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U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Spring-Summer 2024 Collection

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
DNA, Collection, SVP, Life, USPA, NPC, ESPN, Athlete

West Palm Beach, FL, Mar 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its iconic, sport-inspired Spring-Summer Collection for 2024.

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  • West Palm Beach, FL, Mar 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its iconic, sport-inspired Spring-Summer Collection for 2024.
  • 's Spring-Summer 2024 Collection features bold stripes and sun-washed pops of color representing the free spirit and heritage of the sport-inspired brand.
  • Retro resort style springs to life in matching sets and tonal polo shirts, while models and professional polo players alike bask under the palm trees in U.S. Polo Assn.
  • "Whether it's through strategic partnerships like the one with ESPN, supporting global polo events, or our product launches, our mission is to stay true to U.S. Polo Assn.

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports 2024 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship(R) Airing on ESPN

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Cornell University, EST, Female, U.S. Open, Organic, Horse, USPA, NPC, ESPN, Athlete, ESPNews, Entertainment

The most prestigious cup in women's polo in the United States ran from Feb. 3-23, 2024, with qualifying games played at Port Mayaca Polo Club, and the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship Final played once again on the U.S. Polo Assn.

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  • The most prestigious cup in women's polo in the United States ran from Feb. 3-23, 2024, with qualifying games played at Port Mayaca Polo Club, and the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship Final played once again on the U.S. Polo Assn.
  • double horsemen logo, as well as donations made to polo and equestrian charities selected by the finalists in the 2024 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship.
  • "The 2024 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship is a showcase of women's polo achievements," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn.
  • "I am always honored to compete against other amazing women polo players in the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship," added Arellano, professional polo player and U.S. Polo Assn.

Viracta Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
SAN, Research, Investment, FDA, Food, PTCL, SDD, ODD, Valganciclovir, Completeness, Therapy, Food and Drug Administration, NPC, Patient, PTLD, G&A, DLBCL, Pharmaceutical industry

SAN DIEGO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on the treatment and prevention of virus-associated cancers that impact patients worldwide, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year of 2023 and provided a business update.

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  • “Nana-val is a first-in-class, all-oral combination treatment regimen that has entered late-stage development to target and treat EBV-associated cancers.
  • Completed enrollment of Stage 2 in the R/R EBV+ PTCL cohort of patients treated with Nana-val (n=21, Stage 1 + Stage 2 patients) in the first quarter of 2024.
  • Amended protocol to additionally enable enrollment of second-line R/R EBV+ DLBCL patients and R/R EBV+ PTLD patients, including pediatric EBV+ PTLD patients ≥ 12 years of age.
  • Present Stage 1 + Stage 2 data (n=21) in the R/R EBV+ PTCL cohort in patients treated with Nana-val in the third quarter of 2024.

Zevra Therapeutics Provides FDA Update on the PDUFA Action Date for Arimoclomol as a Treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

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Monday, March 4, 2024
New Drug Application, Niemann–Pick disease, FDA, Food, PDUFA, Therapy, NPC, Patient, Disease, NDA, Pharmaceutical industry

CELEBRATION, Fla., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ZVRA) (Zevra or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for the New Drug Application (NDA) for arimoclomol, an investigational orally delivered, first-in-class treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC). In addition, the FDA has set a new Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”) action date of September 21, 2024, and has re-affirmed its intent to present the resubmission for discussion at an advisory committee meeting to be scheduled.

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  • In addition, the FDA has set a new Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”) action date of September 21, 2024, and has re-affirmed its intent to present the resubmission for discussion at an advisory committee meeting to be scheduled.
  • As previously reported, Zevra received acceptance of the NDA resubmission for arimoclomol in early January 2024, with an original PDUFA action date of June 21, 2024.
  • The FDA has determined that the additional information constitutes a Major Amendment to the NDA, thereby resulting in an extension of the PDUFA action date.
  • As the review continues, Zevra will maintain the early access program for arimoclomol and work tirelessly to bring this potential therapy to patients as soon as possible.”

