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April 14, 2021 14:40

Renowned French Sommeliers Appointed as Ambassadors for “Awasake,” a Sparkling Japanese Sake Exported to Over 25 Countries and Regions Throughout the World!

The Japan Awasake Association (Representative Director: Noriyoshi Nagai, President of Nagai Sake Inc.), an association established by brewers of sparkling Japanese sake “Awasake,” which is produced by

April 09, 2021 12:00

Western Union Foundation Announces New Partnerships to Advance Vaccine Education & Workforce Training in Q1/2021

The Western Union Foundation today announced its first-quarter 2021 programs, investing more than USD 1.25 million to mobilize youth to access jobs in the healthcare industry, assisting with COVID-19

April 08, 2021 17:10

One Month Countdown to Close of Zayed Sustainability Prize 2022 Submissions

With one month to go until the 6th of May submissions deadline, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding impact, innovation, and inspiration, has today issued a

April 01, 2021 15:30

World Government Summit Announces an Exceptional Edition for Best Minister Award

The World Government Summit (WGS) announced an exceptional edition of Best Minister Award to recognize prominent leaders from around the world who contributed to humanity and made notable achievements

March 24, 2021 16:30

CGTN: Xi's Fujian Tour: Forestry, Healthcare, Rural Revitalization

Forestry reform, reform of the medical and healthcare system, and rural revitalization were highlighted in Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s second day of his inspection tour in east China’s Fujian Provi

March 24, 2021 15:00

CGTN：Why Did Xi Jinping Make Fujian His First Stop After Five-year Plan Approval?

As China‘s latest medium and long-term economic and social development plan was just approved at the country’s top legislature, President Xi Jinping has left Beijing for his first inspection trip to e

March 22, 2021 11:20

CGTN: China Unveils New Discoveries From Sanxingdui, Over 500 Items Unearthed

Chinese archaeologists announced on Saturday that some new major discoveries have been made at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China, helping shed light on the cultural origins of the

March 15, 2021 17:30

Harvard Professor Ignites Uproar over ‘Comfort Women’ Claims; VANK Promotes a Global Project Publicizing the Problems of Professor Ramseyer's Thesis

Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a cyber diplomatic organization in Korea, announced that it currently promotes a global project which publicizes the problems of Harvard University professor

March 12, 2021 13:35

Elevate Prize Foundation Launches Application for $5M Elevate Prize

The Elevate Prize Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its second year of the Elevate Prize, which will commit $5 million in funding and services to 10 prize winners. The Foundation is sear

March 11, 2021 19:00

Global Immunization Possible by 2022 With Fair Vaccine Distribution, Says WHO COVID-19 Special Envoy

The World Government Summit Dialogues saw world leaders outline solutions to humanity’s most urgent challenges during the virtual event on 9-10 March. Dr. David Nabarro, Special Envoy on COVID-19 t

March 10, 2021 14:35

CGTN: Improving Hong Kong‘s Electoral System: What’s at Stake?

China is mulling improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) - but critics say it's a plan to eliminate opposition forces in the city. Why are improvements

March 10, 2021 10:50

World Government Summit “21 Dialogues” to Deliver 21 Post-Pandemic Predictions

The World Government Summit Dialogues will deliver 21 predictions for the future social, economic, and political order, between 9 - 10 March. The virtual event will host political and industry lead

March 09, 2021 16:50

High-Quality Healthcare, Education Systems Highlighted in China's Two Sessions

Building Healthy China and a high-quality education system are both important content in the draft outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for national economic and social development and the l

March 09, 2021 16:40

CGTN: China Outlines Plan to Address Economic Challenges in Next 5 Years

China has set a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of over six percent for 2021 and outlined a plan to promote innovation, green development, and common prosperity in the next five years. A

February 16, 2021 16:10

Kerala CM inaugurates The Gender Park Campus after successful completion of global meet on gender equality

The Gender Campus in Kozhikode, Kerala was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan on Feb 14th. The ceremony marked the functional launch of projects, programmes and completed facilit

February 16, 2021 13:25

CGTN: China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan Writes Letter to German Students

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, wrote a letter on Tuesday to students and teachers at Burggymnasium, a public secondary school in Essen, Germany, encouraging them to make a new cont

February 16, 2021 11:20

CGTN: China Eyes Good Start to 14th Five-Year Plan Period Ahead of Spring Festival

A New Year is a new beginning. With this year's Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, just around the corner, China is also well prepared for the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan (FYP) p

February 04, 2021 13:45

PyeongChang Peace Forum 2021 to Be Held Online and Offline From Feb. 7

The PyeongChang Peace Forum (PPF) 2021 will be held from February 7 to 9 at the PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province utilizing both an on-site venue and online channels at the sa

November 27, 2020 12:00

Saudi Urban20 Chair Wishes Italy ‘Buona Fortuna’ With the 2021 Urban20 Presidency

The Urban20 (U20) Chair, His Excellency Fahd Al-Rasheed, President of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City has today wished his Italian counterparts good luck or “Buona Fortuna” as Italy prepares to t

November 23, 2020 13:45

CGTN: China Outlines Four-point Proposal for the Future of APEC

With the world and the Asia-Pacific region undergoing profound changes, China has called for joint efforts to build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future featuring openness, inclusiveness, in

November 19, 2020 09:30

The Reputation of Jeonju Hanji Spreads Throughout the World

The reputation of Jeonju Hanji (traditional Korean paper) that lasts for a thousand years is spreading throughout the world. Having captivated the Vatican and the Louvre of France, Jeonju Hanji was re

November 19, 2020 09:10

Luxembourg Teams up with ESA to Create a Unique “European Space Resources Innovation Centre” to be Established in the Grand Duchy

Luxembourg entered a strategic partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) to create a “European Space Resources Innovation Centre”, called ESRIC in abbreviated form. Unique of its kind, ESRIC ai

November 17, 2020 16:00

CGTN: What China's 14th Five-Year Plan Means for Yangtze River Economic Belt

Two weeks after China unveiled a blueprint for its economic and social development for the next five years to 2025, Chinese leaders on Saturday laid out relatively specific plans and targets for the Y

November 06, 2020 13:10

Taiwan Cultural Memory Bank Website Now Live

Three years after its foundation in 2017, the Taiwan Cultural Memory Bank launched its official website on Taiwan Culture Day, the 17th of October 2020. Over the course of the last few years, the M

November 03, 2020 10:06

K-Quarantine Online Procurement Expo to Be Held From November 9 to 13

Public Procurement Service and Korea Health Industry Development Institute will host ‘K-Quarantine Online Procurement Expo’ in a virtual space from November 9th to 13th for five days. This event is

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