BEIJING, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — How can we build a better post-pandemic world? What can we do to boost the steady recovery and sustainable development of the global economy? And how can we seek win-win cooperation?
With the three critical questions atop the agenda, this year’s Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference held in the town of Boao, south China’s Hainan Province, has drawn worldwide attention.
The Global Security Initiative to promote security for all in the world proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the forum on Thursday has given an Asian perspective on addressing the challenges of the times.
‘Sophisticated, integrated apparatus’
Security is a precondition for development, and humanity is living in an “indivisible security community,” Xi said in a video speech.
“In this day and age, the international community has evolved so much that it has become a sophisticated and integrated apparatus,” he said, adding that acts to remove any single part will cause serious problems to its operation.
Calling on all countries to join hands, he further highlighted the need for cooperation in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting economic recovery, maintaining world peace and addressing global governance challenges.
“It is particularly important for major countries to lead by example in honoring equality, cooperation, good faith and the rule of law, and act in a way befitting their status,” he said.
This is Xi’s sixth time delivering a keynote speech at the forum, and cooperation and peace are frequently among the key pillars he mentions when expounding on China’s propositions to the world.
‘Make Asia an anchor’
Measured by purchasing power parity, Asia’s share in the world economy in 2021 rose by 0.2 percentage points from 2020 to 47.4 percent, according to the Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress Annual Report 2022.
The report also noted that a number of factors are essential for assessing the economic performance in 2022, including the development of COVID-19, geopolitical tensions after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, monetary policy adjustment in the U.S. and Europe, debt problems in some economies, global supply and political regime changes in some Asian countries.
Against such a background, Xi’s proposition at the forum makes more sense — making Asia an anchor for world peace, a powerhouse for global growth and a new pacesetter for international cooperation.
“When Asia fares well, the whole world benefits,” he said.
Calling for efforts to foster a more open Asia-wide market, he stressed seizing opportunities, such as the entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the opening to traffic of the China-Laos railway.
The president also highlighted China’s role during the process, saying that the fundamentals of the Chinese economy — its strong resilience, enormous potential, vast room for maneuver and long-term sustainability — remain unchanged.
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — IDEG Asset Management Limited (IDEG), a professional digital asset manager and member of CTH Group, announced today the appointments of two senior executives to lead the investment process and institutional sales of the firm’s TIMES suite of digital asset products.
Kevin Loo joins IDEG as Head of Investment Insights. He will oversee the firm’s institutional asset management activities, leveraging his deep industry contacts and over two decades of experience across traditional finance and digital assets. During his career, he has held senior investment roles with PIMCO, Fidelity International, and BNP Paribas and has served as a mentor to the Hong Kong Cyberport Incubator Programme.
Gigi Luk joins the firm as Managing Partner, Investment. She will be advising institutional clients including banks, asset managers, wealth managers, family offices, pensions, and sovereigns investing into digital assets and blockchain venture capital, including sustainable crypto mining. She joins from MCP Alternative Asset Partners having previously held senior roles with SPARX, UBS, and Vision Investment Management.
Earlier this month, IDEG announced the appointment of Markus Thielen as Head of Portfolio Management and Deputy CIO, as the firm continues to grow its investment team to support the growing number of funds it is launching on its platform. In April it has already added Ethereum, Luna, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) funds to its TIMES thematic product shelf.
The TIMES suite of products offers qualifying investors compliant, secure, and professionally managed exposure to digital assets through a mix of thematic strategies with varying risk profiles that spans Tracking, Interest, Mining, Yield Earning, and Structured product strategies.
More about IDEG and T-I-M-E-S
IDEG is a digital asset-only asset management group of companies.
IDEG Asset Management Limited is IDEG Group’s offshore fund manager, a BVI Approved Manager licensed with the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission. IDEG Asset Management Limited acts as investment manager to various products in the T-I-M-E-S product shelf.
IDEG has pioneered a multi-strategy thematic product shelf, T-I-M-E-S, allowing accredited and institutional investors to access digital asset market opportunities with varying risk exposure. T-I-M-E-S includes actively managed Tracking products; Interest earning products; Mining backed products; Earnings products with exposure to DeFi strategies; and Structured solutions that are tailored to the needs of the investor.
In 2019, IDEG launched Asia’s first Bitcoin Trust and the Atlas Mining Trust. Unlike passively managed funds and trusts, Asia Bitcoin Trust I is an enhanced Bitcoin trust, which seeks to improve returns by using active management by applying a range of hedging and arbitrage strategies to enhance returns for the investors while effectively controlling the risk of drawdowns. The funds are open only to qualifying investors.
