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Foreign Direct Investment in Bogota grew 78% in 2021

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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BOGOTA, Colombia, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The arrival of greenfield Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) had a significant rebound in the Bogota Region in 2021, exceeding USD 1,551 million through 115 investment projects.

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  • BOGOTA, Colombia, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The arrival of greenfield Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) had a significant rebound in the Bogota Region in 2021, exceeding USD 1,551 million through 115 investment projects.
  • The investment amounts show a 78% growth compared to 2020, according to the analysis conducted by the investment promotion agency Invest in Bogota.
  • FDI in new and expansion projects received by Bogota Region generated more than 20,000 direct jobs, double what was recorded during 2020.
  • In addition to greenfield FDI, Bogota Region received investments through mergers and acquisitions through 140 transactions valued at more than USD 2,050 million during 2021.

Valmont Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a leading global provider of engineered products and services for infrastructure development and irrigation equipment and services for agriculture, today released its 2022 Sustainability Report .

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  • Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a leading global provider of engineered products and services for infrastructure development and irrigation equipment and services for agriculture, today released its 2022 Sustainability Report .
  • A lifelong dedication to sustainability is at the core of everything Valmont does.
  • Valmont will host a dedicated conference call on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm CDT to discuss its Sustainability Report and ESG priorities.
  • Participants may join by dialing 1-877-407-6184 or 1-201-389-0877 (no Conference ID needed), or via webcast by pointing browsers to this link: Valmont Industries Sustainability Conference Call .

Valbiotis is Strengthening Its Commitment to CSR by Joining the United Nations Global Compact and Applying the ISO 26000 Standard

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Valbiotis (Paris:ALVAL) (FR0013254851 - ALVAL, eligible for PEA / SME), a Research and Development company committed to scientific innovation for preventing and combating metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, is strengthening its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by joining the United Nations Global Compact and applying the ISO 26000 standard.

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  • Valbiotis (Paris:ALVAL) (FR0013254851 - ALVAL, eligible for PEA / SME), a Research and Development company committed to scientific innovation for preventing and combating metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, is strengthening its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by joining the United Nations Global Compact and applying the ISO 26000 standard.
  • The United Nations Global Compact brings together businesses, organizations, UN agencies, the professional world and civil society around 10 universally accepted principles to build more stable and inclusive societies.
  • Valbiotis, through its membership, supports the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact concerning the respect for human rights, international labor standards, environmental protections and the fight against corruption.
  • Valbiotis will also participate in projects advancing the broader development goals of the United Nations, in particular contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Algorand and Premios Verdes Accelerate the Economic Development of Thousands of Environmental Projects Worldwide

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Together, they are determined to strengthen projects impacting the Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • Together, they are determined to strengthen projects impacting the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • "Premios Verdes and Algorand stand together as members of a new and growing entrepreneurial community.
  • A community that understands that environmental sustainability is an uncompromisable design principle for, in fact, the core of building innovation that endures" said Silvio Micali, Founder of Algorand.
  • Premios Verdes' CEO, Jose Javier Guarderas, considers this strategic alliance a victory for sustainable development worldwide.

Diageo Announces Plans to Build Carbon Neutral Crown Royal Distillery in Canada

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Global beverage alcohol leader Diageo announced plans today for a new CAD$245 million distillery to support momentum and growth ambitions for its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand.

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  • Global beverage alcohol leader Diageo announced plans today for a new CAD$245 million distillery to support momentum and growth ambitions for its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand.
  • Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the No.1 selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and North Americas most valuable whisk(e)y brand1.
  • These innovations include Crown Royal Apple and rare, high-end luxury offerings like the recently released Crown Royal 18.
  • As part of this journey, in North America, Diageo announced plans to transition its Valleyfield manufacturing site in Quebec, Canada to become carbon neutral by 2025 , and opened its first carbon neutral whiskey distillery in North America in Lebanon, Kentucky, to support Bulleit Bourbon.

Fujitsu Leads Development of Energy-efficient CPUs and Photonics Smart NIC for Next-generation Green Data Centers Under NEDO Program

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Fujitsu has been selected along with NEC Corporation, AIO Core Corporation, Kioxia Corporation, Fujitsu Optical Components Co., Ltd. and KYOCERA Corporation.

