United Nations Economic and Social Council

World Leaders from Dozens of Countries are Gathering -- International Summit in South Korea, August 11-15, 2022, to Address Paths to Global Peace

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.

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  • World leaders from dozens of countries are gathering from August 11-15, 2022, to address paths to global peace, with a special emphasis on Africa, the Asia Pacific Region and reconciliation between North and South Korea.
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  • In addition to UPF International Chair Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, the summits dozens of speakers will include Sheikh Mansour Diouf, Senegal; Hon.
  • The August 11-15 events will have in-person speakers and participants, as well as a large global audience who will join digitally via a high-tech hybrid format.

FiscalNote ESG Solutions Launches in Australia & Singapore

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote, a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers legal and regulatory data and insights, today announced it is launching FiscalNote ESG Solutions in Singapore and Australia, two critical markets for ESG in the APAC region.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote ,a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers legal and regulatory data and insights,today announced it is launching FiscalNote ESG Solutions in Singapore and Australia, two critical markets for ESG in the APAC region.
  • FiscalNote ESG Solutions is a multi-dimensional suite, which brings together critical ESG assets, tools, products, and services to super-serve every organization's ESG needs at every stage of their ESG journey.
  • "With the launch of FiscalNote ESG Solutions in Singapore and Australia, we want to help companies orchestrate their ESG success by helping them accelerate their sustainability transformation through our ESG360 approach, expert advisory, and peer insights approach.
  • FiscalNote ESG Solutions is currently working with leading brands in Singapore and the APAC region to kick-start their ESG journey or to support them to evolve existing ESG strategies.

Thailand to host 2022 Global Summit of Women in June, first MICE event of scale as Thailand reopens

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Monday, June 13, 2022

BANGKOK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Thailand will welcome over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries at the high-profile 2022 Global Summit of Women, scheduled from 2325 June 2022 in Bangkok.

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  • BANGKOK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Thailand will welcome over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries at the high-profile 2022 Global Summit of Women, scheduled from 2325 June 2022 in Bangkok.
  • Originally scheduled for 2020, the event is the first large-scale in-person global convention that Thailand will host after a two-year gap.
  • Ms. Kobkarn said: "The Global Summit of Women is the biggest stage for international women leaders in the world.
  • It is also an opportunity to provide an impressive tourist experience to the women leaders who are delegates at the 2022 Global Summit of Women.

UN Global Compact launches Africa Business Leaders Coalition to advance climate action and sustainable growth across the continent

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

New York, U.S.A., May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Convened by the UN Global Compact, Chief Executive Officers from across Africa today announced the launch of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC).

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  • New York, U.S.A., May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Convened by the UN Global Compact, Chief Executive Officers from across Africa today announced the launch of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC).
  • The Africa Business Leaders Coalition is a CEO-led initiative emanating from the UN Global Compact Africa Strategy 20212023 , and is committed to advancing sustainable growth, prosperity and development in Africa by bringing measurable impact to its most pressing issues.
  • The ABLC will work closely with the UN Global Compact Hub in Abuja and 10 Global Compact Local Networks operating across Africa.
  • Boston Consulting Group is providing strategy and implementation support to the UN Global Compact for the Africa Business Leaders Coalition.

BIMI Announces Appointment of New Chairman and Independent Director

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

On May 12, 2022, the Board also elected Ms. Sammi Earn Seok Ang as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately.

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  • On May 12, 2022, the Board also elected Ms. Sammi Earn Seok Ang as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately.
  • We believe our new chairmans leadership and connections will bring positive changes to the Company, said Mr. Tiewei Song, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
  • I am honored to be part of the next stage of development of BIMI, said Mr. Fnu Oudom, Chairman and President of the Company.
  • I look forward to working closely with the Board to meet the exciting challenges we face, concluded Mr. Oudom.

Global Lecithin & Phospholipids Markets Report 2022-2027: Growing Demand for Natural Food Additives and Increasing Consumer Awareness About Clean-Label Products Propelling the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

In addition to this, it has gained a huge popularity among the pharmaceutical and personal care industry owing to its excellent health benefits.

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  • In addition to this, it has gained a huge popularity among the pharmaceutical and personal care industry owing to its excellent health benefits.
  • By source, sunflower segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecasted period.
  • The Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region-level market for lecithin & phospholipids in terms of value and volume.
  • The animal feed industry coupled with food & beverage industry, has contributed significantly to the growth of the lecithin & phospholipids market in this region.

ProArte y Cultura SEGRE SUBASTAS & WISe.ART secured by WISeKey

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Friday, April 15, 2022

For this reason, Asociacin Pro Arte y Cultura has been chosen as the organization to take the lead in humanitarian response.

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  • For this reason, Asociacin Pro Arte y Cultura has been chosen as the organization to take the lead in humanitarian response.
  • Artists wishing to join this worthy cause are invited to contact us.
  • Digital art can be donated directly via the platform and all proceeds will go to the OISTE directly from the WISe.ART.
  • A solid team of specialists who will advise you on the different disciplines of art: Painting, Decorative Arts and Jewelry.

Binance Announces Former Coupang Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Chagri Poyraz as Global Head of Sanctions

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

SINGAPORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that its Director of Sanctions Compliance Chagri Poyraz has been promoted to Global Head of Sanctions since joining in early January.

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  • SINGAPORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that its Director of Sanctions Compliance Chagri Poyraz has been promoted to Global Head of Sanctions since joining in early January.
  • In his current position, he is responsible for ensuring all Binance meets and maintains full sanctions compliance globally as well as building robust sanctions control frameworks similar to traditional banks.
  • This includes designing sophisticated techniques and programs to prevent, detect and report sanctions evasion attempts and money laundering schemes, notably in the traditional financial sector.
  • Before Binance, Poyraz led the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions programs at South Korea's largest online marketplace Coupang, as well as third-party risk management, onboarding, know your customer (KYC), customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), third party screening and sanctions compliance.

Binance Announces Former Coupang Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Chagri Poyraz as Global Head of Sanctions

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

SINGAPORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that its Director of Sanctions Compliance Chagri Poyraz has been promoted to Global Head of Sanctions since joining in early January.

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  • SINGAPORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that its Director of Sanctions Compliance Chagri Poyraz has been promoted to Global Head of Sanctions since joining in early January.
  • In his current position, he is responsible for ensuring all Binance meets and maintains full sanctions compliance globally as well as building robust sanctions control frameworks similar to traditional banks.
  • Poyraz has over 17 years of experience in compliance, strategy, intergovernmental liaison and risk management.
  • This includes designing sophisticated techniques and programs to prevent, detect and report sanctions evasion attempts and money laundering schemes, notably in the traditional financial sector.

Global Summit Gathers World Leaders on Peaceful Reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

The upcoming World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) will gather world leaders and a worldwide virtual audience around topics related to peaceful reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.

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  • The upcoming World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) will gather world leaders and a worldwide virtual audience around topics related to peaceful reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.
  • The Feb. 10-13 World Summit 2022, held in Seoul, South Korea, is sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and the Kingdom of Cambodia.
  • It will feature keynote speakers from around the world on a range of topics related to the peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula.
  • The latter project was created to engage more than 2,000 global thought leaders on how to achieve a breakthrough for peace on the Korean Peninsula.