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Arbitral Tribunal Confirms Republic of Congo Must Pay €1.7 Billion to British-American Construction Firm Commisimpex

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onsdag, november 8, 2023
Legal, Professional Services, Republic, IMF, Commerce, International Chamber of Commerce, International, Congolese, Corruption, ICC, Tribunal, Ridesharing, Practice of law

On 5 October 2023, an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitral tribunal based in Paris dismissed Congo’s request to reconsider a previous arbitral award in favour of Commisimpex (ICC case no.

Key Points: 
  • On 5 October 2023, an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitral tribunal based in Paris dismissed Congo’s request to reconsider a previous arbitral award in favour of Commisimpex (ICC case no.
  • The arbitral tribunal had been appointed in 2021 at the request of the Republic of Congo, several years after the highest French courts had rejected applications by Congo to set aside two arbitral awards made in this case in 2000 and 2013.
  • The arbitral tribunal has now handed down a solidly-reasoned award of more than one hundred pages, rejecting entirely the allegations made by the Republic of Congo.
  • The Republic of Congo was ordered to pay more than €3 million in legal costs to Commisimpex.

Srinarayanathas Foundation partners with Institute for Canadian Citizenship

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onsdag, november 8, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 The Srinarayanathas Foundation has partnered with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) to further its mission to help immigrants become Canadians amidst plummeting naturalisation rates and record numbers of newcomers leaving Canada.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 The Srinarayanathas Foundation has partnered with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) to further its mission to help immigrants become Canadians amidst plummeting naturalisation rates and record numbers of newcomers leaving Canada.
  • The five-year gift of $250,000, will enable ICC to continue to build and launch programs and special projects that inspire inclusion, celebrate newcomers, and encourage active citizenship.
  • The organisation's overarching goal is to unlock Canada for newcomers and make it a place they can confidently call home.
  • The Srinarayanathas Foundation's gift will enable us to improve outcomes in 2024 and beyond," said Daniel Bernhardt, Institute for Canadian Citizenship CEO.

Aragon Research Says that Generative AI Has Created a New Race in the Intelligent Contact Center (ICC) Market

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tisdag, november 7, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aragon Research has unveiled the 2024 Aragon Research Globe™ for the Intelligent Contact Center (ICC) - the fifth edition of this comprehensive assessment. The pressing competition in the ICC space centers around Generative AI as a pivotal force and the acceleration of virtual agent solutions through low-code platforms.

Key Points: 
  • 2024 marks the race for Intelligence in the Contact Center, with Generative AI at the forefront of this transformation.
  • - Jim Lundy, CEO of Aragon Research
    "2024 marks the race for Intelligence in the Contact Center, with Generative AI at the forefront of this transformation," said Jim Lundy, CEO and Founder of Aragon Research.
  • Aragon Research introduced the concept of the Intelligent Contact Center in 2018, a vision that initially faced skepticism regarding the AI-driven shift.
  • Aragon clients can access The Aragon Research Globe™ for the Intelligent Contact Center, 2024, and other reports at http://www.AragonResearch.com .

XDC Trade Network Delivers Revolutionizing Trade Finance Transaction with Electronic Bl Conversion and Capital Provision

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måndag, oktober 30, 2023
Digital, MAS, Commodity, XDC, ELC, ICC, Ecosystem, Travel, EBL, Cryptocurrency

Alongside this accomplishment, XDC has also provided essential capital to support the trade transaction.

Key Points: 
  • Alongside this accomplishment, XDC has also provided essential capital to support the trade transaction.
  • Working in collaboration with their ecosystem partners, XDC Trade Network has successfully delivered the following groundbreaking technical and trade financing achievements:
    Propine - Digital asset custodian.
  • This is the 1st transaction over XDC Trade Network which showcased how liquidity can be availed from an alternative financier by tokenising a real-world asset.
  • On the XDC Trade Network we raised capital for one token (fraction value) which was very helpful in unlocking liquidity for the cargo transit period.

Wind River Tiny Homes partners with Tiny Home Industry Association at annual ICC conference as a new standards process for movable tiny homes is launched

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torsdag, oktober 19, 2023
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the housing affordability crisis growing nationwide, movable tiny homes are getting more attention. In April of this year, the International Code Council (ICC) announced a collaboration with the Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA) to update the existing provisions on tiny houses contained in the International Residential Code® (IRC), Appendix AQ through the standards development process. This new initiative was discussed at the International Code Council's annual Conference and Expo this month. Wind River Tiny Homes partnered with THIA to present a movable tiny home at the event as an example for building officials of build type, function, and quality.

Key Points: 
  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the housing affordability crisis growing nationwide, movable tiny homes are getting more attention.
  • Wind River Tiny Homes partnered with THIA to present a movable tiny home at the event as an example for building officials of build type, function, and quality.
  • "Broader acceptance of movable tiny homes seems more possible now than ever," says Wind River's CFO, Paul Beckmann.
  • The majority of movable tiny home builders currently certify their homes to ANSI A119.5, the Park Model Recreational Vehicle standard.

