VIETNAM

AES Announces Sale of Mong Duong 2 Plant in Vietnam in Next Decarbonization Milestone

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced it has reached an agreement with Se.ven Global Investments to sell its 51% equity stake in the Mong Duong 2 coal-fired plant in Vietnam.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced it has reached an agreement with Se.ven Global Investments to sell its 51% equity stake in the Mong Duong 2 coal-fired plant in Vietnam.
  • The 1,242 MW plant has been in operation since 2015, delivering power to Hanoi and northern Vietnam under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with state-owned utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
  • "AES values its strong business relationship with Vietnam, where we have been a strategic partner delivering reliable power while supporting Vietnam's long-term energy transition goals," said Juan Ignacio Rubiolo, AES EVP and President, Energy Infrastructure.
  • "This sale would advance AES' low-carbon goals while enabling AES to continue to play a role advancing diverse energy solutions to meet the growing electricity demand in the country."

VINFAST HONOURED TO REPRESENT VIETNAM TO SPEAK AND SHOWCASE ITS VF 9 EV AT COP28

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) ("VinFast") announces that it is to speak and showcase its latest VF 9 Electric Vehicle (EV) at the annual United Nations summit on climate change, COP28.

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  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) ("VinFast") announces that it is to speak and showcase its latest VF 9 Electric Vehicle (EV) at the annual United Nations summit on climate change, COP28.
  • The Vietnamese delegation will be led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and include  representatives of government agencies, organizations and leading Vietnamese corporates.
  • Among them, VinFast is is honored to speak and  display its EV at COP28.
  • Madame Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vingroup Vice Chairwoman and  Global CEO of VinFast, will join global leaders in a panel discussion "Strengthening Sustainable Supply Chain Resilience."

Dr. Henry Kissinger Dies at Age 100

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut.
  • Henry Kissinger was born in southern Germany in 1923, where his father was a teacher.
  • After he became an American citizen in 1943, Dr. Kissinger served in the 84th Army Division from 1943 to 1946.
  • Dr. Kissinger is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, two children by his first marriage, David and Elizabeth, and five grandchildren.

Dr. Henry Kissinger Dies at Age 100

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut.
  • Henry Kissinger was born in southern Germany in 1923, where his father was a teacher.
  • After he became an American citizen in 1943, Dr. Kissinger served in the 84th Army Division from 1943 to 1946.
  • Dr. Kissinger is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, two children by his first marriage, David and Elizabeth, and five grandchildren.

BMO Wins Two Global Awards for Newcomer Digital Experience

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

BMO NewStart® Pre-Arrival Account Opening program allows for instant processing of eligible pre-arrival account applications for residents from 13 countries.

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  • BMO NewStart® Pre-Arrival Account Opening program allows for instant processing of eligible pre-arrival account applications for residents from 13 countries.
  • TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO today announced its industry-leading online banking offering, the NewStart® Pre-Arrival Account Opening program, has received two global awards:
    BAI Global Innovation Award: The premier award celebrates achievements for financial institutions that embrace digital innovation to transform the customer experience.
  • The awards underscore BMO's ongoing efforts to pioneer advancements in digital banking and reflect BMO's mission to provide an exceptional banking experience beyond borders.
  • BMO SmartProgress: To help with their transition, BMO SmartProgress is a free online financial education program that provides newcomers with a customized, on-demand, and interactive learning experience.

Automation Anywhere and Robo Co-Op Equip Refugees with Automation Skills Through Global Gateway Program

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, the leader in intelligent automation solutions that put artificial intelligence (AI) to work across every aspect of an organization, announced the launch of a Global Gateway Program with Robo Co-Op to empower refugees with digital skills and ultimately expand job inclusion opportunities for digital career development.

