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Bladex's social and environmental commitment - Transforming plastic waste to rebuild a bridge in Puerto Caimito, Panama

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
ESG, Hope, Climate change, Public works, Environment, Jackson, California, PANAMA, Canal, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior

More than 350 hours of volunteer work by Bladex employees, the commitment of the community, the support of the Panamanian Ministry of Public Works, and the alliance with the Botellas de Amor Foundation made this possible.

Key Points: 
  • More than 350 hours of volunteer work by Bladex employees, the commitment of the community, the support of the Panamanian Ministry of Public Works, and the alliance with the Botellas de Amor Foundation made this possible.
  • It is a true bridge of hope and transformation," highlighted Jorge Salas, CEO of Bladex.
  • This recycled plastic bridge, with a span of 46 meters, marks an important milestone by becoming the first bridge of its kind in Panama and the longest in the Region.
  • Its construction is an inspiring example of how the circular economy can have a significant impact on mitigating the effects of climate change.

Prime Minister to travel to Latvia for bilateral visit and Lithuania for NATO Summit

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Indo-Pacific, Partnership, Food, Democracy, Travel, CETA, Policy, Canadian Armed Forces, War, HMCS Shawinigan, G7, Climate change, Operation, Strategic partnership, HMCS, Majesty, U.S.–Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement, Airline, Jet fuel, Arms industry, EU, Mediterranean Sea

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to Latvia and Lithuania from July 10 to 12, 2023.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to Latvia and Lithuania from July 10 to 12, 2023.
  • The Prime Minister will participate in an official bilateral visit in Riga, Latvia on July 10 before travelling to Vilnius, Lithuania to meet with Allies and partners and attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Leaders' Summit.
  • In Latvia, a close friend and ally to Canada, Prime Minister Trudeau will meet with the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, and the Prime Minister of Latvia, Krišjānis Kariņš to continue strengthening our partnership.
  • Canada contributes Canadian Armed Forces personnel to the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence located in Riga, as well as the NATO Force Integration Units in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

HABANOS, S.A. PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HOYO DE MONTERREY MONTERREYES NO. 4 LIMITED EDITION.

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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4 (55 ring gauge x 145mm length) is the seventh limited edition under the Hoyo de Monterrey brand.

Key Points: 
  • 4 (55 ring gauge x 145mm length) is the seventh limited edition under the Hoyo de Monterrey brand.
  • HAVANA, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Habanos, S.A., through its exclusive distributor for Bulgaria, Kaliman Caribe, presented in Sofia a new Limited Edition of the prestigious Hoyo de Monterrey brand, the Monterreyes NO.
  • The Bulgarian aficionado is a great lover of Hoyo de Monterrey-brand Habanos, and of such exclusive specialties as limited editions.
  • Enthusiasts  of mild-strength, aromatic and delicate Habanos from all over the world will be able to find the new Monterreyes NO.

HABANOS, S.A. PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HOYO DE MONTERREY MONTERREYES NO. 4 LIMITED EDITION.

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Taste, Vitosha, S.A, Whisky, Iskar (river), Multimedia, Tobacco, Pinar, Sale, Limited Edition, Development, United Kingdom, Epicurean, Ageing, Vuelta Abajo, Habanos S.A., Video game, Beer, Habano, Hoyo de Monterrey

4 (55 ring gauge x 145mm length) is the seventh limited edition under the Hoyo de Monterrey brand.

Key Points: 
  • 4 (55 ring gauge x 145mm length) is the seventh limited edition under the Hoyo de Monterrey brand.
  • HAVANA, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Habanos, S.A., through its exclusive distributor for Bulgaria, Kaliman Caribe, presented in Sofia a new Limited Edition of the prestigious Hoyo de Monterrey brand, the Monterreyes NO.
  • The Bulgarian aficionado is a great lover of Hoyo de Monterrey-brand Habanos, and of such exclusive specialties as limited editions.
  • Enthusiasts  of mild-strength, aromatic and delicate Habanos from all over the world will be able to find the new Monterreyes NO.

Albania's brain drain: why so many young people are leaving and how to get them to stay

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Westminster Foundation for Democracy, Poverty, Unemployment, UNICEF, Employment, Industry, Tourism, Education, Swisscontact, Statistics, Agriculture, Policy, World Bank, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, Student, Westminster, Democracy, GDP, Population, Income, Social change, European, Ageing, Drug, Nursing, Hunting, Mobile phone, EU, Eurostat

This exodus was 10.5% higher than in 2021, with the majority, about 36,000, being young people, according to new data from the Albanian Institute of Statistics.

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  • This exodus was 10.5% higher than in 2021, with the majority, about 36,000, being young people, according to new data from the Albanian Institute of Statistics.
  • This data also shows that fewer Albanian young people are entering the labour force and completing their studies.
  • For example, in the academic year 2021-2022, about 30,910 students graduated from higher education, marking a 5.4% decrease from the previous academic year.
  • About 35% of current residents wish to leave Kukës, and 59% want to migrate to the UK, it found.

Economic obstacles

    • The latest World Bank report on the region suggests that the pandemic has pushed more than one third of Albanians into poverty.
    • According to some reports around 3,500 healthcare personnel have moved to Germany from Albania in the last ten years.
    • In 2022 Germany also began to recognise driving licences from the western Balkans to help fill vacancies for drivers.