Canada and Greenland join forces for the conservation of the Pikialasorsuaq Arctic polynya

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torsdag, oktober 19, 2023
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The committee will share Indigenous knowledge and scientific information, work towards common conservation goals, and advance ecosystem-based management for the future of the Pikialasorsuaq.

Key Points: 
  • The committee will share Indigenous knowledge and scientific information, work towards common conservation goals, and advance ecosystem-based management for the future of the Pikialasorsuaq.
  • "The signing of the Letter of Intent and implementation of shared priorities on conserving Pikialasorsuaq underscores the importance of collaborative solutions for Inuit-led conservation in the Arctic.
  • The Pikialasorsuaq is the largest polynya in the Arctic and the most biologically productive region north of the Arctic Circle.
  • The Government of Canada, led by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is working with the QIA to advance protection of the Canadian portion of the Pikialasorsuaq.

CONSUMER ADVOCATES URGE LEGISLATORS TO UPHOLD VETO OF AMEREN ILLINOIS' 'RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL' LEGISLATION

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tisdag, oktober 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer advocates on Tuesday urged the Illinois General Assembly to uphold a gubernatorial veto of Ameren Illinois' controversial "Right of First Refusal" legislation that would needlessly raise costs for the utility's electricity customers.  

Key Points: 
  • J.B. Pritzker issued an amendatory veto, rejecting Amendment 4 of House Bill 3445, which passed in the final days of the legislative session.
  • The proposal would have given Ameren the "Right of First Refusal" on transmission projects in its territory.
  • Without competition, there is no incentive for monopolies like Ameren to put ratepayers first, and reduce the cost of building transmission lines."
  • For more information, call CUB's Consumer Hotline at 1-800-669-5556 or visit CUB's award-winning website, www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org .

INVNT™ reveals its massive tech and innovation-driven line-up of speakers for SXSW Sydney® 2023

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söndag, oktober 15, 2023
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SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INVNT has announced its innovation-packed line-up of disruptive trailblazers who will be sharing their ideas and expertise on “The Discovery Stage” in the Tech & Innovation Expo from 18 to 21 October at SXSW Sydney.

Key Points: 
  • INVNT™, the Global Live Brand Storytelling agency and the official host and curator of SXSW Sydney ®, has revealed the expansive line-up and program for SXSW Sydney’s Discovery Stage in the Tech & Innovation Expo.
  • We’ve got a line-up of thought-leaders, innovators, and creators from some of the world’s most impactful brands.
  • We’ve developed our programming to ignite ideas and drive provocative conversations for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, tech and innovation enthusiasts,” says Laura Roberts, Managing Director of [INVNT GROUP] APAC.
  • The Discovery Stage will be held at the SXSW Sydney Tech and Innovation Expo of the International Convention Center (ICC) Sydney, from October 18-21, with the wider SXSW Sydney Event running from October 15-22.

Getty Images Named Authorized Photographic Agency of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

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torsdag, oktober 5, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced it will be capturing the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 as the Authorized Photographic Agency.

Key Points: 
  • A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on the image or link below:
    LONDON, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced it will be capturing the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 as the Authorized Photographic Agency.
  • As Authorized Photographic Agency of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Getty Images will deploy a team of award-winning sports photographers to capture every angle of the Cricket World Cup from the Opening Match on 5th October to the Final on 19th November.
  • Since 1999, Getty Images has covered seven Cricket World Cups as the Authorized Photographic Agency and will capture over 160,000 images at this year’s tournament.
  • Getty Images has worked alongside many of the world’s significant sports leagues and governing bodies for over 25 years.

SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES ADVANCES FIRESTOP INDUSTRY THROUGH NEW EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING PROGRAMS

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måndag, oktober 16, 2023
Smoke, Knowledge, ICC, Senior, FIT, Organization, Firestop, Communication, Engagement, AIA, STI, Intertek, Access, Building material, Construction

SOMERVILLE, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Specified Technologies Inc. (STI), a leading firestop, smoke, and sound building products manufacturer, has announced the launch of their new e-learning platform, Firestop University .

Key Points: 
  • SOMERVILLE, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Specified Technologies Inc. (STI), a leading firestop, smoke, and sound building products manufacturer, has announced the launch of their new e-learning platform, Firestop University .
  • Promoting life safety, they have focused on broadening their educational reach through their new web-based application.
  • Specified Technologies' continuing education and Firestop Instructional Training (FIT) programs are designed to provide potentially life-saving firestop knowledge to building owners, contractors, architects/designers, inspectors, and many other diverse professionals with in-depth knowledge about firestopping systems, code comprehension, and compliance, installation techniques, among many other relevant topics.
  • Firestop education and training are critical due to building designs becoming increasingly sophisticated and construction materials constantly evolving.