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MissionSquare Retirement Announces Retirement of Chief Investment Officer Wayne Wicker Following Distinguished Financial Services Career

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Washington D.C., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement , a staunch advocate of retirement security and financial well-being, today announces the retirement of Wayne Wicker, the company’s highly respected Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

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  • Washington D.C., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement , a staunch advocate of retirement security and financial well-being, today announces the retirement of Wayne Wicker, the company’s highly respected Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
  • Karen Chong-Wulff , CFA, CAIA, Head of Fixed Income for MissionSquare Retirement, will succeed Wicker as Acting CIO, effective April 5, 2024, in accordance with the company’s succession plan.
  • “MissionSquare Retirement is grateful for Wayne’s twenty years of service to the company, and we wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement,” said Deanna J. Santana, Acting CEO & President at MissionSquare Retirement.
  • Prior to joining MissionSquare Retirement in July 2007, Chong-Wulff held senior positions at DuPont Capital Management and Morley Capital Management.

Penny Wong floats recognising Palestine ahead of two-state solution to help path to peace

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has taken Australian policy a modest step towards embracing recognition of a Palestine state ahead of a two-state solution, as a pathway to a lasting Middle East peace.

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  • Foreign Minister Penny Wong has taken Australian policy a modest step towards embracing recognition of a Palestine state ahead of a two-state solution, as a pathway to a lasting Middle East peace.
  • She quoted British Foreign Secretary David Cameron saying the United Kingdom “will look at the issue of recognising a Palestinian state, including at the United Nations”.
  • “There are always those who claim recognition is rewarding an enemy,” Wong said.
  • The Albanese government’s policy has been for a two-state solution, but it has not embraced recognising a Palestinian state ahead of that.

Dr. Xiang Lingyun Joins NUM as Tenured Economics Professor and PhD Advisor

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.

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  • Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.
  • Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.
  • At NUM, Dr. Xiang will be involved in shaping the next generation of economists and finance professionals.
  • The NUM community warmly welcomes Dr. Xiang, looking forward to the inspiration and innovation he brings to the campus.

Countdown to the Finals of the ASC24 Student Supercomputer Challenge!

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The focal point of the ASC24 finals will revolve around tackling cutting-edge scientific issues, such as advancing large language models (LLM), exploring Mars, and enhancing techniques for oil and gas exploitation.

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  • The focal point of the ASC24 finals will revolve around tackling cutting-edge scientific issues, such as advancing large language models (LLM), exploring Mars, and enhancing techniques for oil and gas exploitation.
  • Alongside the primary challenges, the finals will include a Group Competition aimed at fostering cross-team collaboration among students.
  • Numerous new teams are set to join the finals, with Shanghai University, Lanzhou University, and Southern University of Science and Technology among them.
  • The enthusiasm of these new contenders promises to elevate the competition, ensuring an intense battle until the very end.

APRU’s latest AI For Social Good Report spotlights the need for transforming social policies and services in Bangladesh and Thailand

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Working closely with academic researchers and government stakeholders in Bangladesh and Thailand, the program provided research insights and practical suggestions to accelerate the development of data-driven policies and strategies, effectively leveraging AI for societal good.

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  • Working closely with academic researchers and government stakeholders in Bangladesh and Thailand, the program provided research insights and practical suggestions to accelerate the development of data-driven policies and strategies, effectively leveraging AI for societal good.
  • Noteworthy outcomes include country-wide case studies on
    Maternity care in Bangladesh faces substantial challenges, including limited monitoring and access barriers.
  • In Thailand, researchers from NUS identified barriers to sharing medical and healthcare data and have recommended tangible policy recommendations to the Thai Government.
  • With the successful rollout of the "AI for Social Good" project, APRU aims to foster more cross-border connections and provide active support in developing country-specific AI governance frameworks.

Charles River Announces Extension of Gene Therapy Manufacturing Alliance with NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), a leading medical education institution with a world-renowned medical research field of stem cell biology and therapy, today announced a High Quality (HQ) plasmid DNA development and manufacturing agreement.

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  • Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), a leading medical education institution with a world-renowned medical research field of stem cell biology and therapy, today announced a High Quality (HQ) plasmid DNA development and manufacturing agreement.
  • NUS Medicine will leverage this collaboration to access Charles River’s center of excellence, and established manufacturing platform, eXpDNA™.
  • In recent years, Charles River has significantly expanded its cell and gene therapy portfolio to streamline complex supply chains and meet growing demand for plasmid DNA, viral vector, and cell therapy services.
  • Combined with the Company’s legacy testing capabilities, Charles River offers an industry-leading “concept to cure” advanced therapeutic solution.

APAC Green Data Center Market Industry Analysis & Forecasts 2023-2028 - Large Colocation and Hyperscale, Data Center Operators, Drive the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The "APAC Green Data Center Market - Industry Analysis & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "APAC Green Data Center Market - Industry Analysis & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The APAC green data center market was valued at USD 7.01 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.20% from 2022-2028.
  • Hyperscale operators in the APAC green data center market, such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Alibaba, and Huawei Technologies, drive the market with sustainable investments and innovative technologies.
  • How many MW of power capacity is expected to reach the APAC green data center market by 2028?

QuantexAI Secures $1M Pre-Seed Funding

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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QuantexAI, an innovative startup in the field of Generative AI and Data Science, announced that it has successfully secured $1 million during its pre-seed funding round.

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  • QuantexAI, an innovative startup in the field of Generative AI and Data Science, announced that it has successfully secured $1 million during its pre-seed funding round.
  • Founded by a team of seasoned experts and led by a faculty member from the National University of Singapore, QuantexAI boasts a strong academic pedigree.
  • QuantexAI is also a proud member of the NVIDIA Inception Program, which has been instrumental in the startup's journey.
  • With its innovative AI-driven solutions, QuantexAI is not just forecasting data trends, it's forecasting a new era in business intelligence.

Agilent Presents 2024 Darlene Solomon Award to University of Cambridge Researcher Joycelyn Tan

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced today that Joycelyn Tan, a Ph.D. student at the Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science at the University of Cambridge , UK, has been awarded the 2024 Darlene Solomon Award .

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  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced today that Joycelyn Tan, a Ph.D. student at the Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science at the University of Cambridge , UK, has been awarded the 2024 Darlene Solomon Award .
  • “I am grateful to receive this award from Agilent and FeMS,” said Ms. Tan.
  • Additionally, she will have the opportunity to visit the Agilent Global Solutions Development Center in Singapore, where she will work alongside Agilent scientists.
  • The Darlene Solomon Award is co-sponsored by FeMS (Females in Mass Spectrometry) and Agilent Technologies.

Startup Ecosystem in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313677655/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313677655/en/
    JR East is developing a startup ecosystem in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY (the City), which is scheduled to open in late March 2025.
  • The City will be one of the largest scale experimental sites in Japan for 100,000 visitors, working to solve social issues related to environmental protection, mobility vehicles and robotics, and healthcare services.
  • Adopted companies will have opportunity to conduct demonstrations in the City in conjunction with the opening of the City.
  • Healthcare Services: Creating a society in which everyone can lead rich, fulfilling life for the next 100 years
    The City enables startups to conduct experiments for 100,000 visitors.