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Institute for Economics & Peace, Lloyds Register Foundation Release Safety Perceptions Index 2023: Severe Weather & Rising Anxiety Lead Global Risk Poll

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

There has been a global rise in 'ambiguous risk,' the feeling that people are at risk but are unsure from what.

Key Points: 
  • There has been a global rise in 'ambiguous risk,' the feeling that people are at risk but are unsure from what.
  • In 2021, more people reported experiencing harm from severe weather than in 2019, but levels of worry decreased.
  • The second Safety Perceptions Index report, released today, provides a comprehensive measure of global perceptions of safety.
  • These themes and domains are combined into a composite score which reflects perceptions of safety by country and region.

Global mine proximity detection and collision avoidance systems market is projected to reach USD 1210 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period - as per Tersus Strategy Report

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Canada Mine Proximity Detection and Collision Avoidance Systems Market, by System Type

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CGTN: In America, paying taxes is optional if you're a billionaire

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

The report compared the amount of tax paid annually by the richest 25 Americans to their wealth accrual during the same period, as estimated by Forbes magazine.

Key Points: 
  • The report compared the amount of tax paid annually by the richest 25 Americans to their wealth accrual during the same period, as estimated by Forbes magazine.
  • Of a total wealth accumulation of $401 billion, the group collectively paid $13.6 billion in taxes a dazzling sum that nonetheless translates to a real tax rate of just 3.4 percent.
  • In contrast, the average American household paid 14 percent in federal taxes, at rates that rise progressively in relation to income.
  • By comparison, the bottom half of all U.S. households an estimated 65 million families shared a combined wealth of $2.5 trillion, according to the report.

Brand-New KYMCO AK 550 Takes 'Super Touring' Concept to the Next Level

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Friday, December 10, 2021

"Despite the international travel restrictions, I am very grateful that KYMCO is able to showcase the brand-new AK 550 in EICMA, as Milan is where AK 550 was first introduced," said Allen Ko, KYMCO Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • "Despite the international travel restrictions, I am very grateful that KYMCO is able to showcase the brand-new AK 550 in EICMA, as Milan is where AK 550 was first introduced," said Allen Ko, KYMCO Chairman.
  • AK 550, named after KYMCO's 50th anniversary, is a showcase of the technologies and craftmanship that KYMCO has accumulated for more than 50 years.
  • In addition, the new AK 550 is equipped with the "Cornering ABS", the highest level of protection for cornering safety.
  • "With the new AK 550, KYMCO is pushing the boundaries of the meaning of travel and transportation," said Allen Ko, KYMCO Chairman.

UMKM EXPO(RT) BRILIANPRENEUR 2021: BRI Promotes the Digitalization of Indonesian MSMEs

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

It will pamper visitors with a 3D experience from 500 curated MSMEs, making it the biggest virtual bazaar organized by BRI.

Key Points: 
  • It will pamper visitors with a 3D experience from 500 curated MSMEs, making it the biggest virtual bazaar organized by BRI.
  • "BRI has supported the Indonesian MSMEs to grow as an established business and go global to compete in the international market.
  • BRILIANPRENEUR 2021 will also feature the virtual "MSMEs x Designer Auction" of 10 designer works, whose proceeds will go to Sahabat UMKM Foundation.
  • BRI will provide MSMEs Awards in Business Matching for Newcomer MSMEs and Top Deals MSMEs with the highest potential dealing; Best Expo for MSMEs readiness to go digital and go online; and Favorite MSMEs based on social media campaigns.

CGTN: China vows to work with developing countries to promote international human rights

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China, as the world's largest developing country, pledged to work with all developing countries to promote the sound development of the international human rights cause, at a forum on human rights on Wednesday.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China, as the world's largest developing country, pledged to work with all developing countries to promote the sound development of the international human rights cause, at a forum on human rights on Wednesday.
  • The 2021 South-South Human Rights Forum, a biennial event held this year for the third time in Beijing, was themed "putting people first and global human rights governance."
  • Stressing that human rights practices are diverse, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing is ready to work with other developing countries to promote the common values of mankind, in his congratulatory letter to the forum.
  • Countries around the world can and should choose the human rights development path that suits their own national conditions, Xi said.

9th CHINT International Marketing Forum Explores Digital Decarbonization for a Green World

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT , a leading smart energy solutions provider, has successfully hosted a day of insights, discussions and networking at their 9th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF).

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT , a leading smart energy solutions provider, has successfully hosted a day of insights, discussions and networking at their 9th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF).
  • The virtual gathering themed "Digital Decarbonization for a Green World" took place on December 9 with authoritative experts from new energy, smart grid and energy storage applications and other fields attended.
  • After the message of the COP 26, CHINT has brought together all parties to explore the path of digital decarbonization at the forum's core session "Digital Decarbonization Summit."
  • The forum also saw CHINT unveil its new logo and launch the CHINT Singapore-Shanghai dual headquarters, which opens an international platform to its global partners.

9th CHINT International Marketing Forum Explores Digital Decarbonization for a Green World

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT , a leading smart energy solutions provider, has successfully hosted a day of insights, discussions and networking at their 9th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF).

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT , a leading smart energy solutions provider, has successfully hosted a day of insights, discussions and networking at their 9th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF).
  • The virtual gathering themed "Digital Decarbonization for a Green World" took place on December 9 with authoritative experts from new energy, smart grid and energy storage applications and other fields attended.
  • After the message of the COP 26, CHINT has brought together all parties to explore the path of digital decarbonization at the forum's core session "Digital Decarbonization Summit."
  • The forum also saw CHINT unveil its new logo and launch the CHINT Singapore-Shanghai dual headquarters, which opens an international platform to its global partners.

Final Mile accelerates impact with opening of its South Africa Headquarters

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Led by Dr. Sangiwe Moyo, Final Mile's South Africa HQ will be pivotal in helping the company build upon its current efforts in the fight against HIV, AIDS and COVID-19 in particular.

Key Points: 
  • Led by Dr. Sangiwe Moyo, Final Mile's South Africa HQ will be pivotal in helping the company build upon its current efforts in the fight against HIV, AIDS and COVID-19 in particular.
  • "South Africa is on the frontlines of some of the world's most complex health challenges," said Dr. Moyo.
  • "We have to build teams close to the communities we serve," said Ram Prasad, Co-founder and CEO, Final Mile.
  • "South Africa is the natural choice given the availability of talent and access to several countries in the region.

Final Mile accelerates impact with opening of its South Africa Headquarters

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Final Mile, the pioneer in driving behavior change, integrating Behavioral Science and Human Centered Design to solve critical business and developmental sector challenges, today announced the launch of its South Africa headquarters in Johannesburg. A subsidiary of Fractal, (fractal.ai), Final Mile tackles complex behavioral challenges in public health, financial empowerment, and other issues involving human decisions by creating behavioral science solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Led by Dr. Sangiwe Moyo, Final Mile's South Africa HQ will be pivotal in helping the company build upon its current efforts in the fight against HIV, AIDS and COVID-19 in particular.
  • "South Africa is on the frontlines of some of the world's most complex health challenges," said Dr. Moyo.
  • "We have to build teams close to the communities we serve," said Ram Prasad, Co-founder and CEO, Final Mile.
  • "South Africa is the natural choice given the availability of talent and access to several countries in the region.