine the MarTech landscape. Among other areas, here’s where CleverTap anticipates seeing the most activity in 2024: 1. AI: the new-age consultants As customer engagement evolves, Generative AI will go beyond mere suggestions to definitive prescriptions. It will guide brands toward optimal courses of action, transforming customer engagement into not only a personalized but strategically optimized experience. In 2024, this development will manifest…
CORRECTION BY SOURCE: Solta Medical’s Thermage(R) FLX and TR-4 Return Pad Receive Registration Certifications in China (*CORRECTION to the release that was posted earlier on January 18, 2024: The TR-4 Return Pad is approved for use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (as part of the Thermage FLX device registration) See sentence below.*) Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX:BHC) and Solta Medical, a global leader in the medical aesthetics market, today announced the approval of Thermage® FLX and the TR-4 Return Pad by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). [See *Correction above: The TR-4 Return Pad is not approved for use by…
Crypto Oasis, Crypto Valley, the DLT Science Foundation and Inacta Ventures Join Forces in a Groundbreaking Initiative.Crypto Oasis, Crypto Valley, the DLT Science Foundation, and Inacta Ventures united to unveil the Global Protocol Report at The Hub of Casper Labs in Davos on the 17th of January 2024. It is an exhaustive examination of DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) protocols that intends to empower decision-makers and policymakers with invaluable insights and data points, enabling them to plot their course in the burgeoning WEB3 space confidently. Highlights: The report has unprecedented transparency and clarity, granular insights, and an evolving analysis of DLT protocol attributes. It…
Dazz, the leader in security remediation, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Dazz to its annual Cloud 100 list. This list honors the 100 leading cloud companies for 2024 across five key categories: infrastructure, monitoring and management, storage, software, and security. CRN’s Cloud 100 list spotlights technology suppliers for their commitment to channel partners as well as their demonstrated innovation in cloud-based technology development. This list is the trusted resource for solution providers looking for technology vendors best positioned to support their cloud product and services needs. The Dazz Unified Remediation Platform gives CISOs holistic visibility across all their…
Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has commenced its 2024 winter drill program (“Winter Drill Program”) at its wholly owned, 8,668-ha Mia Lithium Property (the “Property”) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory of Quebec. The first hole of the Winter Drill Program was collared on January 18th and drilling has started at the west end of the more than 10-kilometre-long Mia Lithium Exploration Trend (the “Mia Trend”) which is located 22 km from the Billy Diamond Highway, proximal to major hydro-powerline and all-season road infrastructure. “We anticipate a…
The complexities of the trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability in the energy sector, warrants the urgent need for effective and adaptable regulatory policies. Against this backdrop, the world’s leading energy authorities will gather at the Energy Regulators Forum (ERF) from 15-17 May 2024, to chart a dynamic course for energy policy and regulatory advancements that will spearhead the energy transition. Held annually by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA), the 21st edition of the event will take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand hosted and supported by the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand. Taking…