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GPDRR: Indonesia offers sustainable resilience to tackle disaster risk

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At the 2022 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) event, the Government of Indonesia offered the world the concept of sustainable resilience as a solution to address the challenges of systemic disaster risk. Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted this concept at the opening ceremony of the 2022 GPDRR in Nusa Dua, here, on Wednesday. … Continued

The Sound of Friendship from GBA: Zhuhai’s Online Concert for the 50th Anniversary of China-Netherlands Relations

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On May 23, an online concert, themed “Melodies over Seas and Mountains”, was jointly held in both Zhuhai Opera House and the Royal Concertgebouw, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and the Netherlands. As music danced through continents and oceans, Zhuhai and Amsterdam were connected more than ever, celebrating deep … Continued

All Border Ports in Guangxi Commenced Normal Operations

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Statistics from the Department of Commerce of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region show that during the May Day holiday in 2022, a total of 3,344 vehicles entered and exited through Guangxi border highway ports, including 1,601 and 1,743 vehicles leaving and entering Guangxi respectively. All border ports in Guangxi maximized the capacity of customs clearance under … Continued

Second G20 DEWG Focuses on Digital Connectivity for Recovery

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The Indonesian government has urged the G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) to continue the discussion on digital connectivity. “I believe we have all witnessed the importance of information and communication technology in helping people cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Minister of Communication and Informatics, Johnny G. Plate, stated. The DEWG is … Continued

OMRON Healthcare Unveils Long-term Corporate Vision, “Going for ZERO, Preventive Care for Health of Society”

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– Aiming to Realize 3 Zeros: “Zero Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Events,” “Zero Aggravation of Respiratory Diseases” and “Zero Restrictions on Daily Activities Due to Chronic Pain” – In March 2022, OMRON Group announced a new long-term vision, “Shaping the Future 2030” (hereafter referred to as SF2030). In its commitment to achieving this vision for the … Continued

Qianhai Beckoning Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Through Institutional Innovation

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April 27 marks the 7th anniversary of the inauguration of Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone, whose day-to-day changes are always fascinating. According to Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, in 2021, the number of Hong Kong-funded enterprises registered in Qianhai has increased by 156% year-on-year, and the actual use of Hong … Continued

Dive into the Pink Sea of Peach Blossoms in Pinggu, Beijing

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April is the best time to view peach blossoms in Pinggu District, Beijing. Thousands of hectares of peach trees are blooming in Pinggu District, which is known for its peaches across the country, turning a large portion of the eastern part of the city into a sea of pink. Pinggu District is a conservation area … Continued

G20 hopes RI’s G20 Presidency finds solution to Global Economy Impact of Rusia-Ukraine conflict

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The second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting expects Indonesia’s G20 Presidency to bring about a solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati stated. “(G20) members hope that the current geopolitical situation, particularly related to the war in Ukraine, will be handled,” Indrawati noted at a press conference … Continued

Yili Teams Up with CASC to Launch Space Lab for Future Dairy

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On April 17, a day after China’s Shenzhou 13 crew returned to earth, dairy giant Yili Group announced at a press conference to collaborate with the China Center for Aerospace Science and Technology International Communications (CCASTIC), which is an affiliation of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The collaboration will include establishing a Space … Continued