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04/11/2024

The World Government Summit Launches Knowledge Partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce

The World Governments Summit (WGS) has announced a landmark knowledge partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to forge new paths in global business, economy, and trade. This collaboration signifies WGS’s commitment to bolstering international cooperation, enhancing innovation, and fostering sustainable growth on a global scale.

The agreement was formalized in a signing ceremony between His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and Vice Chair of the World Governments Summit, and ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton.

HE Omar Sultan Al Olama emphasized that “enhancing international partnerships to define future pathways and proactively tackle challenges is central to the vision and mission of the World Governments Summit”. He noted that WGS is dedicated to advancing knowledge exchange, improving government models, enhancing community quality of life, and creating better opportunities for future generations.....
https://bit.ly/3Ae5WRm

International Chamber of Commerce
World Governments Summit - القمة العالمية للحكومات

19/06/2024

Saudi Arabia advances preparations for as it gives progress report in Paris

Saudi Arabia’s Expo 2030 will be “by the world, for the world,” the team behind the event have said during the first progress report since Riyadh was elected as host city.

Speaking at the 174th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris, Abdulaziz Alghannam, director general of the Riyadh Expo 2030 office at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City,...
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Riyadh Expo 2030
Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)



Via www.arabnews.com

22/05/2024

The Future of Global Trade is Being Regionalised, Restructured and Rerouted, DMCC Report Finds

- Accelerated regionalisation to define trade, with the emergence of new rival trade blocs and corridors as deglobalisation takes hold

- ‘Friendshoring’ – the movement of operations to allies – will strengthen inter-regional trading hubs in Asia and North America

- Supply chain restructuring accelerated by rise of global security, protectionism and climate concerns

- AI is driving a paradigm shift as real-world adoption scales rapidly to seek out operational efficiencies and predictive analytics

- Future of Trade survey of 150 business leaders found AI as the most transformative technology for global trade

- UAE emerges in top 10 trade hubs for environmentally sound technologies amid growing importance of sustainability trade

- Report offers recommendations to businesses and governments to drive trade resilience and growth despite uncertainty on headwinds

Global trade growth and resilience will be maintained in 2024 as an accelerated shift to regionalisation drives deeper bilateral and multilateral partnerships. This will be underpinned by deep supply chain restructuring, modest and uneven goods trade growth, a surge in digital services trade and widespread AI adoption – finds DMCC’s latest Future of Trade 2024 report titled “Decoupled and Reconfigured”.....
https://bit.ly/3wIZCPW

Ahmed Bin Sulayem Executive Chairman & CEO DMCC - Dubai Multi Commodities Centre unveiled the report on Tuesday at

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28/01/2024

Australia among countries pausing funds for refugee agency for

Australia is among a growing list of countries that have paused funding for the United Nations' refugee agency for Palestinians, after Israel alleged some of the agency's staff were involved in the October 7 terrorist attacks.

On Saturday, the , , , , the and became the latest countries to pause funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East ( ).....
https://bit.ly/3u24Hl9


Via www.abc.net.au

28/01/2024

Boeing executive apologises over 9 problem, promises fixes

Three weeks ago, a door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight blew out in mid-air, focusing intense scrutiny on the huge aviation manufacturer and forcing the grounding of 171 planes for safety checks.

A top Boeing executive has apologised for the problems highlighted by the mid-flight blowout of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight, as two airlines began returning the troubled 737 MAX 9 planes to service....
https://bit.ly/3SaEmt0


Via www.channelnewsasia.com

12/01/2024

Israeli logistics start-up plans to connect and via land to bypass Red Sea

Trucknet will use the road service via Saudia Arabia and JordanWhile shippers face delays in sending cargo to Europe and vice-versa due to the Houthi Red Sea crisis, Israeli logistics start-up Trucknet has a solution — move cargo by road between Dubai and the Adani-run Haifa port in Israel. Cargo will move through Saudi Arabia and Jordan to reach Haifa port and proceed to Europe by sea.....
https://bit.ly/3TXGqXL

Trucknet Enterprise




TE Raja Simhan
Via www.thehindubusinessline.com

05/01/2024

successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58's orbital platform, POEM3

