GBA

The Silverstein Foundation Launches Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program to Fund Novel Research for Parkinson’s Disease in GBA Mutation Carriers

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson’s with GBA (“Silverstein Foundation”) today announced the creation of a two-year, post-doctoral fellowship program that will fund eleven scientists engaged in cutting-edge research on Parkinson’s disease in GBA mutation carriers (GBA-PD) in academic and hospital-based laboratories around the world.

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  • The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson’s with GBA (“Silverstein Foundation”) today announced the creation of a two-year, post-doctoral fellowship program that will fund eleven scientists engaged in cutting-edge research on Parkinson’s disease in GBA mutation carriers (GBA-PD) in academic and hospital-based laboratories around the world.
  • “The goal of this two-year program is to fund the next generation of elite researchers who will devote their time to finding novel, diverse approaches to analyze, prevent and treat GBA-PD,” said Jonathan Silverstein, founder of the Silverstein Foundation and a retired Managing Partner and former Co-Head of Private Equity at OrbiMed.
  • Silverstein added, “These researchers will meet regularly to collaborate and share findings with each other.
  • Furthermore, these findings will be made public to the broader GBA-PD community through publications and presentations at scientific conferences worldwide.

United Nations–Internet Governance Forum Establishes a Blockchain Standards Group

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Each year the United Nations convenes a meeting of the IGF, a global multi-stakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet.

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  • Each year the United Nations convenes a meeting of the IGF, a global multi-stakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet.
  • The IGF is comprised of Dynamic Coalitions that perform inter-sessional work throughout the year to provide analysis on specific digital topics and implement recommendations from the annual IGF meetings.
  • This year, the UN-IGF has approved a proposal to establish a Dynamic Coalition for Blockchain Standards and Assurance led by Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer, UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), and Mr. Gerard Dache, Executive Director, Government Blockchain Association (GBA).
  • The group will be developing general and industry specific blockchain standards for domains including:

HKSTP and eWTP Arabia Capital Jointly Welcome Saudi Delegation to Boost I&T Collaboration between Hong Kong SAR and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Monday, July 3, 2023

(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    MCIT’s visit to Hong Kong follows a delegation from Hong Kong to Saudi led by Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, John Lee in February this year.
  • John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, said, “There are tremendous opportunities of collaboration in innovation and technology between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.
  • By starting a chapter in Hong Kong, SCEA seeks to connect business communities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Nicolas Aguzin, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), said, “This is a very exciting time for collaboration between Hong Kong and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Open Nansha Promotes a Higher Level of Global Connections: The First Anniversary of Guangzhou Nansha in Collaboration with Hong Kong and Macao to Promote the Construction of the Greater Bay Area

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

This is Jointek Global, a global fine food complex located in Nansha, Guangzhou, with a total construction area of 350,000 square meters.

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  • This is Jointek Global, a global fine food complex located in Nansha, Guangzhou, with a total construction area of 350,000 square meters.
  • In the first five months of this year, more than 5,700 units of durian have made it to the domestic market through Nansha Port.
  • With the country's largest port-side cold storage warehouse in use, Nansha Port has become the largest durian import port on the mainland.
  • China-Europe Railway Express and Central Asia Railway Express also depart from Nansha Port South Railway Station, reaching Kazakhstan and other countries.

AGBA Group (NASDAQ: 'AGBA') presents its business capabilities in capturing growth in the Greater Bay Area of China

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

HONG KONG, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASDAQ-listed, AGBA Group Holding Limited ("AGBA"), the leading one-stop financial supermarket in Hong Kong, released a comprehensive summary report detailing its business capabilities in capturing growth in the Greater Bay Area of (China) ("GBA").

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  • HONG KONG, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASDAQ-listed, AGBA Group Holding Limited ("AGBA"), the leading one-stop financial supermarket in Hong Kong, released a comprehensive summary report detailing its business capabilities in capturing growth in the Greater Bay Area of (China) ("GBA").
  • The GBA is a growing economic powerhouse, consisting of nine cities in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macau.
  • As an established and experienced operator, AGBA is well-positioned to expand its business and capitalize on the vast GBA growth opportunities that lie ahead.
  • The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

AGBA Group (NASDAQ: 'AGBA') presents its business capabilities in capturing growth in the Greater Bay Area of China

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

HONG KONG, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASDAQ-listed, AGBA Group Holding Limited ("AGBA"), the leading one-stop financial supermarket in Hong Kong, released a comprehensive summary report detailing its business capabilities in capturing growth in the Greater Bay Area of (China) ("GBA").

