Way Forward

Winning designs raise curtain on HKTDC Hong Kong jewellery shows

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Friday, March 1, 2024

HONG KONG, Mar 1, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 40th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show are being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and AsiaWorld-Expo respectively.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 1, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 40th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show are being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and AsiaWorld-Expo respectively.
  • The award ceremony of the 25th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, a key event of the twin jewellery shows, was held at the HKCEC today, paying tribute to the outstanding creativity of local talents.
  • Jointly organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association, Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association and the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China, the 25th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition aims to discover talents for the industry, elevate Hong Kong design excellence and promote exquisite jewellery collections designed and manufactured in Hong Kong to international buyers.
  • For details, please refer to https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/tc/intelligence-hub
    The 25th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition winning pieces from Open Group and Student Group: https://bit.ly/48AvDGL
    Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Yung Pueblo, to Deliver Closing Keynote at SXSW EDU® 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival welcomes Yung Pueblo, poet and author of books such as The Way Forward, to its 2024 conference and festival for a special Closing Keynote, Unlocking Your Best Self for Yourself & Others address. Widely known on Instagram and various social media networks, Yung Pueblo has garnered praise for his exploration of self-healing, love, and acceptance, which he brings to the SXSW EDU stage on Thursday, March 7 at 1:00pm CT.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival welcomes Yung Pueblo, poet and author of books such as The Way Forward, to its 2024 conference and festival for a special Closing Keynote, Unlocking Your Best Self for Yourself & Others address.
  • "This offers a perfect opportunity to blend both the SXSW and the SXSW EDU communities given their shared passion for tech, culture, and society.
  • After all, the ideas and concepts highlighted often stem from a lesson, teacher, or opportunity that was presented along someone's educational journey."
  • To learn more about SXSW EDU's 2024 programming from March 4-7, visit sxswedu.com/program .

CoinW Fortifies Presence in MENA Region

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

UAE,Dubai , Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Making a return to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, CoinW, the world's pioneering cryptocurrency exchange, successfully wrapped up an intensive events schedule earlier this week.

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  • UAE,Dubai , Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Making a return to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, CoinW, the world's pioneering cryptocurrency exchange, successfully wrapped up an intensive events schedule earlier this week.
  • CoinW's participation in these events extends beyond boosting regional brand awareness through gold sponsorships; it signifies a strategic move to bolster its global expansion into the MENA region.
  • In fact, CoinW targeted the MENA region years ago.
  • By June of 2023, CoinW secured initial approval from the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), establishing a solid foundation for its operations in the region.

Agritask Supports IFC’s Global Mission of Optimizing Sustainable Agricultural Practices with Carbon Accounting Solution

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

The sustainability-focused solution will enable rice traders and manufacturers to track scope 3 agricultural emissions as reported by farmers through a mobile application.

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  • The sustainability-focused solution will enable rice traders and manufacturers to track scope 3 agricultural emissions as reported by farmers through a mobile application.
  • “We have helped farmers adopt best agriculture practices and digitize their workflows while also improving visibility down the value chain.
  • We are proud to support over 2,000 Vietnamese farmers utilizing this system,” said Marta Bogdanic, Senior Operation Officer at IFC.
  • Agritask built a custom mobile application through which growers receive tailored digital agronomic advice, such as real-time weather alerts and crop care.

G30 report, Central Banking and Monetary Policy: Principles and the Way Forward, calls for a shift in approach

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Group of Thirty (G30) today published Central Banking and Monetary Policy: Principles and the Way Forward. A product of the G30 Working Group on Monetary Policy - chaired by G30 members Jacob Frenkel, Raghuram Rajan, and Axel Weber, the report dissects the causes of the inflationary spike across many economies and the weaknesses in central banking models and approaches that contributed to a delayed response to the price hikes. The authors, including sixteen former or current central bankers and ministers of finance, warn inflation is less predictable today than in the past. They find that central bank frameworks, re-designed for a low inflation world and coupled with a data-driven approach to setting policy, slowed reactions to price rises as they developed. At the same time, existing policy commitments limited room to maneuver, resulting in some advanced economy central banks being behind the curve in their response to inflation. Emerging economies, many with the recent memory of higher inflation, reacted much more decisively.

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  • The Group of Thirty (G30) today published Central Banking and Monetary Policy: Principles and the Way Forward from the G30 Working Group on Monetary Policy.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Group of Thirty (G30) today published Central Banking and Monetary Policy: Principles and the Way Forward.
  • The study calls for a return to a focus on central bank core goals, backed by maintaining central bank operational independence and a humble approach to central banking.
  • To receive a copy of Central Banking and Monetary Policy: Principles and the Way Forward, contact G30 Press Officer Melissa Golding at +1 571-236-2820 or [email protected] .