ISRO has successfully tested a 100 W class Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell based Power System (FCPS) in its orbital platform, POEM3, launched onboard PSLV-C58 on January 1, 2024. The objective of the experiment was to assess Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel cell operation in space and to collect data to facilitate the design of systems for future missions. During the short duration test onboard POEM, 180 W power was generated from Hydrogen and Oxygen gases stored on onboard in high pressure vessels. It provided a wealth of data on performance of various static and dynamic systems that formed part of the power system and the physics at play.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells produce electricity directly from Hydrogen and Oxygen gases, along with pure water and heat. It is an electric generator which works on electrochemical principles, as in batteries, as against the combustion reactions employed in conventional generators. The ability to produce electricity directly from fuels without any intermediate step renders them very efficient. With water as the only byproduct, they are totally emission free. These features make them ideal candidates for space missions involving humans where electric power, water and heat are essential since a single systems can meet multiple requirements in the mission....
https://bit.ly/4aGPWEB

ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation

04/01/2024

Woke corporatism has started to implode

We would all be working from home, occasionally travelling into a shared workspace in our electric vehicles to collaborate on some ESG-approved product launches, while popping out at lunchtime to graze on some plant-based meat.

There were many megatrends that were expected to dominate economic activity this decade. Each attracted vast sums of venture capital money and generated lots of excitement on the sharemarket, as capitalism was re-orientated towards a more caring, inclusive way of doing business.....
https://bit.ly/3S6cojp



Matthew Lynn
Via www.smh.com.au

02/01/2024

31/12/2023

McDonald's Malaysia sues movement for US$1.3 million in damages

McDonald's Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for "false and defamatory statements" that it says hurt its business.It is seeking damages amounting to 6 million ringgit (US$1.3 million).Gerbang Alaf Restaurants (GAR), which is the licensee of McDonald's in Malaysia, is suing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia movement for a series of social media postings allegedly linking the fast food franchise...
https://bit.ly/47i2Y8E





Via www.channelnewsasia.com

25/12/2023

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22/12/2023

One woman’s mission to elevate Cambodian cashews on the global stage​

Born in Stung Treng, Muth Chakrya established a cashew nut shop in Sre Krasaing Village of the province’s Siem Bok District. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she experienced a severe financial crisis, leading her to abandon her role as a broker in purchasing agricultural products from farmers. The crisis prompted a prolonged visit to her hometown.

It was during this time that she transformed the crisis into an opportunity, starting Handcrafted Cashew Nuts Stung Treng, with a capital of $20,000. Her shop enabled farmers to sell their nuts at reasonable prices for domestic production.

Having started with $20,000 just two years ago, her business has now grown to a value of $1 million and provides employment to 45 people. Chakrya harbours ambitions to export Cambodian cashew nuts to international markets worldwide.Charkyra recently shared insights about her company’s evolution and future goals.

Could you tell us about the journey of opening Handcrafted Cashew Nuts Stung Treng? When did it begin, and what inspired its inception?....
https://bit.ly/3tkB9yP






Van Socheata
Via www.phnompenhpost.com

20/12/2023

to be delisted after 74 years, faces future with new owners

TOSHIBA will be delisted on Wednesday (Dec 20) after 74 years on the Tokyo exchange, following a decade of upheaval and scandal that brought down one of Japan’s biggest brands and ushered in a buyout and an uncertain future.

The conglomerate is being taken private by a group of investors led by private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners(JIP) that also includes financial services firm Orix, utility Chubu Electric Power and chipmaker Rohm....
https://bit.ly/3RQe3JE


Via www.businesstimes.com.sg

18/12/2023

Singapore & Japan to establish Green & Digital Shipping Corridor

1. The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore (MOT) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to establish the Singapore – Japan Green and Digital Shipping Corridor on 16 December 2023.

2. Signed by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Acting Minister for Transport, and Mr Saito Tetsuo, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, this MoC marks the first Green and Digital Shipping Corridor established between Singapore and Japan to develop standards and best practices supporting the decarbonisation, digitalisation and growth of the maritime industry.

3. Japan is one of Singapore’s top ten trading partners, and the trade volume between the two countries totalled S$65 billion in 2022. Under the milestone collaboration, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore will work together with six Japanese ports – namely, the Port of Tokyo, Port of Yokohama and Port of Kawasaki supporting the Kanto Region, the Port of Osaka and the Port of Kobe supporting the Kansai Region and the Port of Nagoya supporting the Chubu Region.....
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Min of Transport
Min of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA

02/12/2023

Experts call for an international facility to be hosted in Australia

Is Australia ready for our supercomputing future?

