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Tripbtoz recognized as the Leading Tourism Venture of the Year

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Friday, January 5, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripbtoz (CEO Jiha Jung) announced that it won the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the '2023 Tourism Venture Day'.

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  • - Tripbtoz wins Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at 'Tourism Venture Day 2023'
    SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripbtoz (CEO Jiha Jung) announced that it won the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the '2023 Tourism Venture Day'.
  • The '2023 Tourism Venture Day' event was held on December 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.
  • Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister YU In Chon) and hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO, President KIM Jang Sil), Tourism Venture Day is an event where tourism stakeholders gather to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for the development of the industry.
  • Tripbtoz was selected as the winner of the Best Growth Tourism Venture Company.

The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on developing a federal plastics registry to help tackle plastic pollution

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

This is another step to deliver on Canada's comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution and waste.

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  • This is another step to deliver on Canada's comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution and waste.
  • "Canadians are demanding action to tackle the plastic waste and pollution crisis, and the federal government will continue to act.
  • The Federal Plastics Registry is an important tool that will help track and manage plastics across the economy.
  • Canada recognizes that plastic pollution knows no borders and is continuing to work with international partners to develop an effective legally binding global instrument on plastic pollution.

Rio2 Secures Environmental Approval for Fenix Gold Project

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSXV: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) reports that its wholly owned Chilean subsidiary, Fenix Gold Limitada, has been successful in being granted approval of its Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) for the construction and operation of its Fenix Gold Project (“Fenix Gold” or “the Project”) located in the Atacama region of Chile.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSXV: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) reports that its wholly owned Chilean subsidiary, Fenix Gold Limitada, has been successful in being granted approval of its Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) for the construction and operation of its Fenix Gold Project (“Fenix Gold” or “the Project”) located in the Atacama region of Chile.
  • Rio2 welcomes the decision in Chile by the Committee of Ministers to approve the EIA for the Fenix Gold Project, which now allows the Company to advance the Project through statutory permitting, financing, and the currently planned recommencement of construction activities during 2024.
  • Alex Black, Executive Chairman, stated: “Finally, after many months of patiently waiting, we welcome the decision of the Committee of Ministers to support our advancement of the Fenix Gold Project.
  • The Project is an example of modern gold mining where a full complement of technical, environmental, and social considerations has been consulted on and designed in from the outset.

Rio2 – Fenix Gold EIA Administrative Appeal to Be Heard December 20, 2023

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Monday, December 18, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSXV: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) today announces that Chilean authorities have confirmed that the Committee of Ministers will announce their decision on the administrative appeal, previously filed by its subsidiary Fenix Gold Limitada, for the approval of the Fenix Gold EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) at a committee meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSXV: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) today announces that Chilean authorities have confirmed that the Committee of Ministers will announce their decision on the administrative appeal, previously filed by its subsidiary Fenix Gold Limitada, for the approval of the Fenix Gold EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) at a committee meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023.

Number of Ontario hospital emergency closures soars to new record: Health Coalition demands Ford government finally take action

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Now, the Coalition found that the number of emergency department closures has increased even more.

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  • Now, the Coalition found that the number of emergency department closures has increased even more.
  • The town of Durham in Western Ontario has had at least 51 emergency department closures in 2023 to date.
  • “It is indisputable that these closures are endangering the health of Ontario residents,” warned Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition.
  • The Health Coalition demanded the Ford government take real action to address the crisis.

Ahmed Abou Hashima Founder of MAFI for Agricultural Produce Industries Unveils Massive $300 Million Agri-Food Industrial Complex, Setting New Standards in the Middle East, with the Egyptian Prime Minister in Attendance

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

With a significant investment of up to $300 million, the project is being undertaken in collaboration with a foreign investor.

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  • With a significant investment of up to $300 million, the project is being undertaken in collaboration with a foreign investor.
  • Additionally, representatives from leading global companies specializing in cutting-edge agri-food technologies were also in attendance, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of the occasion.
  • MAFI for Agricultural Produce Industries, under the leadership of Ahmed Abou Hashima, has unveiled plans for a sprawling agri-food complex.
  • Recognizing the Egyptian market's growth potential, this collaboration aims to contribute significantly to its expansion on a global scale.

Ahmed Abou Hashima Founder of MAFI for Agricultural Produce Industries Unveils Massive $300 Million Agri-Food Industrial Complex, Setting New Standards in the Middle East, with the Egyptian Prime Minister in Attendance

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

With a significant investment of up to $300 million, the project is being undertaken in collaboration with a foreign investor.

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  • With a significant investment of up to $300 million, the project is being undertaken in collaboration with a foreign investor.
  • Additionally, representatives from leading global companies specializing in cutting-edge agri-food technologies were also in attendance, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of the occasion.
  • MAFI for Agricultural Produce Industries, under the leadership of Ahmed Abou Hashima, has unveiled plans for a sprawling agri-food complex.
  • Spanning an expansive area of 154,000 square meters in Industria Sadat City, this visionary project is set to redefine the industry landscape.

Israeli Forces Receive US Equipment Donation, National Labour Federation reports Military equipment donated by the United States will be supplied today to the Military Security Coordinators in the South and North of Israel

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While the indecision regarding the reserve squads in the government offices persists, the National Labor Federation continues to act on behalf of the Military Security Coordinators and this time with a surprising partner from the U.S.

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  • Many private organizations followed, including:
    For several years, the Military Security Coordinators Organization in the Israel National Labor Federation has warned about the negligence of the military reserve squads, suffering from lack of equipment and weapons.
  • Yoav Simchi, Chairman of the National Labor Federation: "It's time to put an end to the saga of the abandoning of the Military Security Coordinators in Israel.
  • I call for the immediate establishment of a National Authority for the Military Security Coordinators.
  • There cannot be discussions regarding the future of the Military Security Coordinators, while leaving the Military Security Coordinators out of the game.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 11, 2023

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Monday, December 11, 2023

As co-facilitator on finance with Minister Fouad from Egypt, I have met with all countries to find a path forward.

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  • As co-facilitator on finance with Minister Fouad from Egypt, I have met with all countries to find a path forward.
  • We're close to reaching a strong agreement, and Canada continues to push for language on aligning countries' actions to keep 1.5 °C within reach."
  • They discussed how our two nations are working together to fight the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
  • Following the meeting, the Parties released a joint statement on Renewed Canada–United States Commitment on Climate and Nature Ambition .

At COP28, momentum increases for the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Ahead of COP28, Canada welcomed Sweden and the European Union as new Partners of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge.

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  • Ahead of COP28, Canada welcomed Sweden and the European Union as new Partners of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge.
  • Launched by Canada at COP26, the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge calls for a partnership of carbon pricing Champions from around the world to expand the use of carbon pricing by strengthening existing systems and supporting emerging ones, with a collective goal of covering 60 percent of global emissions by 2030.
  • Partners of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge are implementing, or scheduled to implement, carbon pricing, and are committed to the goal of increasing coverage of carbon pricing to 60 percent of global emissions by 2030.
  • The Secretariat is guided by the Chair of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge Advisory Committee and is responsible for advancing all aspects of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge, including facilitating technical exchanges and support for the expansion of carbon pricing in the Global South, coordination among stakeholders, fostering high-level dialogue among Partners, and supporting Friends of the Challenge with technical expertise on carbon pricing.