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Press release - Human rights breaches in Azerbaijan, The Gambia and Hong Kong

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Mardi, mai 28, 2024

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The ongoing human rights violations in Azerbaijan are incompatible with the country hosting COP 29, MEPs say.

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The ongoing human rights violations in Azerbaijan are incompatible with the country hosting COP 29, MEPs say.
They urge the Hong Kong government to immediately and unconditionally release Andy Li, Joseph John, Jimmy Lai, all other pro-democratic activists, and drop all charges against them.
They demand the Council review its 2020 Conclusions on Hong Kong and adopt sanctions under the EU global human rights sanctions regime against Chief Executive John Lee and all officials responsible for the crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong.
They are also concerned about the Safeguarding National Security Ordonnance’s extraterritoriality and retroactivity, targeting the Hong Kong diaspora, and urge member states to suspend extradition treaties with China and Hong Kong.

GSMA M360 Eurasia returns to Baku with a focus on AI, next-generation networks and mobile technologies

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Mardi, mai 14, 2024

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G will account for over 40% of Eurasia's mobile connections by 2030, according to the GSMA's newly published Mobile Economy Eurasia Report, launched ahead of GSMA M360 Eurasia.

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G will account for over 40% of Eurasia's mobile connections by 2030, according to the GSMA's newly published Mobile Economy Eurasia Report , launched ahead of GSMA M360 Eurasia .
Further, GSMA Foundry will feature a demo pod in collaboration with partners IBM, the European Space Agency and Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
The Mobile Economy Eurasia 2024 report finds that 5G is pivotal for ongoing transformation efforts in Eurasia.
The GSMA M360 events unify the regional mobile ecosystem to discover, deliver and develop innovation that serves as the foundation for positive business environments and societal change.

GSMA M360 Eurasia returns to Baku with a focus on AI, next-generation networks and mobile technologies

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Mardi, mai 14, 2024

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G will account for over 40% of Eurasia's mobile connections by 2030, according to the GSMA's newly published Mobile Economy Eurasia Report, launched ahead of GSMA M360 Eurasia.

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G will account for over 40% of Eurasia's mobile connections by 2030, according to the GSMA's newly published Mobile Economy Eurasia Report , launched ahead of GSMA M360 Eurasia .
Further, GSMA Foundry will feature a demo pod in collaboration with partners IBM, the European Space Agency and Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
The Mobile Economy Eurasia 2024 report finds that 5G is pivotal for ongoing transformation efforts in Eurasia.
The GSMA M360 events unify the regional mobile ecosystem to discover, deliver and develop innovation that serves as the foundation for positive business environments and societal change.

EQS-News: AUSTRIAN POST Q1 2024: First-quarter revenue and earnings above the prior-year level

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Vendredi, mai 10, 2024

The share of the Mail Division as a proportion of the total revenue generated by Austrian Post in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 41.2 %.

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The share of the Mail Division as a proportion of the total revenue generated by Austrian Post in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 41.2 %.
Revenue from Media Post, i.e., the delivery of newspapers and magazines, rose by 7.4 % year-on-year to EUR 33.6m.
Austrian Post targets earnings (EBIT) in 2024 at least at the same level as in the previous year.
A slight increase in earnings is possible if the current macroeconomic environment continues to prevail in Austrian Post’s markets.

Announcing 500 Global in Eurasia Based in Georgia, Sixth Batch of the 500 Global Accelerator Program in Georgia Kicks Off

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Lundi, mai 6, 2024

500 Global , one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, in partnership with Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) and Bank of Georgia, announced 500 Global in Eurasia based in Georgia, a strategy to find, select and accelerate startups with the highest potential across the Eurasia region through the 500 Global Accelerator Program in Georgia (“the Program”).

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500 Global , one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, in partnership with Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) and Bank of Georgia, announced 500 Global in Eurasia based in Georgia, a strategy to find, select and accelerate startups with the highest potential across the Eurasia region through the 500 Global Accelerator Program in Georgia (“the Program”).
GITA and Bank of Georgia will continue to play pivotal parts in the Program’s success as foundational partners of 500 Global’s regional efforts.
“500 Georgia was the inception of 500 Global in Eurasia.
Starting in 2022, as part of a four-year-long partnership agreement between 500 Global, Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency and Bank of Georgia, the 500 Global in Eurasia team has and will continue to run an accelerator program in Tbilisi, Georgia twice a year.

