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Green Climate Fund
Asia, Global

The Government of Jamaica is working with international financial institutions and donors to strengthen cooperation, crowd-in private investment and build climate resilience following the Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement with the International Monetary Fund

The Government of Jamaica together with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Green Climate Fund (GCF), the United Kingdom, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) as part of Team Europe¹ today announced a collaborative approach to support a package aimed at enhancing the nation’s ability to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. This support takes place in the context of the US$764 million Resilience and … Continue reading The Government of Jamaica is working with international financial institutions and donors to strengthen cooperation, crowd-in private investment and build climate resilience following the Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement with the International Monetary Fund

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Idemitsu and Toyota
Asia, Global

Idemitsu and Toyota Announce Beginning of Cooperation toward Mass Production of All-Solid-State Batteries for BEVs

Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd.Toyota Motor Corporation Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Idemitsu) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that they have entered into an agreement to work together in developing mass production technology of solid electrolytes, improving productivity and establishment a supply chain, to achieve the mass production of all-solid-state batteries for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Through this collaboration, the two companies, which lead the world* in the … Continue reading Idemitsu and Toyota Announce Beginning of Cooperation toward Mass Production of All-Solid-State Batteries for BEVs

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Chinese Taipei Contributes to APEC’s Economic and Technical Cooperation Fund
Asia, Global

Chinese Taipei Contributes to APEC’s Economic and Technical Cooperation Fund

APEC Secretariat – Singapore | 10 October 2023 Chinese Taipei voluntarily contributed USD 1.5 million in funding to support APEC members’ efforts in fostering economic and technical cooperation through various initiatives and projects within the forum. A memorandum of understanding outlining the donation was signed by Jonathan Chien-Yuan Sun, Chinese Taipei’s APEC Senior Official, and Dr Rebecca Sta Maria, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat. The move will … Continue reading Chinese Taipei Contributes to APEC’s Economic and Technical Cooperation Fund

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ReNew
Asia, Global, United States

ReNew recognised in Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch

October 10, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time GURUGRAM, India – India’s largest renewables company, ReNew has been recognised in MIT Technology Review’s Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch. The list spotlights global leaders and innovative startups that have the greatest potential to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and address the threats of global warming. ReNew is one of the only two renewable energy companies globally … Continue reading ReNew recognised in Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch

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Governance, Peace and Stability
Africa, Asia, Global

Governance, Peace and Stability in theIndiaoceanic region

Governance, Peace and Stability in theIndiaoceanic region Apply and benefit from a training program on the conflict sensitivejournalism As part of its “Governance, Peace and Stability” project funded by the FrenchDevelopment Agency, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) is offering to train 20journalists from the Republic of Seychelles in conflict sensitive journalism. 1) Global objectiveThis activity aims to build the capacity of journalists to cover crisis … Continue reading Governance, Peace and Stability in theIndiaoceanic region

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GCF
Asia

Green Climate Fund: New capital to accelerate investment in global climate action

Press release – 05 Oct 2023 Today twenty-five countries pledged support to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with USD 9.3 billion over the next four years (2024-2027). The Fund urges further contributions from other countries in the coming weeks. The funding pledges received today enable the GCF to channel new, additional and predictable financial resources to developing countries to support the paradigm shift towards low-emission and … Continue reading Green Climate Fund: New capital to accelerate investment in global climate action

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FPT SOFTWARE
Asia

FPT Software’s MaaZ Wins AutoTech Breakthrough “Overall Connected Solution of the Year”

October 04, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time HANOI, Vietnam – FPT Software’s MaaZ was recently awarded the “Overall Connected Solution of the Year” at the fourth annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards in first-time nomination. This recognition underscores the IT services provider’s robust automotive tech competency in the software-defined vehicle era. Bringing a full suite of AUTOSAR solutions, MaaZ offers FPT Software automotive partners a wide … Continue reading FPT Software’s MaaZ Wins AutoTech Breakthrough “Overall Connected Solution of the Year”

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Terry HE, President of Huawei
Asia

Huawei Unveils $430 Million Investment to Boost Digital Africa

September 28, 2023 11:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time SHANGHAI – The eighth edition of Huawei Connect has opened its doors in Shanghai from September 20 to 22, marking its first event since the global health crisis. This year’s spotlight is on artificial intelligence (AI), reflecting Huawei’s key focus for the African continent. During the Huawei Northern Africa Night event on September 20, Terry HE, President … Continue reading Huawei Unveils $430 Million Investment to Boost Digital Africa

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