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Canada-in-Asia Conference Arrives in Singapore February 26-29, 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to host the second annual Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore from February 26-29, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to host the second annual Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore from February 26-29, 2024.
  • With over 400 participants already registered, our 2024 Canada-in-Asia Conferences event (CIAC2024) will focus on two thematic areas: Agri-food (Feb. 26-27) and Climate Solutions (Feb. 27-29).
  • Over four days at the Pan Pacific Singapore, the conference program will provide networking and inter-disciplinary discussion on some of the most pressing issues in Canada-Asia co-operation, trade, and investment in the agriculture and climate spaces.
  • The Canada-in-Asia Conference is presented with the assistance of the Government of Canada.

Canada helps shape global dialogue on the responsible and safe use of artificial intelligence

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Friday, November 3, 2023

During the summit, leaders discussed how best to manage the risks from so-called frontier AI systems—highly capable general-purpose AI software programs or algorithms that match or exceed present-day capabilities.

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  • During the summit, leaders discussed how best to manage the risks from so-called frontier AI systems—highly capable general-purpose AI software programs or algorithms that match or exceed present-day capabilities.
  • "Canada continues to play a leading role on the global governance and responsible use of AI.
  • It is critical and urgent that we all come together to build public trust around this transformational technology.
  • We look forward to continuing our work with like-minded countries to move confidently from fear to opportunity."

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
  • The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
  • "We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
  • In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
  • The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
  • "We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
  • In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
  • The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
  • "We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
  • In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

NESsT Announces Research Partnerships with Mott Foundation and IDRC to Study Amazon Bioeconomy, Generate Social and Economic Impact to Address Climate Change

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The two partnerships will conduct action research in the Amazon to understand the challenges and degradation of climate change on local communities and empower them for positive change.

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  • The two partnerships will conduct action research in the Amazon to understand the challenges and degradation of climate change on local communities and empower them for positive change.
  • Both research partnerships will highlight the unique role of conservation and regenerative enterprises in promoting inclusion and indigenous rights through economic empowerment.
  • NESsTs partnerships with Mott Foundation and IDRC represent whats possible at the intersection of public, private and non-private work to drive change for the planets most pressing challenge.
  • However, despite recent enthusiasm for such practices, little is still known about how conservation enterprises generate social and economic impact that address climate change and adaptation.

Gates Foundation Calls for Bold and Immediate Action at COP27, Announces New Commitment to Meet the Climate Adaptation Needs of Smallholder Farmers

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The announcement was made by Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).

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  • The announcement was made by Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).
  • "Our commitment will help smallholder farmers adapt today and build resilience for the future.
  • It is essential for this climate summit to produce bold commitments that address immediate and long-term needs.
  • The foundation's commitment will fund immediate action and long-term initiatives over four years to help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia build resilience and food security.

Gates Foundation Calls for Bold and Immediate Action at COP27, Announces New Commitment to Meet the Climate Adaptation Needs of Smallholder Farmers

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 7, 2022

The announcement was made by Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).

Key Points: 
  • The announcement was made by Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).
  • "Our commitment will help smallholder farmers adapt today and build resilience for the future.
  • It is essential for this climate summit to produce bold commitments that address immediate and long-term needs.
  • The foundation's commitment will fund immediate action and long-term initiatives over four years to help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia build resilience and food security.

IDRC and Opus 2 join forces to fit out a new state-of-the-art flagship hearing room in London

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Friday, September 16, 2022

LONDON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, a leading global dispute resolution centre, and Opus 2, the leader in cloud-based solutions for the legal sector, have today announced a joint venture to fit out a state-of-the-art flagship hearing room in IDRC's dispute resolution centre in London. The purpose-built hearing room will deliver the highest quality, connected experience for all participants in a hearing.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose-built hearing room will deliver the highest quality, connected experience for all participants in a hearing.
  • IDRC and Opus 2 have pioneered technology to deliver some of the most advanced and modern hearing facilities for international arbitration for the last decade.
  • The new flagship hearing room at IDRC's new premises in London will feature bespoke designs for furniture, layout and hardware designed and developed by Opus 2 to deliver the highest quality experience for participants in the room.
  • Martin Coen, Chief Executive Officer at Opus 2 said:
    "We have led in hearing room design for dispute resolution for the past decade.

Taiwan Excellence Pavilion Showcasing at The AACC Expo (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) for the First Time

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Taiwan Excellence is leading a team of award-winning medical testing products to attend the largest and most influential global expo, AACC in Chicago, aiming for post-pandemic business opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Taiwan Excellence is leading a team of award-winning medical testing products to attend the largest and most influential global expo, AACC in Chicago, aiming for post-pandemic business opportunities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220804006111/en/
    Taiwan Excellence Pavilion Showcasing at The AACC Expo (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) for the First Time (Photo: Business Wire)
    Many countries have been reopening gates to travelers around the world during this post-pandemic era.
  • The maiden show from Taiwan Excellence Pavilion without a doubt has attracted undivided attention from the rest of the world.
  • As Taiwan Excellence Award-Winning products are showcased at AACC, it shows that the testing industry from Taiwan is growing firm and strong.