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASDAQ-listed, AGBA Group Holding Limited ("AGBA"), the leading one-stop financial supermarket in Hong Kong, released a comprehensive summary report detailing its business capabilities in capturing growth in the Greater Bay Area of (China) ("GBA").
  • The GBA is a growing economic powerhouse, consisting of nine cities in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macau.
  • As an established and experienced operator, AGBA is well-positioned to expand its business and capitalize on the vast GBA growth opportunities that lie ahead.
  • The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

China's Jiangmen hosts 2023 Overseas Chinese Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

JIANGMEN, China, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Overseas Chinese Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference (OCBC) was recently held in Jiangmen, "the city of overseas Chinese" in southern China's Guangdong province.

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  • JIANGMEN, China, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Overseas Chinese Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference (OCBC) was recently held in Jiangmen, "the city of overseas Chinese" in southern China's Guangdong province.
  • Organized by the People's Government of Jiangmen Municipality, over 700 representatives of overseas Chinese from 90 countries and regions, including more than 100 overseas Chinese youth, gathered here to observe the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and tap the opportunities for business, investment, employment, and education.
  • Jiangmen built in last year the first service center and platform to facilitate overseas Chinese investment and taxation, offshore public legal service center and online notarization service for overseas Chinese, etc.
  • The Jiangmen Center of Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration was also established to provide efficient and convenient international arbitration services for overseas Chinese.

China's Jiangmen hosts 2023 Overseas Chinese Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

JIANGMEN, China, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Overseas Chinese Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference (OCBC) was recently held in Jiangmen, "the city of overseas Chinese" in southern China's Guangdong province.

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  • JIANGMEN, China, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Overseas Chinese Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference (OCBC) was recently held in Jiangmen, "the city of overseas Chinese" in southern China's Guangdong province.
  • Organized by the People's Government of Jiangmen Municipality, over 700 representatives of overseas Chinese from 90 countries and regions, including more than 100 overseas Chinese youth, gathered here to observe the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and tap the opportunities for business, investment, employment, and education.
  • Caption: Top: The 2023 Overseas Chinese Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference (OCBC) was recently held in Jiangmen, Guangdong, China.
  • Bottom: The 2023 China (Jiangmen) Overseas Chinese Carnival was held in Chikan, Jiangmen.

Hollywood teams and Chinese filmmakers cooperate to build new hubs of film industry between the Greater Bay Area(GBA) and China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Huang Changning, the president of Guangdong Film Industry Association, as well as leaders of Guangzhou Legendary Film Corporation, Unilumin, and other enterprises were invited to be present.

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  • Huang Changning, the president of Guangdong Film Industry Association, as well as leaders of Guangzhou Legendary Film Corporation, Unilumin, and other enterprises were invited to be present.
  • It's reported that Hollywood teams and Chinese filmmakers cooperate to adopt Unilumin's complete solution of virtual production in this movie.
  • In the filed of virtual production,Unilumin has complete solutions, including film shooting, digital assets and LED displays in theaters.
  • In the future, virtual production of Unilumin will serve as the bridge between domestic and foreign filmmakers for their communication, helping Chinese film industry boom and prosper.

Hollywood teams and Chinese filmmakers cooperate to build new hubs of film industry between the Greater Bay Area(GBA) and China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Huang Changning, the president of Guangdong Film Industry Association, as well as leaders of Guangzhou Legendary Film Corporation, Unilumin, and other enterprises were invited to be present.

Key Points: 
  • Huang Changning, the president of Guangdong Film Industry Association, as well as leaders of Guangzhou Legendary Film Corporation, Unilumin, and other enterprises were invited to be present.
  • It's reported that Hollywood teams and Chinese filmmakers cooperate to adopt Unilumin's complete solution of virtual production in this movie.
  • In the filed of virtual production,Unilumin has complete solutions, including film shooting, digital assets and LED displays in theaters.
  • In the future, virtual production of Unilumin will serve as the bridge between domestic and foreign filmmakers for their communication, helping Chinese film industry boom and prosper.