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EQS-News: SIBUR attends Geneva roundtable, discusses projects to reduce plastic pollution

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Under its Vivilen brand, SIBUR produces a range of polymers containing recycled plastic for various applications: food (rPET), non-food (rPO) and home decor (rPS).

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  • Under its Vivilen brand, SIBUR produces a range of polymers containing recycled plastic for various applications: food (rPET), non-food (rPO) and home decor (rPS).
  • SIBUR is implementing a number of plastic collection and recycling projects in collaboration with various partners in its regions of operations.
  • According to the Russian Carbon Unit Registry, SIBUR has one of the largest portfolios of climate projects among the Russian companies.
  • SIBUR’s climate projects are set to reduce CO2 emissions by over 6 million tons by the end of 2032.

EQS-News: Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 10th Cohort of Entrepreneurship Programme – 20,000 Entrepreneurs Funded Across Africa

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.

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  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.
  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation has disbursed US$100,000,000 directly to young African entrepreneurs, who have created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs, contributing significantly to Africa's economic growth and development.
  • Since inception in 2010, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has pioneered an innovative approach to seeding, capacitising and networking young entrepreneurs across Africa.
  • To learn more about the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme "Decade of Impact" please see here ( https://apo-opa.co/3IULYeS ).

World's First Humanoid Robot Sophia Takes Center Stage At The Global AI Show & Global Blockchain Show

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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An exclusive invitation to meet groundbreaking humanoid robot shaping the future of emerging technology and artificial intelligence at Global AI & Global Blockchain Show

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - March 19, 2024) -  The Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show are pleased to announce Sophia, the world’s first AI humanoid robot, as their Official Ambassador.
  • At the Global AI & Global Blockchain Show, Sophia will lead discussions on the transformative power of AI and blockchain technology, exploring the emerging landscape of Web3 and its implications for global markets and society.
  • Her presence at the Global AI & Global Blockchain Show is a testament to the transformative power of technology and its ability to shape the future.
  • As Hanson Robotics & SingularityNET unveil SophiaVerse's impact on the crypto market, the Global AI & Global Blockchain Show promises to be an enlightening experience for Web3 enthusiasts.

STIVE ASIA Announces Innovative 'Art Print on Demand' on Its Digital Marketplace

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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For art enthusiasts, illustrators, and eco-friendly advocates, Discover STIVE ASIA, the leading creative hub in Southeast Asia is uniting talented artists and sustainability champions through purposeful art.

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  • In 2020, STIVE ASIA emerged as a comprehensive digital asset marketplace, initially focusing on hosting certified and original intellectual properties.
  • Both creators and users can have access to the digital IP marketplace at STIVE ASIA at no cost.
  • As a total creative solution platform, STIVE ASIA allows both users and creators to buy and sell Certified Digital IP, design contests for custom projects, and eco-friendly merchandise printed with digital IP.
  • "Stive Asia Official" for Instagram, and "Stive Asia" for Facebook, Tik Tok and Xiao Hong Shu.

Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos elected unanimously as President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos, who has served as the FEI President since 2014, has been elected unanimously as the new President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF). The election took place today, 9 April 2024, at the 48th ASOIF General Assembly held in Birmingham (GBR) during the SportAccord World Sport and Business Summit. Ingmar De Vos ran unopposed and was elected by secret ballot for a term of four years. He will take up his new position on 1 January 2025.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos, who has served as the FEI President since 2014, has been elected unanimously as the new President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).
  • “I am humbled by today’s result and would like to express my deep gratitude to the Summer Olympic International Federations for their trust,” the newly elected ASOIF President Ingmar De Vos said.
  • “On behalf of the International Olympic Committee, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ingmar De Vos on his election as ASOIF President,” IOC President Thomas Bach commented.
  • Since 2016, he has been a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) Governance Taskforce.

Gray Promotes Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent for the Gray Television Washington News Bureau.

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  • ATLANTA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent for the Gray Television Washington News Bureau.
  • In his new role, Peter will be based in New York City covering the local impact of national and international stories for Gray affiliates, including Wall Street and the United Nations.
  • “Our viewers trust Gray to provide fair and unbiased reporting with a distinctly local perspective,” Gray’s Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland said.
  • “Peter is a relatable storyteller who understands how to connect national headlines with viewers’ concerns in each of our markets,” said General Manager of Gray’s Washington Operations Lisa Allen.

Trust Stamp® has been accepted as a participant of the United Nations Global Compact

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Trust Stamp accelerates societal and financial inclusion by developing innovative AI-Powered technologies that establish secure “identity for all”, enabling access to global services without compromising personal data.

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  • Trust Stamp accelerates societal and financial inclusion by developing innovative AI-Powered technologies that establish secure “identity for all”, enabling access to global services without compromising personal data.
  • Through ethical implementation and technical interoperability, Trust Stamp fosters an open ecosystem for barrier-free value exchange, empowering individuals and promoting economic mobility, equality, and justice.
  • By entering into the Compact Trust Stamp affirms its commitment to integrating the development goals of the United Nations into the company's core strategy, culture, and daily operations and to intensifying its efforts to contribute and engage in collaborative projects that advance the broader development goals of the United Nations, particularly focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Jonathan Patscheider, a Trust Stamp Vice President commented, “By prioritizing ethical data practices and taking a thoughtful approach to leveraging AI-powered technology we are dedicated to responsibly navigating the complex landscape of sustainable development.

ASSP takes position opposing exploitative child labor

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.

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  • The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.
  • “There has been a focus to loosen U.S. child labor laws to help industry combat labor shortages,” Thornton said.
  • With its child labor position set, ASSP will now pursue next steps that include:
    Publishing articles and hosting webinars to educate the occupational safety and health community.
  • Working with other occupational safety and health organizations to help prohibit exploitative child labor.

Cannabix Technologies Welcomes Dr. Phillip Olla to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (the “Company or Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath testing devices is pleased to report that Dr. Phillip Olla (Ph.D.) has joined the board of directors.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (the “Company or Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath testing devices is pleased to report that Dr. Phillip Olla (Ph.D.) has joined the board of directors.
  • Dr. Olla is an expert in breath technologies, breathomics, healthcare innovation, artificial and medical informatics.
  • Dr. Olla is one of only a handful of scientists globally who has ever conducted delta-9 THC analysis in blood and breath.
  • Dr. Olla is an associate professor at University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan and is the Vice Chair of the MedHealth Consortium.

Global Africa Business Initiative announces plans for Unstoppable Africa 2024 flagship event in New York

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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New York, United States of America, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the resounding success of its flagship event Unstoppable Africa in 2022 and 2023, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is pleased to announce its plan to convene leaders from business, government and the United Nations in 2024.

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  • New York, United States of America, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the resounding success of its flagship event Unstoppable Africa in 2022 and 2023, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is pleased to announce its plan to convene leaders from business, government and the United Nations in 2024.
  • Unstoppable Africa will return to Cipriani’s in New York on 25 and 26 September 2024 on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
  • “Now in its third year, the Global Africa Business Initiative is maturing into a year-round private sector-led initiative.
  • For more information on the Global Africa Business Initiative, visit the website .