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  • Fujitsu has been selected along with NEC Corporation, AIO Core Corporation, Kioxia Corporation, Fujitsu Optical Components Co., Ltd. and KYOCERA Corporation.
  • Within this project, Fujitsu will lead the development of low-power consumption CPUs and photonics smart NIC optimized for next-generation green data centers.
  • Additionally, Fujitsu Optical Components will work with Fujitsu to develop photonics smart NIC.
  • Fujitsu will further refine this technology and develop a low-power consumption CPU that can be used in next-generation green data centers.

Connectivity Unleashed as MWC22 Barcelona Opens for Business

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest and most influential connectivity event opens its doors today at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. MWC22 Barcelona will build on the success of last year, reflecting on a new era of connectivity and collaboration across the mobile industry.

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  • This week at MWC22 Barcelona will see many exciting announcements, including an automotive launch, with Fisker's unveiling of the new all-electric Ocean SUV.
  • Opening MWC22 Barcelona with a keynote address, Mats Granryd, Director General of GSMA, said: "We are delighted to see vibrancy return to Barcelona this year as we convene, collaborate and do business.
  • This year's theme, Connectivity Unleashed, showcases the power of mobile technologyin our everyday lives and explores the ground-breaking technologies that will shape industry and society.
  • Connectivity is now intelligently transforming industries as the world moves from simple connectivity to meaningful connectivity.

Connectivity Unleashed as MWC22 Barcelona Opens for Business

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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This week at MWC22 Barcelona will see many exciting announcements, including an automotive launch, with Fisker's unveiling of the new all-electric Ocean SUV.

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  • This week at MWC22 Barcelona will see many exciting announcements, including an automotive launch, with Fisker's unveiling of the new all-electric Ocean SUV.
  • Opening MWC22 Barcelona with a keynote address, Mats Granryd, Director General of GSMA, said: "We are delighted to see vibrancy return to Barcelona this year as we convene, collaborate and do business.
  • This year's theme, Connectivity Unleashed, showcases the power of mobile technologyin our everyday lives and explores the ground-breaking technologies that will shape industry and society.
  • Connectivity is now intelligently transforming industries as the world moves from simple connectivity to meaningful connectivity.

Fujitsu Outlines Vision for Sustainable Network Technologies at MWC Barcelona 2022

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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TOKYO, Feb 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu will reveal how innovation in network technologies will contribute to solving some of society's most urgent challenges, including how to reduce their environmental footprint and deliver sustainability for customers and society with a showcase at MWC Barcelona 2022, the world's largest mobile industry exhibition.

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  • TOKYO, Feb 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu will reveal how innovation in network technologies will contribute to solving some of society's most urgent challenges, including how to reduce their environmental footprint and deliver sustainability for customers and society with a showcase at MWC Barcelona 2022, the world's largest mobile industry exhibition.
  • "Innovation for a Sustainable Society": network technologies to cut energy-use, carbon footprint
    Visitors to Fujitsu's booth will learn how cutting-edge network technologies, including private 5G, Open RAN, and more will contribute to solutions for challenges facing customers and society, including in areas like manufacturing.
  • Fujitsu's showcase will reveal how these technologies will underpin innovation going forward and represent vital tool for companies to remain competitive and sustainable into the future.
  • - Presentation hosted by Vivek Mahajan, Chief Technology Officer of Fujitsu Limited on the latest Open RAN use cases and value propositions.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America is Redefining Document Imaging with Introduction of Fujitsu fi-8000 Series

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Fujitsu Computer Products of America , the leader in imaging solutions, today announced the Fujitsu fi-8000 series of enterprise scanners.

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  • Fujitsu Computer Products of America , the leader in imaging solutions, today announced the Fujitsu fi-8000 series of enterprise scanners.
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    Fujitsu Computer Products of America is Redefining Document Imaging with Introduction of Fujitsu fi-8000 Series (Photo: Business Wire)
    With Fujitsus unique and proprietary Clear Image Capture technology, the fi-8000 series ensures exceptional image quality, far surpassing the capabilities in existing optical technologies.
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