The third Tashkent International Investment Forum showcases Uzbekistan's investment potential after $26.6 billion in agreements successfully signed

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan is delighted to share the strong results of the third Tashkent International Investment Forum that took place from 2 to 3 May.

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$26.6 billion: the total amount of signed agreements, which is 141.8% higher as compared to the results of the last years' Forum.
$4.85 billion: the largest agreement, signed within the framework of The Forum with ACWA Power.
This year, The Forum was attended by a record number of participants: 2,500+ from 93 countries around the world.
Within the framework of the Forum, agreements were signed totaling $26.5 billion, which is 141.8% higher than the results of last years' Forum ($11 billion).

The third Tashkent International Investment Forum showcases Uzbekistan's investment potential after $26.6 billion in agreements successfully signed

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan is delighted to share the strong results of the third Tashkent International Investment Forum that took place from 2 to 3 May.

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$26.6 billion: the total amount of signed agreements, which is 141.8% higher as compared to the results of the last years' Forum.
$4.85 billion: the largest agreement, signed within the framework of The Forum with ACWA Power.
This year, The Forum was attended by a record number of participants: 2,500+ from 93 countries around the world.
Within the framework of the Forum, agreements were signed totaling $26.5 billion, which is 141.8% higher than the results of last years' Forum ($11 billion).

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) launches landmark Trade Connect Central Asia+ (TCCA+) Program at the 3rd Tashkent International Investment Forum

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of Islamic Development Bank Group, is delighted to announce the launch of its newest flagship Trade Connect Central Asia+ (TCCA+) Program at the 3rd Tashkent International Investment Forum.

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However, current regional trade among these markets has not yet reached its full potential.
This will be achieved by boosting export and investment capacities, enhancing competitiveness, and promoting trade initiatives and regional value chains, thus unlocking intra-regional trade and investment potential.
Additionally, the Program seeks to promote increased trade among the OIC member countries in the region and with the rest of the world.
This initiative is designed to unlock the vast economic potential of the region by facilitating increased regional trade and investment.

Forecasting Healthy Futures Announces 2nd Annual Summit on Climate & Health

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forecasting Healthy Futures , in partnership with Reaching the Last Mile, is pleased to announce its second annual Forecasting Healthy Futures Global Summit to be held 18 to 20 June, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forecasting Healthy Futures , in partnership with Reaching the Last Mile, is pleased to announce its second annual Forecasting Healthy Futures Global Summit to be held 18 to 20 June, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Summit, in June, offers a critical opportunity to facilitate discussions among stakeholders from around the world, ahead of COP29, about the links between climate change and health, including through topics such as mental health, WASH, food systems, financing, urban resilience, and the health workforce.
Participants expected to attend include climate and health policymakers, ministry staff in Health, Climate, Environment, and Finance, technical experts and health practitioners, leaders in business and civil society, researchers and innovators, donors and multilateral institution decision-makers, and others working at the intersection of climate and health.
The FHF Global Summit strives to work closely with each year's incoming COP Presidency and therefore holds the annual Summit in that year's hosting country.

Government Ministers, global business leaders and foreign investors convene for the flagship Tashkent International Investment Forum (May 2-3 2024)

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Uzbekistan is delighted to announce the event programme and key partners for the third annual Tashkent International Investment Forum, launching tomorrow.

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Taking place at the Tashkent City Congress Hall, The Forum will be opened by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The two-day event includes a series of round tables and panel sessions, as a platform to exchange ideas and plans to support Uzbekistan's foreign direct investment success.
Topics for discussion include the investment opportunities available in specific sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, mining and the digital economy.
We are looking to build on the success and momentum generated by the 2023 Forum, securing further deals and foreign investment, and propelling 'New Uzbekistan' forward."