arti Youth Leadership Exchange Participants from Burma Awarded Funds for Mandalay Environment Project By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 02:19:20 +0000 HONOLULU (Dec. 3, 2013) -- Five high school students and one teacher from Burma who were recent participants in the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program at the East-West Center have won a grant of $7,000 in a project proposal competition sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, which funds the SEAYLP program. The EWC program alumni received their award for a proposal to educate the public in the city of Mandalay about environmental issues – with a special focus on outreach to adolescents – and to decrease the amount of litter in the community through clean-ups and placement of recycling bins. Full Article
arti EWC Welcomes 2014 Pacific Islands Leadership Program Participants By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:50:22 +0000 Young leaders from 13 Pacific nations participating in program supported by Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry HONOLULU (Sept. 9, 2013) -- The East-West Center has welcomed 26 participants from 13 island nations to the 2014 Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan. Full Article
arti President Obama Meets With EWC Southeast Asian Leadership Participants By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:14:55 +0000 Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy Full Article
arti EWC Welcomes Leadership Program Participants from 10 Pacific Island Nations By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:04:45 +0000 HONOLULU - (Aug 16, 2017) -- The East-West Center has welcomed 27 emerging leaders from 10 Pacific island nations to this year’s Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan, or PILP. The participants will spend close to two months in Honolulu, engaging in experiential learning exercises on such topics as applied leadership skills, future scenario planning, social entrepreneurship and risk analysis, climate change and environmental stewardship, international relations, and public health. Then they will travel to Taipei for a month of field study in at the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs. Full Article
arti Eversheds' HR e-briefing 513: Termination Payments Parting on good terms By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2011-07-01 The Employment Appeals Tribunal has issued a decision this week which highlights a potential pitfall for employers who fail to identify correctly the nature of a termination payment. Payments expressed to be “ex-gratia” (ie paid without ... Full Article
arti Protecting your IP when contracting with third parties IP development and exploitation agreements webinar By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-27 In this webinar for education institutions we will consider: - contract principles - early questions to consider: what is the purpose of collaboration? what IP may be generated? who owns background IP? ... Full Article
arti New guide (TCC) sets out the recommended pre-action process for parties to follow in a procurement dispute By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-07-19 On 17 July 2017, a new Appendix H to the Technology and Construction Court Guide was published which provides guidance on procedures for public procurement cases (the Guide). Although this detailed procedural guidance is likely to prove usefu... Full Article
arti UK corporate tax rules found to partially constitute illegal EU State aid By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-04-02 On 2 April 2019, the European Commission issued a press release regarding its State aid investigation into aspects of the UK controlled foreign company (CFC) rules. This press release explains that certain aspects of the CFC rules under investigatio... Full Article
arti EU Allows China to Edit Op-Ed Article, Removing Mention of Virus Origins By www.rfa.org Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:50:01Z The EU's ambassador made a 'mistake' in giving the go-ahead for the censorship, officials say. Full Article Story
arti COVID-19: EPL threatens clubs over restarting matches at neutral venues By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:34:04 +0000 The Premier League will warn clubs at a meeting on Monday, not to vote against the season restarting at neutral venues, as it could cost them more than relegation, according to Sky Sports. The clubs in the bottom six – Brighton, West Ham, Watford, Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Norwich – have reservations about proposals to […] COVID-19: EPL threatens clubs over restarting matches at neutral venues Full Article Sport Covid-19 EPL
arti Radius Health, Inc. (RDUS) CEO Kelly Martin on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:34:06 -0400 Full Article RDUS SA Transcripts
arti Alg�rie: Deux bombes de confection artisanale d�truites � Alger et Boumerdes By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:33 GMT Alger -Deux bombes de confection artisanale ont �t�... Full Article
arti Managing office Christmas parties By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-12-04 Whether an office Christmas party takes place within working hours, out of hours, in the office or away from the office, it is considered an extension of the working environment. While no one wants to be the office scrooge and take away the po... Full Article
arti Disclosure of Beneficial Owners of Counterparties in Corporate Transactions By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-27 The Rules Governing the Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) impose certain disclosure obligations on listed issuers when they engage in different types of corporate transactions. However, it has be... Full Article
arti The European Commission White Paper on Artificial Intelligence published By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-10 Throughout 2019, we saw a growing promulgation of guidance, consultations and new laws across the world. In light of such a regulatory landscape beginning to form, there is growing debate as to whether or not Artificial Intelligence (“A... Full Article
