Asian culture

Fighting Infectious Diseases on the African Continent

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Media outlets have the permission to stream the event.

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  • Media outlets have the permission to stream the event.
  • Interpretation will be available for this event.
  • Choices will include Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese.
  • Journalists will have the opportunity to participate in a media Q&A session during the latter part of the event.

Benihana's Strategic Growth Plan Continues

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

This new Benihana restaurant supports the strategic plan announced last year centered on four key growth initiatives, which include:

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  • This new Benihana restaurant supports the strategic plan announced last year centered on four key growth initiatives, which include:
    New Benihana and RA Sushi restaurant development in the U.S.;
    International franchise development in the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
  • The impressive growth of Benihana's brands resulted in record-breaking revenues and industry-leading same store sales in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
  • "We are excited to continue to execute our growth plan with the addition of the Benihana Addison Walk restaurant," said Tom Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer and President of Benihana.
  • These are exciting times for our Company as we aggressively pursue many new growth opportunities."

iQIYI Premieres Feng Xiaogang-directed Series 'Crossroad Bistro'

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Friday, July 16, 2021

The series isdirected by acclaimed Chinese director Feng Xiaogang and produced by a team of award-winning industry veterans.iQIYI, Mayla Media, New Force Culture, and Aranya Productions co-presented the series.

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  • The series isdirected by acclaimed Chinese director Feng Xiaogang and produced by a team of award-winning industry veterans.iQIYI, Mayla Media, New Force Culture, and Aranya Productions co-presented the series.
  • Crossroad Bistrotells the story of five modern women with distinct personalities and backgrounds running a restaurant together while trying to balancetheir individual dreams.
  • Through mutual support and encouragement, the women forge friendships, find love, and discover their purposein life along the way.
  • Representing the first series Feng Xiaogang created in over 25 years, Crossroad Bistrois also the acclaimed director's first attempt at an online drama.

Global Chinese learning books exhibit & sell season begins in June

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

During the Program, Nearly 300 popular book titles on learning and reading Chinese including Abridged Chinese Classic Series and Great Wall Chinese are recommended by Sinolingua Co., Ltd., the principal partner of the Sunshine Reading Program, together with Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press and other major publishers on educational books in China.

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  • During the Program, Nearly 300 popular book titles on learning and reading Chinese including Abridged Chinese Classic Series and Great Wall Chinese are recommended by Sinolingua Co., Ltd., the principal partner of the Sunshine Reading Program, together with Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press and other major publishers on educational books in China.
  • Moreover, books will also be donated to Chinese language schools worldwide.
  • CNPIEC joins hands with major publishers in China to launch "global exhibit & sell season of Chinese learning books", which aim to better satisfy the needs of overseas learners of Chinese and readers of Chinese books.
  • All books on learning Chinese language will be sold at best discounts, and various free online activities such as Chinese writers' communication with readers and Chinese teaching class will also be held during the Program.

Subir Chowdhury receives IISE Honorary Member Award

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is honoring Subir Chowdhury for his lifetime contribution to quality engineering and management with 2021 IISE Honorary Member Award.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is honoring Subir Chowdhury for his lifetime contribution to quality engineering and management with 2021 IISE Honorary Member Award.
  • The IISE Honorary Member Award is the highest honor IISE can grant an individual of acknowledged professional eminence.
  • In IISE\'s 73 year history, Chowdhury is the 30th recipient of the Honorary Member Award.
  • Most recently he received honorary doctorate from Central Michigan University and his commencement address reached more than 1 million you tube views.\n"IISE is pleased to award the distinction of Honorary Member to Subir Chowdhury," said Don Greene, IISE CEO and Fellow.

Arabic Language Armenian Genocide Source Materials Now Available On Armenian National Institute Website

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of an Arabic version of its widely consulted website on the Armenian Genocide, which will continue to be expanded over the coming months.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of an Arabic version of its widely consulted website on the Armenian Genocide, which will continue to be expanded over the coming months.
  • Several digital exhibits released by ANI since the centennial of the Armenian Genocide cover many aspects of the experience of the Armenian people starting in 1915.
  • The creation of the Arabic language ANI site follows the earlier successful launch of the Turkish and Spanish language versions of the site.
  • More information on the Armenian Genocide can also be ascertained via the ANI Twitter handle.\nFounded in 1997, the Armenian National Institute (ANI) is a 501(c)(3) educational charity based in Washington, D.C., and is dedicated to the study, research, and affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.\n'

Arabic Language Armenian Genocide Source Materials Now Available On Armenian National Institute Website

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of an Arabic version of its widely consulted website on the Armenian Genocide, which will continue to be expanded over the coming months.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of an Arabic version of its widely consulted website on the Armenian Genocide, which will continue to be expanded over the coming months.
  • Several digital exhibits released by ANI since the centennial of the Armenian Genocide cover many aspects of the experience of the Armenian people starting in 1915.
  • The creation of the Arabic language ANI site follows the earlier successful launch of the Turkish and Spanish language versions of the site.
  • More information on the Armenian Genocide can also be ascertained via the ANI Twitter handle.\nFounded in 1997, the Armenian National Institute (ANI) is a 501(c)(3) educational charity based in Washington, D.C., and is dedicated to the study, research, and affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.\n'

Flowz Partners With Narika, A Los Angeles Women's Shelter, To Help Survivors Garner Employment

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Flowz will donate free business services to women who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Flowz will donate free business services to women who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The one-stop back office service provider is partnering with Narika, a California based women's shelter, to provide survivors with business solutions and software.
  • According to American Progress,the COVID-19 pandemic has sent women's workforce progress backward, and the most disenfranchised are women of color.
  • Bindu Oommen Fernandes, an Executive Director for Narika, a nonprofit organization that offers a myriad of services to survivors, confirms this.

Shobitam, The One-Stop-Shop for Indian Ethnic Wear, Introduces New Products Showcasing Practical and Accessible Fashion, And A Referral Program for Its Customers

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

We are celebrating our 2nd Anniversary and International Women's Day, and we're delighted to celebrate it by offering new products and collections.

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  • We are celebrating our 2nd Anniversary and International Women's Day, and we're delighted to celebrate it by offering new products and collections.
  • "Women are looking for options to twin their outfits with their loved ones - and for them, we are launching custom-made matching gowns.
  • Our customers are our brand ambassadors , and many of our customers found us because we were recommended by a friend.
  • We are the fastest growing one-stop-shop for authentic Indian weaves like Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Chanderi, Venkatagiri, Linen sarees, and more.

CMG Chief: 'Ancient Chinese Literature' TV Show Reveals Nation's Soul

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Monday, March 1, 2021

The new hit television show "Ancient Chinese Literature" has promoted traditional Chinese culture and did well in telling Chinese stories to the world, said Shen Haixiong, the president of China Media Group (CMG) on Monday.

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  • The new hit television show "Ancient Chinese Literature" has promoted traditional Chinese culture and did well in telling Chinese stories to the world, said Shen Haixiong, the president of China Media Group (CMG) on Monday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210301005624/en/
    The CMG production interprets ancient Chinese books and brings classics to life with short stage plays.
  • CMG has paid special attention to promoting ancient culture through a number of productions such as "Everlasting Classics," "Chinese Poetry Conference" and "National Treasure."
  • "An excellent culture is the common language of mankind, and traditional Chinese classics are a unique source for telling Chinese stories well," Shen wrote.