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  • TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere , the leader in intelligent automation solutions that put artificial intelligence (AI) to work across every aspect of an organization, announced the launch of a Global Gateway Program with Robo Co-Op to empower refugees with digital skills and ultimately expand job inclusion opportunities for digital career development.
  • As the global job market undergoes significant transformation with a continued need for improved productivity, the Global Gateway Program offers refugees reskilling and upskilling opportunities fit for the age of intelligent automation.
  • The Global Gateway Program provides a curriculum to teach automation skills, along with a social impact scholarship program offering courses and certificates offered by Automation Anywhere.
  • Automation Anywhere and Robo Co-Op's shared goal for the Global Gateway Program is to upskill 100 refugees over the next three years.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Approves CSL and Arcturus Therapeutics' ARCT-154, the first Self-Amplifying mRNA vaccine approved for COVID in adults

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. and SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global biotechnology leader CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) and Arcturus Therapeutics today announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) granted approval for ARCT-154, a self-amplifying mRNA (sa-mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine for initial vaccination and booster for adults 18 years and older. 

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  • With the approval of ARCT-154, CSL now offers an even more comprehensive portfolio of innovative vaccines that combat respiratory viral diseases.
  • "We are committed to working with health authorities around the world to ensure this important vaccine technology will be available to people at risk for COVID-19."
  • "This approval for the sa-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is a major achievement, and we are excited to embark on future endeavors that utilize our innovative sa-mRNA vaccine platform alongside our global exclusive partner, CSL."
  • CSL's vaccine business, CSL Seqirus, one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, partnered exclusively with Meiji Seika Pharma for distribution of the sa-mRNA COVID vaccine, ARCT 154, in Japan.

Conneto Announces Early Access Launch of LegalTech and E-Signing Solution

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

SINGAPORE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conneto, a place to streamline, secure, and sign any type of documents, announces the early access launch of its new cloud-based platform. The Conneto team has been hard at work to deliver an intuitive, dynamic, and affordable platform that works as the legal arm of organizations with the aim of revolutionizing workflow processes and driving business success.

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  • Conneto invites business leaders and entrepreneurs to gain early access to its cloud-based legal expertise platform.
  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conneto, a place to streamline, secure, and sign any type of documents, announces the early access launch of its new cloud-based platform.
  • Conneto was built to disrupt the legal industry by meeting the needs of organizations needing to quickly and safely manage contracts with a cost-effective, digital solution.
  • With Conneto, business owners can streamline document workflows, customize user-friendly templates, and expand their reach with multilingual support.

Conneto Announces Early Access Launch of LegalTech and E-Signing Solution

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

SINGAPORE, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conneto, a place to streamline, secure, and sign any type of documents, announces the early access launch of its new cloud-based platform. The Conneto team has been hard at work to deliver an intuitive, dynamic, and affordable platform that works as the legal arm of organizations with the aim of revolutionizing workflow processes and driving business success.

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  • Conneto invites business leaders and entrepreneurs to gain early access to its cloud-based legal expertise platform.
  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conneto, a place to streamline, secure, and sign any type of documents, announces the early access launch of its new cloud-based platform.
  • Conneto was built to disrupt the legal industry by meeting the needs of organizations needing to quickly and safely manage contracts with a cost-effective, digital solution.
  • With Conneto, business owners can streamline document workflows, customize user-friendly templates, and expand their reach with multilingual support.

Seelos Therapeutics Announces the Selection of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) for Inclusion in the U.S. Department of Defense's Adaptive Platform Trial to Evaluate Potential Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL) ("Seelos"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, today announced that SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) has been selected for inclusion in an adaptive platform trial to evaluate treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active-duty service members and veterans. The trial is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Defense Health Agency and led by the Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain Health Project Management Office, part of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity.

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  • "We would like to thank the project managers and subcontractors to this study for their tireless effort in moving this program forward.
  • In addition, the trial will evaluate several biomarkers associated with PTSD and assessments of treatment safety and tolerability.
  • "This study provides an ideal opportunity to study SLS-002 for PTSD," said Tim Whitaker, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Seelos.
  • "The current approved pharmacologic treatments for PTSD have a number of limitations, and there remains a high unmet medical need.