Beijing Review: Putting People First

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Saturday, March 9, 2024
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BEIJING, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee are China's major political gatherings.

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  • BEIJING, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee are China's major political gatherings.
  • Their annual sessions, usually held in March, focus on the economic and social blueprint of the country for the coming year.
  • The people's congress system is the fundamental political system in China, serving as an important institutional vehicle for realizing whole-process people's democracy in China.
  • The goal is that by mid-century, common prosperity will largely materialize, and people can enjoy happier, safer and healthier lives.

Global Times: How two sessions serve as bridge between people and government, help authorities formulate policies

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Various localities in the country are implementing policies on medication, health insurance and research according to the catalog.

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  • Various localities in the country are implementing policies on medication, health insurance and research according to the catalog.
  • In 2021, China also for the first time included a rare disease treatment in its National Reimbursement Drug List.
  • These moves together benefited thousands of Chinese suffering from rare diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patient Zhang Jianuo and his parents.
  • Motions and proposals during the two sessions are crucial pathways for addressing issues impacting people's livelihood, and they're becoming increasingly effective.

China sets 2024 growth target, encouraging foreign investment

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Han Baojiang, head of the China Market Economics Society, said the GDP growth objective is both pragmatic and inspiring, indicating the Central Government's continued emphasis on the quality of growth.

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  • Han Baojiang, head of the China Market Economics Society, said the GDP growth objective is both pragmatic and inspiring, indicating the Central Government's continued emphasis on the quality of growth.
  • The Chinese economy is so large that any level of growth helps the folks in China, and it makes China a contributor to overall growth in the world.
  • The country will also strengthen services for foreign investors to make China a favored destination for investment.
  • Furthermore, efforts will be made to facilitate easier access for foreign nationals to work, study and travel in China.

Global Times: China sets 2024 GDP growth target at around 5%; 'forward-looking, pragmatic' goal signals firm economic recovery, high-quality growth

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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In setting the growth rate, Chinese policymakers have taken into account the need to boost employment and income, and prevent and defuse risks.

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  • In setting the growth rate, Chinese policymakers have taken into account the need to boost employment and income, and prevent and defuse risks.
  • This growth rate is well aligned with the objectives of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) and the goal of basically realizing modernization.
  • Observers estimated that the Chinese economy will contribute around 30 percent to 35 percent to global growth this year.
  • Its GDP surpassed 126 trillion yuan last year, an increase of 5.2 percent, ranking China among the fastest-growing major economies in the world.

CGTN America releases Two Sessions China Economic Television Forum "Policy Time-Road to Prosperity"

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The government work report is one of the most anticipated documents of China's political season.

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  • China's unveiling of the "government work report" comes during the Two Sessions, which covers the CPPCC and the NPC's meetings.
  • The program provides a timely and in-depth interpretation of China's latest economic policies in a systematic and focused manner.
  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The government work report is one of the most anticipated documents of China's political season.
  • "Policy Time: Road to Prosperity" features some of the world's renowned experts on China who spoke about the two sessions and the importance of the country's push for innovation, investment, economic growth, multilateralism and trade.

Voices of NPC deputies translated into different languages with AIGC

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SHIJIAZHUANG, China, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During this year's Two Sessions, reporters from the Great Wall International Communication Centre (GWICC) gathered the brilliant views of the NPC deputies from north China's Hebei Province.

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  • SHIJIAZHUANG, China, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During this year's Two Sessions, reporters from the Great Wall International Communication Centre (GWICC) gathered the brilliant views of the NPC deputies from north China's Hebei Province.
  • Assisted by the artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) technology, the voices of interviewed deputies are translated from Chinese to English, French, Russian, Spanish and German.
  • Please click the video to get the highlights of their proposals in different languages.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/voices-of-npc-deputies-translat...