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New automation tool will drive operational efficiencies, saving time and money, for IP professionals
BOSTON, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property management technology, today announced plans for the release of its new automated information disclosure solution as part of its AQX IP management offering for corporations and law firms. The new system will help IP professionals save time and money by streamlining and automating the IDS process.
By integrating with USPTO (Private PAIR) and leveraging optical character recognition (OCR) technology on PTO forms (892 and 1449), and international forms and search reports, Anaqua’s IDS system automatically extracts and processes data into an IDS form (SB/08) in just one click. The system also uses external patent data (AcclaimIP), machine learning, and AI tools to automate citation workflow, allowing IP professionals to be in control in managing citations.
“Our clients have shared their deep knowledge of the IDS process and the complicating factors involved in managing the workflow of internal data, external data, government forms, and more,” said Vincent Brault, SVP of Product & Innovation at Anaqua. “By combining commonly known technologies with USPTO and AcclaimIP patent data, we are putting the power of automated IDS management in the hands of our clients.”
“We are committed to delivering capabilities that drive value for our clients in every aspect of the IP management lifecycle and in this case automating the IDS process,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “Our team is responding to our clients by delivering one of the most efficient and intuitive IDS management systems in the market. We look forward to our customers experiencing increased efficiency and accuracy during their IDS management processes with this release.”
About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX and PATTSY WAVE, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.
Clé de Peau Beauté will donate a portion of the global sales of The Serum to champion girls’ STEM education as a key to unlocking a better world
TOKYO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Clé de Peau Beauté, global luxury skincare and makeup brand, is proud to partner with UNICEF[1] for a third year by supporting the Global Gender Equality Program which supports every child’s right to an equal future. Clé de Peau Beauté believes that unlocking the power of girls’ boundless potential through education and knowledge will lead to a better future for all. As the partnership enters its third year, UNICEF and Clé de Peau Beauté aim to continue removing barriers that young girls may face by improving their access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and relevant skills – to empower them with the tools to achieve a positive impact on their communities and the world. Clé de Peau Beauté will donate a portion of The Serum’s global sales to support UNICEF’s efforts in Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, and Niger amongst other regions to educate and empower girls. The initiative will run in stores from May through June and online from May through December 2022[2].
As the world begins to emerge from the COVID pandemic and looks forward to a brighter tomorrow, we recognize the legacy from the past two years and its impact on how the future will be shaped. We’ve seen an increased trust in science and scientists across the world and new technologies become essential to daily life – leading to a collective understanding that scientific and technical solutions will be the key to many current and future global challenges. With an increased focus on STEM subjects, Clé de Peau Beauté believes it’s more important than ever to arm the next generation of girls with the STEM education and tools they need to create a better future for themselves and for society as a whole.
Funds raised for UNICEF from last year’s sales of The Serum pushed forward initiatives to support girls around the world, enabling them to overcome barriers to education and skills development. Achievements include:
Bangladesh:Strengthening Education for Adolescents Program to make it Gender Responsive
Clé de Peau Beauté is supporting UNICEF’s programs in Bangladesh to promote gender equity in the education system, alleviating gender-related barriers to education and reducing gender-based violence.
In partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, UNICEF is following a systematic approach to strengthen gender equity in the education system by providing technical support to develop a skill-based curriculum, which has been approved by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
UNICEF has implemented an Alternative Learning Program in Bangladesh, for the most vulnerable out of school adolescent girls, linking them to apprenticeships and job training with theoretical and foundational skills. 1,100 girls have enrolled.
Kyrgyzstan: Building 21st Century Skills for Girls
Clé de Peau Beauté is supporting UNICEF’s STEM4Girls programs in Kyrgyzstan to empower girls to pursue a professional education and careers in STEM and beyond in order to address existing gender disparities – inclusive of high unemployment rates among women and a prevalence of child marriage.
621 girls have been trained to be role models and peer educators for younger girls in their communities. These peer educators have successfully reached over 16k peers – leading to 81 percent of participants reporting that sessions helped them identify their professional choice in STEM.
155 girls entered University to study STEM, 39 percent with a tuition grant.
Niger: Promoting Girls’ Empowerment
Clé de Peau Beauté is supporting UNICEF’s programs in Niger, where more than 1.3 million girls are not in school, to promote new opportunities for adolescent girls by helping them to develop relevant competencies and skills.
The partnership supported 900 secondary school girls in mentoring groups to strengthen their basic skills in mathematics and French. About a third of these girls had dropped out of school but were successfully brought back to school through the mentoring program.
