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Israeli Mission to the UN, Israel's National Cyber Directorate and Team8, Host Cyber Security Event at UN

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

(Photo credit: Team8)

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  • (Photo credit: Team8)
    The event, themed “Stronger Together”, was held against the backdrop of increased cyber-attacks around the world against private companies and countries.
  • And by assisting Member States in fortifying their cyber defense abilities, we create a win-win situation for all.
  • And the UN, the center stage of international diplomacy, is an ideal place to pursue such a crucial mission.
  • A cyber dome.”
    To watch the full recording of the event: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1ft7jy68n
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005933/en/

Global Reusable Face Mask Market Report 2022 to 2031 - Major Players Include Respro, Moldex-Metric, Vogmask and idMASK - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The "Reusable Face Mask Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Reusable Face Mask Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global reusable face mask market.
  • Major companies operating in the reusable face mask market are introducing new products to sustain their position in the market.
  • The countries covered in the reusable face mask market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Global Urban Mining Market Outlook and Forecast Report 2022-2027: A Growing Demand for Sustainable Development Amid Depleting Natural Resources Bodes Well for the Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 16, 2023

The "Urban Mining Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Urban Mining Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • All the above factors promote sustainable development, helping the global urban mining market grow significantly during the forecasted period.
  • Investments in R&D, technological advancement, and environmental and economic challenges drive the demand for innovative and sustainable processes and urban mining services.
  • These players have adopted strategies such as expansion, acquisitions, new product development, joint ventures, and others to increase their revenues in the global urban mining market.

LatAm Investigations and Policy Expert Edgar Zurita Joins Nardello & Co.

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Nardello & Co. , the global investigations firm, announced today that Edgar Zurita has joined as a Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • Nardello & Co. , the global investigations firm, announced today that Edgar Zurita has joined as a Managing Director.
  • Based in the firm’s Washington, DC office, Zurita brings two decades of global investigative, litigation, public policy, and law enforcement experience, with particular expertise in Latin America.
  • Before joining Nardello & Co., Zurita served at the Mexican Embassy in Washington where he was Minister and lead liaison officer to international law enforcement agencies in North America.
  • “Nardello & Co.’s global platform and reputation for handling the most complex investigations make it an ideal fit for me,” Zurita said.

Hi2 Global Joins UN Principles for Responsible Investment

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Friday, January 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hi2 Global is now a signatory of the United Nations (UN) Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the world's leading proponent of responsible investment.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hi2 Global is now a signatory of the United Nations (UN) Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the world's leading proponent of responsible investment.
  • The PRI is independent and encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks, but does not operate for its own profit.
  • As a global asset allocation platform, Hi2 Global has been incorporating ESG into investment decision-making process since inception in 2014 in New York.
  • Looking forward, Hi2 Global will continue to incorporate ESG issues into investment practice by following the six PRI principles for responsible investment, with a particular focus on innovation-driven startups eyeing on transforming traditional sectors in emerging markets.

Fujitsu develops supercomputer system for Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau for numerical weather forecasting

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

TOKYO, Jan 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced the development of a supercomputer system for Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau (hereinafter CWB)(1) for use in numerical weather predictions.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Jan 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced the development of a supercomputer system for Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau (hereinafter CWB)(1) for use in numerical weather predictions.
  • The new system started operation in June 2022 under an initiative that was initially implemented in 2021.
  • The system is primarily based on Fujitsu's supercomputer "FUJITSU Supercomputer PRIMEHPC FX1000" hardware, which features the same A64FX CPU as the supercomputer Fugaku, jointly developed by RIKEN and Fujitsu.
  • Fujitsu will continue to support the CWB's weather forecast services by providing its high reliable technical expertise in high performance computing (HPC) and know-how in weather services in general.

VEON provides update on voting on Scheme

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17 January 2023: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) (“VEON” or, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, and its subsidiary VEON Holdings B.V. (the “Company”) refers to its prior announcements in relating to the Company’s proposed scheme of arrangement (the “Scheme”) in respect of the 5.95% notes due February 2023 and 7.25% notes due April 2023 issued by the Company (together, the “2023 Notes”).

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  • Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17 January 2023: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) (“VEON” or, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, and its subsidiary VEON Holdings B.V. (the “Company”) refers to its prior announcements in relating to the Company’s proposed scheme of arrangement (the “Scheme”) in respect of the 5.95% notes due February 2023 and 7.25% notes due April 2023 issued by the Company (together, the “2023 Notes”).
  • The Company has today provided an update on voting on the Scheme.
  • The Voting and Proxy Form is available on the Scheme Website and may be submitted by completing the electronic form on the Scheme Website or by submitting a pdf of the completed Voting and Proxy Form to the Information Agent at [email protected].
  • For the avoidance of doubt, a Scheme Creditor shall not be a Sanctions Disqualified Person solely because it holds its 2023 Notes through the NSD.

Parenting For Brain Release Science-Based Parenting Advice For Parents Who Want To Know How To Deal With A Disrespectful Child

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Parenting for Brain understands that with so much parenting information available online, it can sometimes be challenging to choose where to place your trust.

Key Points: 
  • Parenting for Brain understands that with so much parenting information available online, it can sometimes be challenging to choose where to place your trust.
  • Some of these methods include:
    When your child is being disrespectful, it may cause you to experience similar feelings of anger and resort to immediately punishing your child.
  • Parenting for Brain emphasizes being a good role model in this situation and suggests focusing on remaining calm and helping your child learn how to deal with their anger.
  • To find out more about Parenting for Brain and to read more of their informative science-based parenting advice, please visit their website at https://www.parentingforbrain.com/ .

AVTECH's Room Alert Account Recognized as 2022 Backup and Disaster Recovery Award Winner by Cloud Computing Magazine

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

WARREN, R.I., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVTECH Software (AVTECH) is thrilled to announce that the Room Alert Account online platform has been recognized as a 2022 Backup and Disaster Recovery Award winner, an honor bestowed upon them by Cloud Computing Magazine.

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  • WARREN, R.I., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVTECH Software (AVTECH) is thrilled to announce that the Room Alert Account online platform has been recognized as a 2022 Backup and Disaster Recovery Award winner, an honor bestowed upon them by Cloud Computing Magazine.
  • Room Alert is Made in the USA and monitors environment conditions such as temperature, humidity, flood, power, smoke, and more.
  • "Our Room Alert Account platform has become the primary method of managing Room Alert installations for customers around the world," said Richard Grundy, President & COO of AVTECH.
  • "Recognizing excellence in the advancement of cloud computing technologies, Cloud Computing Magazine is proud to announce Room Alert Account as a recipient of the Cloud Computing Backup and Disaster Recovery Award," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC.

Canadian Institute of Actuaries joins United Nations initiative on financial sustainability

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The initiative connects the United Nations with financial institutions worldwide to help shape a sustainable financial agenda.

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  • The initiative connects the United Nations with financial institutions worldwide to help shape a sustainable financial agenda.
  • Through this collaboration, UNEP has established sustainability frameworks that examine global environmental, social and governance challenges through a financial lens.
  • In joining this initiative, the CIA aims to share its expertise on a national and global level by helping financial institutions address sustainability targets and implement sustainability frameworks, and by undertaking thematic research, providing guidance and supporting communities of practice.
  • The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is the qualifying and governing body of the actuarial profession in Canada.