Geography of Europe

Chengdu-Finland New Economy Development Summit Launched in Finland

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Chengdu, Countries, Geography of Europe, FINLAND, Europe

On June 13th,Chengdu-Finland New Economy Development Summit was held in Helsinki, Finland.

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  • On June 13th,Chengdu-Finland New Economy Development Summit was held in Helsinki, Finland.
  • The summit's aim was to gain cooperation opportunities, drive high-quality urban economic development, promote business cooperation innew economy between Chengdu and Finland and build an industrial ecosystem for new economy.
  • The successful Chengdu-Finland New Economy Development Summit advances the cooperation between Finland and Chengdu in the new economy sector and seeks greater complementarity between the two markets.
  • This summit in Finland was conducive to the development of Chengdu's industrial ecosystem and new economy industry chain, pushing Chengdu and Finland to a new phase of new economy cooperation.

Bittrex International to Expand Digital Asset Trading Platform to Liechtenstein

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Cryptocurrencies, Digital currency exchange, Countries, Digital currencies, Bittrex, Geography of Europe, Money laundering, LIECHTENSTEIN, Draft:ChangeNOW

Platform Will Feature Streamlined Token Approvals, New Trading Pairs with Euro and other Fiat Markets Coming Soon

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  • Platform Will Feature Streamlined Token Approvals, New Trading Pairs with Euro and other Fiat Markets Coming Soon
    VADUZ,Liechtenstein, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bittrex International announced that it will be expanding the operation of its digital trading platform for qualified customers to Liechtenstein.
  • The Bittrex International platform will maintain its own local operations, including a compliance team to ensure the same high levels of Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering review as other Bittrex International services.
  • "We are delighted to launch Bittrex International in Liechtenstein and offer our clients access to such a well-established financial center in the heart of Europe," said Bill Shihara of Bittrex International.
  • Bittrex International operates a secure, reliable and advanced digital asset platform built on Bittrex's cutting-edge trading technology.

Benoît Cœuré: Interview with the Financial Times

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Republic of Central Lithuania, Vilna Governorate, Vilnius, Vilnius Voivodeship, Wilno Voivodeship, Cities in Europe, Geography of Europe, Geography of Lithuania

Interview with the Financial TimesInterview with Benoît Cœuré, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, conducted by Claire Jones on 12 June, and published on 17 June 2019The constellation of prices in the bond market paints a picture of the global economy which is very bleak.

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Interview with the Financial Times

    Interview with Benoît Cœuré, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, conducted by Claire Jones on 12 June, and published on 17 June 2019

    • The constellation of prices in the bond market paints a picture of the global economy which is very bleak.
    • That discussion only started in Vilnius; we need to take it forward and reflect on the nature of the risks were facing.
    • Today the prevailing view in the Governing Council is that it is not, but we also agree that it deserves further reflection.

    Randstad US to discuss future leadership competencies at SHRM19

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    Monday, June 17, 2019
    Subdivisions of the Netherlands, Geography of the Netherlands, Holland, Randstad, Geography of Europe

    ATLANTA, June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Randstad US announces today that Jim Link, chief human resources officer of Randstad North America, will participate in two sessions at the SHRM19 Annual Conference & Exposition .

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    • ATLANTA, June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Randstad US announces today that Jim Link, chief human resources officer of Randstad North America, will participate in two sessions at the SHRM19 Annual Conference & Exposition .
    • The latter two are by far the faster-growing driven by consumer preference, financial pressures, advanced technologies and the ability to pivot at a moment's notice.
    • Both of Link's sessions will take place during SHRM19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
    • Randstad North America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad N.V., a 23.8 billion global provider of flexible work and human resources services.

    First Washington Realty Set to Welcome El Sol to Cedar Park

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    Wednesday, June 12, 2019
    Cedar Park, Cedar, Vienna, Virginia, Vienna, El Sol, Geography of Europe, Geography of Austria, Country subdivisions

    VIENNA, Va., June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Washington Realty is thrilled to welcome Alfredo Solis, critically acclaimed D.C. restaurateur, to Cedar Park Shopping Center.

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    • VIENNA, Va., June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Washington Realty is thrilled to welcome Alfredo Solis, critically acclaimed D.C. restaurateur, to Cedar Park Shopping Center.
    • He plans to open his newest and most exciting restaurant concept in Vienna this fall called El Sol.
    • Alfredo and his sister Jessica, who operate Mezcalero, El Sol and Little Havana, are eager to expand to Vienna.
    • CEDAR PARK is a 75,472 square foot community shopping center located in Vienna, Virginia at the intersection of Park Street and Cedar Lane.