Sustainability Series Set to Launch This Fall with HGTV's Dave & Jenny Marrs

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“What does sustainability really mean and how can we make an impact” are two of the many questions the “ Sustainability Series ” sets out to answer.

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  • “What does sustainability really mean and how can we make an impact” are two of the many questions the “ Sustainability Series ” sets out to answer.
  • Launching this fall, the digital “Sustainability Series,” sponsored by Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin), is raising awareness of the critical issues affecting our world today.
  • The new digital series will strive to educate, inspire, and transform how audiences perceive and practice sustainability, simplifying complex concepts for consumers and homeowners to help ensure a sustainable future.
  • The series will air on Daikin’s YouTube, with 2-minute interstitial segments broadcasting nationally on HGTV prime-time programming and posted across Daikin’s and Dave Marrs’ social media channels.

CNIB Creates A New Way Forward With 2023-2028 Strategic Plan

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CNIB, Canada's largest non-profit supporting people who are blind, has announced the launch of its new 2023-2028 strategic plan, The Way Forward, developed to dismantle barriers and deliver limitless opportunities to all Canadians – today, tomorrow and together.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CNIB, Canada's largest non-profit supporting people who are blind, has announced the launch of its new 2023-2028 strategic plan, The Way Forward, developed to dismantle barriers and deliver limitless opportunities to all Canadians – today, tomorrow and together.
  • Within the plan, CNIB addresses key issues identified through its research and makes three commitments:
    Attitude Is Everything: CNIB is committed to increasing understanding of blindness and dispelling misconceptions about people who are blind, low vision, or Deafblind.
  • Safe and Accessible Journeys: CNIB is committed to removing barriers and creating safe, accessible door-to-door journeys for all.
  • Its strategic plan not only champions the issues that affect Canadians who are blind but also calls on passionate allies who are ready and willing to join its work.

AnitaB.org Establishes New DEI Advisory Program; Names Globally Recognized Executive Bo Young Lee as Program's Inaugural President

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the leading global nonprofit organization committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, equality, and belonging in the technology sector, today announced the launch of AnitaB.org Advisory, a consulting division dedicated to helping organizations drive meaningful change through effective DEI strategies. The new offering will be helmed by renowned speaker and human capital, DEI, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) executive Bo Young Lee. The launch was announced during the Opening Plenary session at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. 

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  • The new offering will be helmed by renowned speaker and human capital, DEI, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) executive Bo Young Lee.
  • The launch was announced during the Opening Plenary session at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists.
  • "Bo is a respected DEI advisor, strategist, and practitioner," said Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org.
  • Lee brings 23 years of experience with DEI work and renowned expertise in global DEI implications to the AnitaB.org Advisory team.

Sneak Preview: The Way Forward at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the leading global nonprofit organization committed to promoting diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging in the technology ecosystem, is thrilled to offer a dynamic slate of inspirational speakers, employment opportunities, skill-building sessions, and much more at the upcoming Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC). Kicking off with the online GHC 23 Open Source Day on September 22, the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists takes place September 26-29 virtually and in-person at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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  • Guided by the theme "The Way Forward," the Celebration drives progress and promotes positive change to achieve the goal of creating a more equitable and inclusive future for the tech industry.
  • The entire agenda is designed to further that objective while also empowering and encouraging the 30,000-plus attendees as they advance in their profession.
  • "We are celebrating the achievements of women and non-binary technologists and motivating them to keep striving and reach even greater heights."
  • Registration is still open here for Grace Hopper Celebration 2023.

AnitaB.org Announces Registration for Grace Hopper Celebration, the World's Largest Gathering for Women and Non-Binary Technologists, Opens July 18, 2023

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the leading global nonprofit organization committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, equality, and belonging in the technology ecosystem, is thrilled to announce that registration for the highly anticipated Grace Hopper Celebration 2023 (GHC 23) will open on July 18. The Celebration, recognized as the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists, will start with GHC 23 Open Source Day (OSD) on September 22, held online for all GHC 23 attendees. GHC 23 will be held in-person in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center and offered virtually from September 26-29, 2023.

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  • Four-day event, produced by AnitaB.org, excitedly announces the highly anticipated registration opening for Grace Hopper Celebration 2023.
  • GHC 23 will be held in-person in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center and offered virtually from September 26-29, 2023.
  • Grace Hopper Celebration aims to inspire and empower women and non-binary technologists, by advocating for diversity, inclusivity, equality, and belonging in the technology sector.
  • Registration for Grace Hopper Celebration 2023 opens on July 18, 2023, and can be found at the official GHC 23 site only, linked here .