24,956 girls and women benefited from a campaign and workshop on overcoming gender stereotypes and promoting their wellbeing.
“The pandemic has highlighted the importance of science and technology in solving many problems the world faces. With support from our partnership with Clé de Peau Beauté, UNICEF is investing in skills-building initiatives in STEM, digital technologies, and social entrepreneurship. UNICEF supports efforts that make sure girls lead empowered lives, equipped with the right resources and opportunities. Through this program we hope to inspire and provide the necessary tools for the next generation of female leaders,” said Ms. Carla Haddad Mardini, Director, Private Fundraising and Partnerships, UNICEF.
“At Clé de Peau Beauté, we believe the key to a better world lies in unlocking the power of girls through STEM education. We have therefore committed to apportioning a percentage of sales from The Serum, one of our most coveted products, to educate and empower young women around the world. The past two years have been a meaningful journey as we sought to make a real difference, and it has been particularly special to receive such enthusiastic participation from our customers. We are honored to know that through UNICEF, our contributions are able to make the most necessary and meaningful impact,” said Ms. Mizuki Hashimoto, Chief Brand Officer of Clé de Peau Beauté.
Clé de Peau Beauté aims to empower girls through education – the first step to unlocking girls’ potential and innate intelligence, leading to a better future for all.
For every purchase of The Serum, a donation will be made to UNICEF to support the education and empowerment of girls around the world during a time when learning STEM subjects is more crucial for our future than ever before. Together, a more radiant, positive tomorrow is in reach.
Note to Editors
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About Clé de Peau Beauté
Clé de Peau Beauté, the global luxury brand from Shiseido Co., Ltd., was founded in 1982 as the ultimate expression of elegance and science. Clé de Peau Beauté means the key to skin’s beauty. The philosophy of the brand is to unlock the power of a woman’s radiance by harnessing makeup technologies and advanced skincare from around the world. Forever guided by an exquisite aesthetic sensibility and intelligence, Clé de Peau Beauté has instilled its products with modernity, enchantment, and dynamism to emerge as an industry leader in delivering radiance so remarkable, it emanates from within. Available in 23 countries and regions worldwide[3].
حيث ستتبرع Clé de Peau Beauté بجزء من المبيعات العالمية لـ The Serum من أجل دعم تعليم الفتيات في مجالات العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات كمفتاح لتحويل العالم إلى مكان أفضل
طوكيو، 21 أبريل 2022 /PRNewswire/ – تفخر شركة Clé de Peau Beauté، العلامة التجارية العالمية الفاخرة المختصة في العناية بالبشرة ومستحضرات التجميل، بشراكتها مع اليونيسف[1] للعام الثالث من خلال دعم البرنامج العالمي للمساواة بين الجنسين الذي يدعم حقوق كل طفل في مستقبل متساوٍ. حيث تؤمن Clé de Peau Beauté أن إطلاق العنان لقوة إمكانات الفتيات اللامحدودة من خلال التعليم والمعرفة سيؤدي إلى مستقبل أفضل للجميع. وتهدف اليونيسف و Clé de Peau Beauté، بحلول العام الثالث على شراكتهما، إلى الاستمرار في إزالة العراقيل التي تعوق الفتيات الصغيرات من خلال تحسين وصولهن إلى تعلم العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – STEM) والمهارات ذات الصلة – لتمكينهن بالأدوات اللازمة من أجل تحقيق تأثير إيجابي على مجتمعاتهم والعالم. وستتبرع Clé de Peau Beauté بجزء من مبيعات The Serum العالمية من أجل دعم جهود اليونيسف في بنغلاديش، وقرغيزستان، والنيجر من بين مناطق أخرى من أجل تثقيف الفتيات وتمكينهن. وستسري المبادرة في المتاجر من مايو حتى يونيو وعبر الإنترنت من مايو حتى ديسمبر 2022[2].
وندرك، في ظل بدء العالم في التعافي من جائحة كوفيد والتطلع إلى مستقبل أكثر إشراقًا، إرث العامين الماضيين وتأثيره على كيفية تشكيل المستقبل. ورأينا ثقة متزايدة في العلوم والعلماء في جميع أنحاء العالم وأصبحت التقنيات الجديدة ضرورية للحياة اليومية – مما أدى إلى فهم جماعي بأن الحلول العلمية والتقنية ستكون مفتاحًا للعديد من التحديات العالمية الحالية والمستقبلية. وتعتقد Clé de Peau Beauté، مع زيادة التركيز على موضوعات العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات، أنه من المهم أكثر من أي وقت مضى تسليح الجيل القادم من الفتيات بتعلم العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات وتمكينهن بالأدوات التي يحتاجون إليها من أجل خلق مستقبل أفضل لأنفسهم وللمجتمع ككل.
