Tag: World
#Kazakhstan seeks high-tech agricultural co-operation with #China
Kazakhstan will develop its high-tech sector and elements of Industry 4.0 to increase the degree to which its economy is based on innovation and new technologies, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during the 11 September sixth meeting of the Kazakhstan-China Business Council in Beijing, writes Zhanna Shayakhmetova. China has become a world leader in the […]
AQAP and ISIS fill vacuum in #Yemen
The recent upsurge of violence in Yemen between forces loyal to the legitimate government of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi and groups seeking the secession of southern Yemen has opened up renewed space for terrorist groups, including ISIS and AQAP, to operate in the country. According to the spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), […]
#Huawei announces H1 2019 revenue: 23.2% year on year growth
Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2019: CNY401.3 billion in revenue, a 23.2% increase over the same period last year. The company’s net profit margin for H1 2019 was 8.7%.[1] According to Huawei’s Chairman, Liang Hua, operations are smooth and the organization is as sound as ever. With effective management and […]
#Georgia and #SouthOssetia – EU should support International Peace Project
The EU has applauded the efforts of a pioneering project which aims to reconcile people in Georgia and South Ossetia, a so-called frozen conflict zone. A source of tension since the break-up of the Soviet Union, South Ossetia hosted a brief war between Russia and Georgia in 2008. Moscow subsequently recognised South Ossetia as an […]
#WoundedWarrior support foundation
Since 2010, we have seen the creation of a number of significant international sporting competitions for wounded and injured veterans – such as this month’s Warrior Games and the Invictus Games. Both have drawn global attention, with millions all over the world watching the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney. The remarkable skill and abilities of […]
Five recyclable household items that need more #recycling
As the world continues to confront a variety of complex environmental problems, recycling is one of the tools that we humans can use to reduce our overall impact on the ecosystem. Some items contain harmful, non-biodegradable materials that need to be properly processed and disposed of – such as certain electronic components – while others […]
#EcoTourism – Meridian Adventure Sail
Hong Kong headquartered investment company Meridian Capital Limited invests in world-class hospitality assets in spectacular locations. Meridian Adventure, in the south east Asia pacific region, is no exception; funded by Meridian Capital, it is one of the world’s most exclusive adventure groups at the forefront of ocean experiences. It is also a dynamic eco-tourism company […]