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EU-US Hold Fourth Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue

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Friday, April 12, 2024

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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) to continue work on cooperation in ensuring and promoting fair competition in the digital economy.

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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) to continue work on cooperation in ensuring and promoting fair competition in the digital economy.
The fast-moving technology sector raises global challenges such as regarding artificial intelligence and cloud computing more broadly.
The three authorities have agreed on the importance of continuing their close collaboration in the framework of the TCPD to ensure fair competition in the technology sector.
The Federal Trade Commission works with counterpart agencies to promote sound antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy enforcement and policy.

EU-US Hold Fourth Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) to continue work on cooperation in ensuring and promoting fair competition in the digital economy.

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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) to continue work on cooperation in ensuring and promoting fair competition in the digital economy.
The fast-moving technology sector raises global challenges such as regarding artificial intelligence and cloud computing more broadly.
The three authorities have agreed on the importance of continuing their close collaboration in the framework of the TCPD to ensure fair competition in the technology sector.
The Federal Trade Commission works with counterpart agencies to promote sound antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy enforcement and policy.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Thailand joins forces with international agencies to focus on preventing and suppressing transnational corruption

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 March 2024 - As emerging with rapid digitalization that paves the way for transnational corruption, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Thailand further tightened its collaboration with international organizations in tackling new tactics and complicated illicit activities in accordance with global standards. The NACC's Secretary-General, Mr. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol recently met with representatives of the Nordic Police Liaison Office, led by Mr. Carsten Andersen, Assistant Attache/Liaison Officer, Nordic Police Affairs Department at the Danish Embassy, Thailand and Ms. Jane Ohlsson, Assistant Ambassador/Coordinating Officer for Police Affairs in the Nordic Countries at the Swedish Embassy, Thailand, along with NACC's executives and representatives from the Bureau of International Corruption Affairs and Cases, and the Bureau of Investigation and Special Affairs to enhance cooperation between the NACC enforcement agencies in combating transnational corruption. "Current corruption problems are not limited to any one country. But it has developed into a transnational crime, which affects all countries around the world. Therefore, cooperation between each other in various forms, both bilateral and multilateral is considered an important mechanism for effectively preventing transnational corruption of all kinds," said the NACC secretary-general. He further elaborated that the NACC has collaboration with enforcement agencies from the Nordic countries in both bilateral and multilateral. It has a memorandum of understanding between each other to exchange legal information, coordinate cases, as well as academic cooperation in particular, the sharing of knowledge and anti-corruption practices which is beneficial to raising the level of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of Thailand. This tie collaboration will help promote the prevention and suppression of corruption in Thailand more effectively. Furthermore, under the cooperation, both sides discussed and exchanged information on international cooperation in criminal matters related to corruption cases between Thailand and the Nordic countries. Denmark has expressed great interest in the NACC's corruption prosecutions and is willing to cooperate in solving transnational corruption cases, while also exchanging information that is beneficial to the fight against corruption. Mr. Niwatchai concluded that the NACC has given great importance to strengthening and expanding the network of cooperation with law enforcement agencies of various countries to deal with transnational corruption continuously. Presently, the NACC, in Thailand has made memoranda of understanding with 25 law enforcement agencies and international organizations, including nine ASEAN countries, the Ministry of Supervision of China, the Independent Authority against Corruption of Mongolia, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bhutan, the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Australia, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority of Saudi Arabia, the Police Presidium of the Czech Republic, Federal Ministry of the Interior of Austria, Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, International Department of the National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom, and Office of the Comptroller General of Brazil, as well as World Bank, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Basel Institute on Governance, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM). ----------------------------------------- *This exclusive interview translation is funded by the National Anti-Corruption Fund (NACF). Hashtag: #IntegrityWay #AntiCorruption #ZeroCorruption #NACC #NACF

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Therefore, cooperation between each other in various forms, both bilateral and multilateral is considered an important mechanism for effectively preventing transnational corruption of all kinds," said the NACC secretary-general.
He further elaborated that the NACC has collaboration with enforcement agencies from the Nordic countries in both bilateral and multilateral.
Furthermore, under the cooperation, both sides discussed and exchanged information on international cooperation in criminal matters related to corruption cases between Thailand and the Nordic countries.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is a constitutional independent organization and supervised by nine commissioners selected from various professions.

DeepGlint Igniting AI Aspirations amongst Malaysian New Generation

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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DeepGlint, a frontrunner in AI, computer vision, and big data analysis, showcased the Group's innovative solutions across various domains, including the metaverse, intelligent sports, and traffic management.