وضُخت الأموال، التي تم جمعها لصالح اليونيسف من مبيعات العام الماضي من منتج The Serum، في مبادرات في جميع أنحاء العالم من أجل تمكين الفتيات من التغلب على العراقيل التي تعوق عملية التعليم وتنمية المهارات. وتضمنت الإنجازات البلدان الآتية:
بنجلاديش: تعزيز برنامج تعليم المراهقين من أجل جعله مراعيًا للاعتبارات الجنسانية
حيث تدعم شركة Clé de Peau Beauté برامج اليونيسف في بنجلاديش من أجل تعزيز المساواة الجنسانية وتخفيف العراقيل الجنسانية التي تعوق نظام التعليم من أجل الحد من العنف الجنساني.
وتتبع اليونيسف، بالشراكة مع حكومة بنغلاديش، أسلوبًا منهجيًا من اجل تعزيز المساواة الجنسانية في نظام التعليم من خلال توفير الدعم الفني من أجل تطوير منهج المهارات، والذي وافق عليه رئيس وزراء بنغلاديش.
ونفذت اليونيسف برنامج تعلم بديل في بنغلاديش، للمراهقات الأكثر ضعفاً خارج المدرسة، وربطهن هذا البرنامج بالتلمذة الصناعية والتدريب الوظيفي مع المهارات النظرية والتأسيسية. والتحق به 1,100 فتاة.
قرغيزستان: بناء مهارات الفتيات الملائمة لمتطلبات القرن الحادي والعشرين
حيث تدعم شركة Clé de Peau Beauté برامج اليونيسف STEM4Girls في قيرغيزستان من أجل تمكين الفتيات من متابعة التعليم المهني والوظائف في مجالات العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات وخارجها من أجل معالجة الفوارق الجنسانية – بما في ذلك معدلات البطالة المرتفعة بين النساء وانتشار زواج الأطفال.
وخضعت 621 فتاة للتدريب ليصبحن قدوة ومعلمات من الأقران للفتيات الأصغر سنًا في مجتمعاتهن. ونجحت هؤلاء المعلمات من الأقران في الوصول إلى أكثر من 16 ألف من الأقران – مما أدى إلى أن 81 بالمائة من المشاركين أفادوا بأن الجلسات ساعدتهم على تحديد اختيارهم المهني في العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات.
والتحقت 155 فتاة بالجامعة من أجل دراسة العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات، 39 في المائة منهن دخلن عن طريق المنحة الدراسية.
النيجر: تعزيز عملية تمكين الفتيات
حيث تدعم شركة Clé de Peau Beauté برامج اليونيسف في النيجر، حيث لا توجد أكثر من 1.3 مليون فتاة في المدرسة، من أجل إتاحة فرص جديدة للمراهقات من خلال مساعدتهن على تطوير الكفاءات والمهارات ذات الصلة.
ودعمت الشراكة 900 فتاة في المدارس الثانوية في مجموعات إرشادية من أجل تعزيز مهاراتهن الأساسية في الرياضيات واللغة الفرنسية. وقد تسرب حوالي ثلث هؤلاء الفتيات من المدرسة ولكن تم إعادتهن بنجاح إلى المدرسة من خلال برنامج التوجيه.
واستفادت 24,956 فتاة وامرأة من حملة وورشة عمل حول التغلب على الصور النمطية للجنسين وتعزيز رفاهيتهن.
وصرحت السيدة كارلا حداد مارديني، مديرة جمع التبرعات الخاصة والشراكات في اليونيسف، قائلة: “لقد سلط الوباء الضوء على أهمية العلم والتكنولوجيا في حل العديد من المشاكل التي يواجهها العالم. وتستثمر منظمة اليونيسف، بدعم من شراكتنا مع Clé de Peau Beauté، في مبادرات بناء المهارات في مجالات العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات، والتقنيات الرقمية، وريادة الأعمال الاجتماعية. كما تدعم اليونيسف الجهود التي تضمن أن تعيش الفتيات حياة يمكنهن التحكم فيها وتتمتع بالموارد والفرص المناسبة. ونأمل، من خلال هذا البرنامج، أن نلهم الجيل القادم من القيادات النسائية ونوفر الأدوات اللازمة لهن”.