Driving migration

    • However, poverty and exclusion are driving forces.
    • For example, in the local election held in May 2023, Albania’s brain drain and youth migration were not discussed in depth.
    • However, Albania cannot tackle the brain drain and youth migration without help.
    • The solution is not to prohibit migration, but to encourage more investment, while also providing the region with access to the EU single market to inject economic growth and opportunities for investment and social development.

Women in Science Camp for Youth Coming to México City Will Help End Gender Divide in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Fields

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Up, an initiative hosted by the United Nations Foundation, and its affiliate, Girl Up México, along with government and corporate partners, will host 95 secondary school students and 10 college students from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, México, and the United States at WiSci (Women in Science) México STEAM Camp. From July 1-8, girls and youth allies will participate in a week of dynamic programming and technical skill building, all while fostering supportive peer relationships to encourage girls' pursuit of STEAM education and careers. Born out of a public-private partnership between organizations committed to closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, arts and design, and mathematics (STEAM), WiSci Camps provide adolescent girls and young women with technical knowledge and mentorship opportunities geared towards helping them explore a future in STEAM fields.

Key Points: 
  • "Increasing access to science, technology, engineering and math for youth worldwide is crucial to building the next generation of innovators," said Lauren Benne, Executive Director of TE Connectivity Foundation.
  • "The TE Connectivity Foundation supports organizations like the WiSci Camp in México with Girl Up to empower future STEAM leaders."
  • Let's keep investing in opportunities for them; they deserve it," said Girl Up México Founder, Bita Aranda.
  • WiSci México will be the first fully in-person STEAM Camp held since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

The Honorable James E. Lockemy to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Fourth Circuit

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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James E. Lockemy has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Fourth Circuit.

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  • James E. Lockemy has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Fourth Circuit.
  • Lockemy has been very active in the American Inns of Court movement.
  • Lockemy is a founding member of the Coastal Inn, Pee Dee Inn, and South Carolina Family Law Inn; he is currently organizing an Inn in the Rock Hill/Charlotte, South Carolina, area.
  • In 2009, he joined the South Carolina Court of Appeals, becoming the court’s first Native American chief judge in 2016.

Univar Solutions Expands Specialty Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Ingredient Portfolios with Grace SYLOID® FP Silica for Majority of Europe

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced the Company has reached an agreement with W. R. Grace & Co. ("Grace") to distribute Grace's SYLOID® FP silica for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets in the majority of European countries*. The agreement builds upon the existing global relationship between Univar Solutions and Grace in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and the majority of Europe providing customers access to this multifunctional excipient used in over the counter and prescription drug delivery solutions and supplements.

Key Points: 
  • "Excipients are emerging as strategic drug enhancement tools in the growing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.
  • We are extremely pleased to further extend our longtime partnership with Grace, a leading excipient manufacturer," said James Peterson, global vice president, pharmaceutical ingredients for Univar Solutions.
  • Grace SYLOID® FP silica contributes efficiency and performance in many pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, helping to address powder flow and caking challenges.
  • "Univar Solutions is a world-class organization with an excellent track record in delivering high-value specialty products and services to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.

Univar Solutions Expands Specialty Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Ingredient Portfolios with Grace SYLOID® FP Silica for Majority of Europe

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Partnership, FP, Adsorption, JP, ANVISA, Univar Solutions, W. R. Grace and Company, EMA, Excipient, Particle size, NYSE, Fine chemical, Grace

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced the Company has reached an agreement with W. R. Grace & Co. ("Grace") to distribute Grace's SYLOID® FP silica for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets in the majority of European countries*. The agreement builds upon the existing global relationship between Univar Solutions and Grace in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and the majority of Europe providing customers access to this multifunctional excipient used in over the counter and prescription drug delivery solutions and supplements.

Key Points: 
  • "Excipients are emerging as strategic drug enhancement tools in the growing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.
  • We are extremely pleased to further extend our longtime partnership with Grace, a leading excipient manufacturer," said James Peterson, global vice president, pharmaceutical ingredients for Univar Solutions.
  • Grace SYLOID® FP silica contributes efficiency and performance in many pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, helping to address powder flow and caking challenges.
  • "Univar Solutions is a world-class organization with an excellent track record in delivering high-value specialty products and services to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.

Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Delivering Optimal Customer Care and Drastically Decreasing Costs for Clients, and for Leadership Position

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Insurance, Automotive Executive of the Year Award, Health, CX, E-commerce, Philosophy, SAN, Artificial intelligence, System, Frost, Teleperformance, European

SAN ANTONIO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the German customer experience (CX) outsourcing services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Teleperformance with the 2023 German Company of the Year Award. The company leads the European CX outsourcing market and supports ongoing innovation and sustained leadership, to remain an industry pioneer in omnichannel customer care and a trusted partner. Teleperformance creates valuable solutions for its clients, blending human touch, diversity and inclusion with innovative digital business services to upgrade customer care with the philosophy that "each interaction matters." The company's vision connects deep-seated domain and operational knowledge with advanced products and capabilities to help its experts deliver for clients enhanced CX, and cost and time reductions while increasing efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • The company leads the European CX outsourcing market and supports ongoing innovation and sustained leadership, to remain an industry pioneer in omnichannel customer care and a trusted partner.
  • Teleperformance creates valuable solutions for its clients, blending human touch, diversity and inclusion with innovative digital business services to upgrade customer care with the philosophy that "each interaction matters."
  • With its strong overall performance, Teleperformance earns the 2023 Frost & Sullivan German Company of the Year Award in the CX outsourcing services industry.
  • Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development.