arti Germany: Bundeskartellamt blocks takeover by food retailer EDEKA of Kaisers Supermarkets, Parties apply for ministerial authorization By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-29 On 31 March 2015, the German Federal Cartel Office (“Bundeskartellamt”, BKartA) announced that it has blocked the proposed takeover of approximately 450 Kaiser’s Tengelmann supermarket branches by EDEKA, the leading German food ret... Full Article
arti Article: Pre-ticked boxes arent consent for cookie placement By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-11 CJEU Ruling on Cookies On 1 October 2019, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) gave a preliminary ruling1 on questions referred from the Bundesgerichtshof (Federal Court of Justice in Germany) that: Consent is not validly ... Full Article
arti Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (ARESF) CEO Armin Martens on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:46:21 -0400 Full Article ARESF SA Transcripts
arti Saudi- Interior Ministry: Lifting Precautionary Measures in Number of Madinah's Districts Starting from Today By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:46 GMT (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, May 9, 2020, SPA -- An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that, in light of the health authoriti... ...... Full Article
arti Northwesterly wind to cause low visibility in Qatar starting Monday By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT (MENAFN - The Peninsula) Doha: Qatar is expected to be affected by northwesterly fresh to strong wind starting Monday, May 11 to Thursday, May 14, sai... ...... Full Article
arti Ethics becomes a key focus for artificial intelligence adoption By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-01-22 In the last few years, there has been an increasing focus on the need for adequate ethics guidance for the use of artificial intelligence and robots – something we have regularly written and spoken about. For example, in 2017, MEPs from the E... Full Article
arti EU ETS Participants Are you prepared for a no deal Brexit? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-01-31 As participants in the EU ETS will be aware, back in 2017, as part of its planning for Brexit, the UK Government amended the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012 to require UK operators to surrender allowances in respect of their... Full Article
arti Legal considerations for the financial services sector in adopting artificial intelligence By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-31 Legal liability for financial institutions and financial services firms when using artificial intelligence and machine learning Recent advances in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with the availability of sufficient computing... Full Article
arti Education briefing - General Election 2019 - What are the Parties saying about education ? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-27 With the General Election now just over 2 weeks away the manifestos have been published, with all of them - to varying degrees - containing promises on what the relevant party will do in the education sector if it is successful in the election. In t... Full Article
arti Education briefing General Election 2019 what are the parties saying about key issues for the sector on employment, equality, Brexit and immigration? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-28 With the General Election 2 weeks away the manifestos have been published. All of them - to varying degrees - containing promises on what the relevant party will do in the education sector if it is successful in the election. Full Article
arti In memoriam ‒ Martin Khor By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:15:20 +0000 We are greatly saddened by the passing of Martin Khor, a long-time friend and colleague, an undaunted fighter for the poor and underprivileged, a passionate believer in a more balanced and inclusive multilateralism, a rare intellectual and eloquent orator, an icon of the Global South worthy of veneration, greatly respected for his struggle for justice […] The post In memoriam ‒ Martin Khor appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Civil Society Climate Change Featured Global Headlines Poverty & SDGs
arti Martin Khor, Third Worldist By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:47:50 +0000 Martin Khor Kok Peng passed away just after the end of the first quarter of 2020. He leaves behind an unusually rich legacy. Atypically for people mainly working in the worldideas, he was also a very practical and pragmatic activist who successfully built and sustained several important initiatives which will live on after him. Martin […] The post Martin Khor, Third Worldist appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Civil Society Climate Change Economy & Trade Global Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations
arti Japan’s top artisan bakeries are delivering from dough to door By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 04:58:48 +0900 Japan is blessed with a growing number of artisan bakeries around the city that can fill that pain de campagne-sized hole in our diets. Full Article Life bread Shinobu Namae bricolage bread & co le sucre-coeur vaner lee utsumi covid-19 in Japan
arti NBA teams starting to reopen practice facilities with restrictions By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:02:52 +0900 The NBA is taking small steps toward a return to normalcy Full Article Sports Adam Silver covid-19
arti PM pins hopes on factories, tourism restarting By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:48:00 +0700 The economy would improve once businesses reopen and employ people, and tourism resumes, with measures in place to give visitors confidence in their safety, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday. Full Article
arti Years later, PSC seeks to hire substantive parties registrar By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:00:00Z The positions are for a non-renewable term of six years. Full Article
arti Bathroom Banksy: Street-artist's lockdown work By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:54:02 GMT Banksy has followed official UK advice to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, much to his wife's concern. Full Article
arti Iran partially reopens capital as coronavirus deaths hit one-month low By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:01:07 GMT Low-risk businesses - including many shops, factories and workshops - have resumed operations in Tehran. Full Article