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DeepGlint, a frontrunner in AI, computer vision, and big data analysis, showcased the Group's innovative solutions across various domains, including the metaverse, intelligent sports, and traffic management.
The event marked a significant step towards strengthening Malaysia's foothold in the global AI landscape, aligning with Malaysia's vision for greater talent exchange with China.
In a pivotal move, DeepGlint also announced the cooperation with a Malaysian AI company, DeepCore Sdn.
Mr. Zhao Yong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DeepGlint said, "We are pleased to see so many talents in Malaysia.

InnoEX returns with twofold increase in the number of exhibiting countries and regions

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Through this approach, InnoEX promotes comprehensive cross-regional and cross-industry cooperation, aiming to enhance local I&T capabilities.

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Through this approach, InnoEX promotes comprehensive cross-regional and cross-industry cooperation, aiming to enhance local I&T capabilities.
As a founding event of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BITWeek), driven by the Hong Kong SAR Government and HKTDC, this year's InnoEX will bring together exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, doubling the number from last year.
Participating exhibitors will come from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Canada, France, India, Poland, Thailand, the United Kingdom and other locations.
The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), drew crowds at the previous InnoEX and returns this year.

Acclaimed AI researchers unveil Workhelix to pinpoint GenAI’s business value

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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Workhelix gives them the hard numbers they need to take action,” said Workhelix cofounder Erik Brynjolfsson.

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Workhelix gives them the hard numbers they need to take action,” said Workhelix cofounder Erik Brynjolfsson.
"By providing a quantitative analysis of the opportunities for generative Al, Workhelix provides executives a guide to delivering value."
Starting today, any business can use Workhelix to get their dynamic, interactive roadmap for GenAI.
It’s just a question of who will seize their advantage, and who will fall behind their peers,” said Workhelix CEO James Milin.

ALX Oncology Reports Encouraging Clinical Data of Evorpacept in Combination with Standard-of-Care in an Ongoing Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (“R/R B-NHL”)

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (“ALX Oncology” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: ALXO), an immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 immune checkpoint pathway, today reported encouraging clinical data from the ongoing Phase 1/2 investigator-sponsored trial (“IST”) of evorpacept in combination with R2 in patients with indolent and aggressive R/R B-NHL. The new data were presented in an oral presentation at the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting.

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The new data were presented in an oral presentation at the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting.
Patients received evorpacept 30 mg/kg Q2W (n=3) or 60 mg/kg Q4W (n=17) in combination with standard R2 treatment.
“We are pleased evorpacept in combination with R2 demonstrated a favorable safety profile and encouraging response in this patient population.
We look forward to applying these and other clinical trial data to inform new evorpacept combinations in our expanding pipeline.

Activation of PA Licensure Compact to Improve Access to Patient Care

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Glenn Youngkin, seven states have adopted the PA Compact Model Legislation , the requirement to activate the compact.

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Glenn Youngkin, seven states have adopted the PA Compact Model Legislation , the requirement to activate the compact.
The PA Compact is an interstate occupational licensure compact for PAs.
States joining the compact agree to recognize a valid, unencumbered license issued by another compact member state via a compact privilege.
“This translates to greater opportunities for PAs to improve access to care, address health care gaps and meet patient needs, particularly for those who have incorporated telemedicine into their practice.”

Gov. Holcomb, IEDC announce generational multi-billion-dollar investment to make Indiana leader in semiconductor packaging

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The facility will also develop future generations of chips and house an advanced packaging R&D line.

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The facility will also develop future generations of chips and house an advanced packaging R&D line.
“We are excited to build a state-of-the-art advanced packaging facility in Indiana,” said SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung.
“We believe this project will lay the foundation for a new Silicon Heartland; a semiconductor ecosystem centered in the Midwest Triangle.
The IEDC also committed up to $45 million through the Industrial Development Grant Fund to support infrastructure improvements surrounding the new plant.

Greenbacker grows investments team to continue push into Energy Transition Real Estate, hires new Head of Acquisitions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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“Real estate with access to power and grid infrastructure is mission critical to the energy transition.

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“Real estate with access to power and grid infrastructure is mission critical to the energy transition.
Evan shares our belief that decarbonization and the resulting ‘electrification of everything’ will create massive investment opportunities in Energy Transition Real Estate.
“The company’s collective business intelligence, renewable power expertise, and access to proprietary deal flow positions Greenbacker to drive the energy transition within the trillion-dollar real estate industry.
I’m excited to rejoin David as we continue to expand Greenbacker’s platform into the Energy Transition Real Estate space.”
GCM’s real estate investments team has also added a new Assistant Vice President of Acquisitions, Mandy Yang, responsible for originating, underwriting, and executing real estate opportunities that align with the strategy’s goals.