    Kennedy Wilson Increases Long-Term Stake in Capital Dock Mixed-Use Campus

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    Wednesday, June 12, 2019
    Architecture, REIT, Urban planning, Communications, Public relations, Investor relations, Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Residential Building & Real Estate, Capital Dock, Dublin, Docklands, Kennedy Wilson, Geography of Europe, Dublin Docklands, Geography of Ireland, Cities in Europe, North Wall, Dublin

    Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) has increased its stake in the Capital Dock mixed-use campus(1), in Dublin, to 50% from 42.5%.

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    • Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) has increased its stake in the Capital Dock mixed-use campus(1), in Dublin, to 50% from 42.5%.
    • Kennedy Wilsons share in the State Street building will be maintained at 50% and Kennedy Wilson will continue to act as asset manager for the entire mixed-use campus.
    • With water views on three sides and fronting the River Liffey, Capital Dock is one of the largest, single-phase developments ever built in Ireland and is creating a new urban quarter in Dublin.
    • Peter Collins, President of Kennedy Wilson Europe, said: Capital Dock is a cornerstone development in Kennedy Wilsons portfolio and demonstrates our long-term commitment to Dublin and our determination to play our part in bringing much-needed commercial and residential accommodation to the Docklands.

    Sphere Fluidics Closes a $4.8 Million USD (£3.7 Million) Funding Round

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    Monday, June 10, 2019
    Health, Biotechnology, Clinical trials, Infectious diseases, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Finance, Research, Science, General Health, Countries, Geography of Europe, Sphere Fluidics, Romania, Europe

    Sphere Fluidics, a company commercializing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, announced today that it has closed an additional tranche of investment of $2.9 million (2.2 million), securing a total of $4.8 million (3.7 million) in investment.

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    • Sphere Fluidics, a company commercializing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, announced today that it has closed an additional tranche of investment of $2.9 million (2.2 million), securing a total of $4.8 million (3.7 million) in investment.
    • The funding round was led by Greenwood Way Capital whose members, which included several international family offices, invested a total of $4.3 million (3.3 million), alongside 24Haymarket Limited and other individual investors.
    • Sphere Fluidics Cyto-Mine is an automated platform which integrates single cell screening, sorting, dispensing, imaging and clone verification.
    • Frank F Craig PhD MBA, CEO, Sphere Fluidics, commented: We are delighted to raise this additional funding.

    Rotary's 110ᵗʰ Annual Convention Concluded: Hamburg's Most Multicultural and Non-profit Gathering

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    Thursday, June 6, 2019
    Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics, Hamburg, Rotary International, Countries, Geography of Europe

    For Hamburg as a meetings destination, this large-scale congress is particularly important, as the Rotary International Convention's visibility extends far beyond the borders of Germany.

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    • For Hamburg as a meetings destination, this large-scale congress is particularly important, as the Rotary International Convention's visibility extends far beyond the borders of Germany.
    • Michael Otremba, Managing Director of Hamburg Convention Bureau GmbH, explains: "With the Rotary International Convention, Hamburg demonstrates that the city is playing its part on the stage for major international congresses.
    • With more than 60,000 events and over two million participants annually, Hamburg once again confirms its relevance as a convention and congress location in Germany.
    • To learn more about the 2019 Rotary International Convention: http://riconvention.org/en/hamburg .

    Rotary's 110ᵗʰ Annual Convention Concluded: Hamburg's Most Multicultural and Non-profit Gathering

    Retrieved on: 
    Thursday, June 6, 2019
    Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics, Hamburg, Rotary International, Countries, Geography of Europe

    For Hamburg as a meetings destination, this large-scale congress is particularly important, as the Rotary International Convention's visibility extends far beyond the borders of Germany.

    Key Points: 
    • For Hamburg as a meetings destination, this large-scale congress is particularly important, as the Rotary International Convention's visibility extends far beyond the borders of Germany.
    • Michael Otremba, Managing Director of Hamburg Convention Bureau GmbH, explains: "With the Rotary International Convention, Hamburg demonstrates that the city is playing its part on the stage for major international congresses.
    • With more than 60,000 events and over two million participants annually, Hamburg once again confirms its relevance as a convention and congress location in Germany.
    • To learn more about the 2019 Rotary International Convention: http://riconvention.org/en/hamburg .

    Emailage Expands UK Presence With New Dublin Office

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    Thursday, June 6, 2019
    Geography of California, California, Dublin, Leinster, Geography of Europe, Fraud, Silicon Valley

    Dublin is fast becoming the Silicon Valley of Europe, and the new Emailage office will serve as the IT Center of Excellence.

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    • Dublin is fast becoming the Silicon Valley of Europe, and the new Emailage office will serve as the IT Center of Excellence.
    • The purpose of the new office is to expand development and customer IT support teams in Europe and for increased talent acquisition.
    • Emailage has had 16 consecutive quarters of growth with the first quarter of 2019 being the most successful to date.
    • "The Dublin office is another step in our journey to end global fraud.