arti A minute with Andreana Lemonari Pole Dance Artist By cyprus-mail.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:53:23 +0000 Where do you live? In a small apartment in Nicosia, Cyprus. What did you have for breakfast? Tea and bread with forest fruits jam. Describe your perfect day A walk with my dog and a swim in the sea. Best book ever read? In terms of personal taste in content... The post A minute with Andreana Lemonari Pole Dance Artist appeared first on Cyprus Mail. Full Article A minute with Life & Style
arti Kartik Aaryan reveals 'Love Aaj Kal' with Sara Ali Khan is his career's best performance By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:52:49 +0500 Kartik Aaryan considers 'Love Aaj Kal' opposite Sara Ali Khan as the best performance in his career so far Full Article
arti Gilgit-Baltistan polls: SC expects caretakers to be honest, impartial By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday expected that the caretaker government in Gilgit-Baltistan will comprise highly respected persons with proven integrity, impartiality, and competence and will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
arti Gilgit-Baltistan polls: SC expects caretakers to be honest, impartial By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday expected that the caretaker government in Gilgit-Baltistan will comprise highly respected persons with proven integrity, impartiality, and competence and will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
arti Gilgit-Baltistan polls: Supreme Court expects caretakers to be honest, impartial By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday expected that the caretaker government in Gilgit-Baltistan will comprise highly respected persons with proven integrity, impartiality, and competence and will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
arti Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie plan 'separate parties' for daughter Shiloh's 14th birthday By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:36:00 +0500 Shiloh will have a separate celebration at her mom Angelina Jolie's home, but Brad Pitt would be delighted to have all his kids over for the party Full Article
arti Greece's 'invisible' artists call for help in virus squeeze By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:26:48 +0500 In a country where art is widely seen as a pastime, and performers have long struggled to secure steady pay and royalties, the closure of theatres and cinemas and the cancellation of summer festivals has wrought havoc Full Article
arti Artificial intelligence, and human education, needed to advance energy efficiency -- by Yongping Zhai (翟永平), Yoonah Lee, Dan Millison By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:19:43 +0800 To get energy efficiency programs back on track, governments need to focus on education, incentives and improved regulations, as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Full Article
arti Taking ownership: Better data is needed on women’s assets in Asia -- by Kaushal Joshi, Mildred Addawe, Arturo Martinez By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:33:49 +0800 Collecting sex-disaggregated data on asset ownership is an important step in achieving gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in Asia and the Pacific. Full Article
arti Here’s a surprising way to achieve most of the SDGs -- by Martin Lemoine By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:23:20 +0800 There is one sector that contributes up to a third of gross domestic product, and is an important source of foreign currency, in many of Asia’s developing countries. It could be deployed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Full Article
arti Resettlement isn’t easy. Here are four ways to improve outcomes for all parties involved -- by Rebekah Beatrice Ramsay By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:46:52 +0800 Involuntary resettlement can improve the lives of the resettled while reducing poverty and delivering results for development projects Full Article
arti Тогтвортой хөгжлийн зорилтуудыг хангах нэгэн гайхалтай боломж -- by Martin Lemoine By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:04:53 +0800 Ази тивийн хөгжиж буй улс орнуудын дотоодын нийт бүтээгдэхүүний гуравны нэг хүртэл хувийг бүрдүүлж, гадаад валютын нөөцийнх нь чухал эх үүсвэр болдог нэгэн салбар бий. Энэ салбарыг Тогтвортой Хөгжлийн Зорилтуудыг хангахад ашиглах бүрэн боломжтой. Full Article
arti How governments can halt the rise of unfriendly, unstoppable super-artificial intelligence -- by Wim Naudé By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:38:05 +0800 Artificial intelligence could be enormously beneficial to society, and it could also lead to catastrophe. Governments can play a role determining the outcome of AI’s development. Full Article
arti Data and the artificial intelligence gold rush: Who will win? -- by Ozzeir Khan By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:42:03 +0800 The exponential growth of data and artificial intelligence is creating a tug-of-war between data for profit and data for the common good. In this struggle, it is fundamental that we protect our basic human data rights. Full Article
arti Charting Sri Lanka's aging population -- by Utsav Kumar By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:58:07 +0800 These charts illustrate how Sri Lanka’s elderly population is increasing while the number of working-age people to help support them is declining. Forward-thinking policies are needed to address the challenges arising from this imbalance. Full Article
arti Benin's partial withdrawal from African Charter of Human Rights is a retreat from democracy By globalvoices.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:17:21 +0000 Benin drops 17 places in the 2020 World Press Freedom Index, following the withdrawal from a key document of the African Charter of Human and People's Rights. Full Article Benin Citizen Media English Feature French Governance Human Rights Ideas Politics Sub-Saharan Africa War & Conflict Weblog
arti The Determinants of Participation in Global Value Chains: A Cross-Country, Firm-Level Analysis By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-11 00:00:00 High labor productivity, a large firm size, foreign ownership, and high technological capability are important for a firm to participate in global value chains. Full Article