Heard of exascale computing? It’s the next big thing in high-performance computing and it’s paving the way for scientists to analyse huge amounts of data and simulate complex real-world problems, thanks to computer processing speeds never seen before.

But Australia’s scientists say the nation is at risk of being left behind when it comes to reaping the benefits of high-performance computing without a long-term strategy and more significant strategic investment from government.

Experts at a national roundtable hosted by the Australian Academy of Science this week have called for an international exascale computing facility to be hosted in Australia.

They say a national strategy backed by at least one exascale capability would secure Australia’s sovereign research capability and enable science to meet national and regional priorities into the future.

Experts at the roundtable discussed Australia’s opportunity to position itself to host a next-generation computing facility that could be shared with regional partners – advancing science for the region and building a skilled workforce in Australia.....
https://bit.ly/3RpS248


Via science.org.au

02/12/2023

Southeast Asia’s : Three ways companies can seize opportunities from Singapore

From high-integrity carbon credits to best practices in carbon management, here’s what panellists from Climate Impact X, ClimeCo, Bain and EDB discussed at the North America Climate Summit.

Southeast Asia (SEA) is set to play an important role in global carbon markets, being a rich source of renewable energy and natural carbon sinks across mangroves and peatlands, holding 20-25% of the global Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) supply. From providing financing for impactful climate projects to recognising the value of reforestation and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction efforts in local ecosystems, carbon markets advance climate goals as part of an overall suite of efforts that include direct decarbonisation and the shift to more sustainable supply chains.

At the North America Climate Summit ( ) in , sponsored by the EDB, panellists Dale Hardcastle, Global Head of Carbon Markets at Bain; Saima Qadir, Carbon Markets Director at Climate Impact X; David Prieto, Senior Director of Climate and Energy Advisory at ClimeCo; and moderator Jingxin Zheng from the EDB discussed the long-term value of Southeast Asia to global carbon markets and how carbon services firms can seize opportunities from Singapore.....
https://bit.ly/47WbxXw

Dale Hardcastle | Bain & Company
David Prieto | ClimeCo
Saima Qadir |

Jingxin Zheng Singapore Economic Development Board - EDB

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29/11/2023

PIF enters into binding agreement with Ferrovial to acquire a 10% stake in

PIF today announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 10% stake in FGP TopCo (TopCo), the holding company of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd, from Ferrovial S.A.

Under the terms of the agreement, PIF will acquire 10% in TopCo, and Ardian through its infrastructure funds will acquire 15% through separate vehicles. The transaction is subject to complying with ROFO (Right of First Offer) and full tag-along rights which may be exercised by the other Topco shareholders pursuant to the Shareholders’ Agreement and the Articles of Association of the company, in addition to satisfaction of applicable regulatory conditions......
https://bit.ly/49V00JU


Ferrovial | Heathrow Airport

22/11/2023

DMCC's Dubai Precious Metals Conference Concludes 11th Edition with Responsible Sourcing and Technology Centre Stage

- His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade: “Gold represented a quarter of the UAE’s AED 1.24 trillion non-oil trade in the first half of the year”

- Jim Rickards: “The introduction of a gold-backed BRICS currency will allow its members to trade freely without the dollar”

- Precious metals sourcing integrity remains critical for the global industry, with frameworks including the UAE Good Delivery Standard setting a benchmark for strong governance

- Embracing technology, including the tokenisation of precious metals, to play a key role in advancing the industry

- Hundreds of crucial industry players attended the 11th edition of DPMC, including World Gold Council, LBMA, OECD, UN Group of Experts, and CME Group

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has concluded the 11th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC). The event was held in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy.

Held under the theme of “The Future of Precious Metals: Global governance to trade trends”, the event sought to identify the opportunities and mitigate any risks and challenges in the dynamic precious metals landscape. The event saw a range of industry experts tackle critical industry topics including “Governance and Responsible Sourcing”, “Global Trade and the Geopolitical Landscape of Gold”, “Market Trends” and “Climate Change”.....
https://bit.ly/3RkwlTj


DMCC - Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

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