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HCL and UpLink Call for Applications Globally for Second Challenge of Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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HCL, a global conglomerate and UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, announced opening the applications for the Zero Water Waste Challenge – part of the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative.

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  • HCL, a global conglomerate and UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, announced opening the applications for the Zero Water Waste Challenge – part of the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230821935081/en/
    This is the second challenge out of five Challenges of the HCL and UpLink’s Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative.
  • Launched last year at Davos in May 2022, to create a first-of-its-kind innovation ecosystem for the global freshwater sector.
  • In partnership with UpLink, we are all set to announce the second edition of our Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative moving towards zero water waste.

AMTD World Media and Entertainment Group (“AMTD WME”) is officially established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD)

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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The shareholdings will be split accordingly by among AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA, and AMTD Digital with AMTD Group as the controlling shareholder, and with closing being subject to customary conditions.

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  • The shareholdings will be split accordingly by among AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA, and AMTD Digital with AMTD Group as the controlling shareholder, and with closing being subject to customary conditions.
  • Coinciding with the announcement, AMTD Digital also announced the migration of its headquarters and principal executive office to Paris, France.
  • - The Art Newspaper (Global Art Media): a global art media authoritative platform, pending for closing conditions, represents an online and print publication that covers the international art world.
  • The new location of its headquarters in Paris, France is congruent with the vision behind the establishment of AMTD WME.

Energy transition requires deeper North/South collaboration - Asserts a report collaborated by International Energy Forum and S&P Global Commodity Insights

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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"Expectations of a linear global transition have been shaken as climate goals coexist with priorities around energy security, energy access, and affordability," said Joseph McMonigle, Secretary General of the IEF.

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  • "Expectations of a linear global transition have been shaken as climate goals coexist with priorities around energy security, energy access, and affordability," said Joseph McMonigle, Secretary General of the IEF.
  • The report presents viewpoints expressed by 350 participants from industry, government and civil society on the lessons from the recent energy crisis, which has had a profound impact on energy policies around the world.
  • The recent crisis in global energy markets and high energy prices have contributed to inflation.
  • "A series of shocks, crises and tensions in the global energy system have rendered the energy transition more complex," said Mr Yergin.

Energy transition requires deeper North/South collaboration - Asserts a report collaborated by International Energy Forum and S&P Global Commodity Insights

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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"Expectations of a linear global transition have been shaken as climate goals coexist with priorities around energy security, energy access, and affordability," said Joseph McMonigle, Secretary General of the IEF.

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  • "Expectations of a linear global transition have been shaken as climate goals coexist with priorities around energy security, energy access, and affordability," said Joseph McMonigle, Secretary General of the IEF.
  • The report presents viewpoints expressed by 350 participants from industry, government and civil society on the lessons from the recent energy crisis, which has had a profound impact on energy policies around the world.
  • The recent crisis in global energy markets and high energy prices have contributed to inflation.
  • "A series of shocks, crises and tensions in the global energy system have rendered the energy transition more complex," said Mr Yergin.

Recent Energy Crisis and Economic Shocks Underscore Need for a More Inclusive Approach to Energy Transition, New Report Says

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced countries need to deepen their engagement with developing countries to overcome a new "North/South divide" on the pace and priorities of energy transition if the world is to make progress on reducing GHG emissions from the energy sector, according to a new report by the International Energy Forum prepared in collaboration with S&P Global Commodity Insights.

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  • The report presents the diverse viewpoints expressed by the 350 participants from industry, government and civil society designed to unearth lessons from the recent energy crisis, which has had a profound impact on energy policies and energy transition priorities around the world.
  • The recent crisis in global energy markets and high energy prices have contributed to inflation.
  • "Developments over the last two years demonstrate that the energy transition is more complicated than has been previously thought.
  • "No primary energy source has ever been largely or completely phased out, as proposed by some for the current transition initiatives and regulation.

GUEST AVAILABILITY: ‘Dark Future’ Co-author and Contributor Can Explain ‘The Great Reset’ and Agenda of Powerful Global Elites

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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The elites behind these proposals even plan to impact the way people across cultures and the planet understand what it means to be human and to have free will.