وصرحت السيدة ميزوكي هاشيموتو، كبيرة مسؤولي العلامة التجارية في Clé de Peau Beauté، قائلة: “نؤمن، في Clé de Peau Beauté، أن مفتاح التحول إلى عالم أفضل يكمن في إطلاق العنان لقوة الفتيات من خلال تعلم العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات. لذلك، فقد التزمنا بتخصيص نسبة مئوية من مبيعات The Serum، أحد أكثر منتجاتنا المرغوبة، من أجل تثقيف وتمكين الشابات حول العالم. وسعينا، لأن العامان المنصرمان كانا رحلة مفيدة، من أجل إحداث فرق حقيقي، وكان من المميّز بشكل خاص تلقي مثل هذه المشاركة الحماسية من عملائنا. ويشرفنا أن نعرف أنه من خلال اليونيسف، أن مساهماتنا قادرة على إحداث التأثير الأكثر ضرورة والملوس”.
وترمي شركة Clé de Peau Beauté إلى تمكين الفتيات من خلال التعلم – وهي الخطوة الأولى لإطلاق قدرات الفتيات الكامنة وذكائهن الفطري، مما يؤدي إلى مستقبل أفضل للجميع.
وسيتم تقديم، مقابل كل عملية شراء لـ The Serum، تبرع لليونيسف من أجل دعم تعليم وتمكين الفتيات في جميع أنحاء العالم في وقت أصبح فيه تعلم مواد العلوم، والتكنولوجيا، والهندسة، والرياضيات، أكثر أهمية لمستقبلنا من أي وقت مضى. معًا، سيكون الغد الأكثر إشراقًا وإيجابية في متناول اليد.
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نُبذة عن Clé de Peau Beauté
تأسست Clé de Peau Beauté، العلامة التجارية العالمية الفاخرة من Shiseido Cosmetics، في عام 1982 للتعبير المثالي عن الأناقة والعلم. واسم الشركة Clé de Peau Beauté هو عبارة فرنسية تعني “مفتاح جمال البشرة”. وتهدف العلامة التجارية إلى إظهار جمال النساء من خلال إنتاج مستحضرات تجميل وعناية بالبشرة متميزة باستخدام تقنيات عالمية متطورة. وأصبحت شركة Clé de Peau Beauté، بفضل فريق عملها الذي يتمتع بالذكاء والحس الجمالي الرائع ومنتجاتها العصرية التي تتسم بالجمال والحيوية، من الشركات الرائدة ذات البصمة المتميزة في قطاع مستحضرات التجميل. وتتوفر منتجات Clé de Peau Beauté حاليًا في 23 دولة ومنطقة حول العالم[3].
GUANGZHOU, China, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The 131st China Import and Export Fair is held online from April 15 to 24. The Rural Revitalization zone, which has been a massive hit over previous years continues to receive overwhelming popularity as ever. Overseas buyers can appreciate genuine Chinese flavors, get a close look of China, and see great changes brought by the rural revitalization strategy in the designated zone.
As a top producer and exporter of agricultural products in China, Shandong Province boasts a number of high-quality food suppliers, who are also major players in the food section of the Canton Fair. In recent years, the region has transitioned its growth driver to promote green development and boost production and income. The remote and backward small mountain villages in the past have now adopted a high technology development path. Various newly-emerged models such as greenhouse economy and green agricultural product fine processing have become key drivers to lift farmers’ income.
The tea industry has also benefitted from the Rural Revitalization Strategy. Centred around tea culture, tea industry, tea science and technology, major tea producing areas across China have fostered a modern tea technology innovation system, and embarked on the path of modern agriculture development highlighting efficient output, product safety, resource optimization and environmental-friendliness. Yibin, renowned for its spring tea, has made remarkable achievements in the prevalence of healthy tea tree seeds, digital tea farms and harmless pest control with the strong technical supports from scientific research institutes such as China Tea Research Institute, Hunan Agricultural University and Sichuan Agricultural University. A range of newly-bred Yinbin spring tea have made their debuts at 131st Canton Fair.
With the deepening of reform and opening up, trade and cooperation in agricultural production between China and the rest of the world saw unprecedented opportunities. Thanks to foreign trade platforms such as the Canton Fair, quality agricultural products and local specialties in remote areas that were once unrecognized now began to go abroad.
Alan Liu, Deputy Director General of Foreign Affairs Office of Canton Fair remarked that the 131st Canton Fair will continue to play its role as a bridge for trade. By setting up designated exhibition zone rural products and organizing targeted promotions and other related activities, the Fair will provide more safe, green and high-quality agricultural products made in China for overseas buyers.