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  • The elites behind these proposals even plan to impact the way people across cultures and the planet understand what it means to be human and to have free will.
  • According to the leaders of The Great Reset and Great Narrative movements, by the year 2030, your world will be fundamentally transformed.
  • They also outline the dangers and opportunities associated with these disruptions and provide a plan to protect individuals and families from losing their liberty.
  • “Artificial intelligence, central bank digital currencies, bioengineering, and other innovations are all being developed in ways that restrict or eliminate your liberties.

Linus Health Presents New Data on AI-Based Cognitive Assessments at AAIC 2023

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Building on its award-winning DCTclock™ test, Linus Health introduced its next-generation digital cognitive assessment , the Digital Clock and Recall (DCR™) in 2021.

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  • Building on its award-winning DCTclock™ test, Linus Health introduced its next-generation digital cognitive assessment , the Digital Clock and Recall (DCR™) in 2021.
  • The DCR combines DCTclock with word recall tasks and is part of a growing set of assessments and questionnaires available on the company’s research platform .
  • These newest studies showcase the technology’s ability to deliver rich insights into brain health beyond cognitive function alone, with additional data related to a key Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarker (PET amyloid) and new data pertaining to functional impairment.
  • For a full view of all studies involving Linus Health at the event, click here .

DAVOS ALZHEIMER’S COLLABORATIVE SHARES ADVANCEMENT OF PREPARING HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AND INCLUSIVE RESEARCH AT THE 2023 AAIC

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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NIMR Africa work: filling the major data gap of dementia/Alzheimer’s as a life course disease; how Africa can lead on this front – Rhoda Au, Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative.

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  • NIMR Africa work: filling the major data gap of dementia/Alzheimer’s as a life course disease; how Africa can lead on this front – Rhoda Au, Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative.
  • Implementation of a smartphone application for precision brain health assessment in a rural low socioeconomic setting: The Bogalusa Heart Study.
  • The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) is a global effort to spark genuine collaboration among scientists, healthcare providers, government health ministers, philanthropists, and corporate leaders, to speed innovation and stop Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Launched at the World Economic Forum’s 2021 meeting on The Davos Agenda, the Collaborative is committed to a new vision for a collective global response against the challenges Alzheimer’s presents to patients, caregivers and healthcare systems.

India's State of Maharashtra and Gogoro to Partner On 'Ultra Mega Project' to Manufacture and Deploy Smart Battery Infrastructure that Would Exceed $1.5 Billion Over Eight Years

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indian State of Maharashtra and Gogoro Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced that the Maharashtra government had presented Gogoro with an offer letter to enter into an 'Ultra Mega Project' agreement to manufacture vehicles, smart battery packs and battery swap stations, and deploy an open and accessible battery swapping infrastructure in the State beginning in late 20231. The announcement was made, at a Maharashtra's State Government press conference, by Chief Minister Shri. Eknath Shinde.

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  • The proposed Ultra Mega Project deal would exceed $1.5 billion and include financial incentives and support from Maharashtra.
  • The offer letter follows a MOU between Maharashtra and Gogoro that was previously announced at Davos in January 2023.
  • "As the leading State in India for electric vehicles, Maharashtra is demonstrating our strong commitment towards sustainable transportation for all.
  • Gogoro is expected to lead the increase of foreign direct investment into the state of Maharashtra in both supply chain capabilities and smart battery infrastructure.

Collaborative AAPA, PA Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Alzheimer’s Early Detection Project Moves into Pilot Phase

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Together, these organizations have worked to develop a pilot cognitive assessment toolkit for medical providers to increase rates of cognitive screenings.

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  • Together, these organizations have worked to develop a pilot cognitive assessment toolkit for medical providers to increase rates of cognitive screenings.
  • Early detection is key to managing Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder and the most common type of dementia.
  • Cognitive decline is not inevitable, and therapeutic interventions for those in mid-life with early Alzheimer’s disease are now viewed as critical to unlocking a potential 40% reduction in late-life Alzheimer’s.
  • Throughout the 12-week pilot period, providers at each site will collect clinical data about patient outcomes related to use of the cognitive assessment toolkit.