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Mubadala, Antler and Hub71 Partner to Launch National Founders Programme
Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, has partnered with early-stage investor Antler and Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem Hub71 to launch the National Founders Program. The six-week venture-building initiative is designed to...
Masdar City reinforces global leadership in sustainable urban development
ABU DHABI: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering sustainable urban community and thriving Free Zone, has released its third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its position as a “green print” for cities worldwide and a...
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NA Chairman presides over National Election Council’s second meeting
HÀ NỘI – National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, who is President of the National Election Council (NEC), chaired the council’s second meeting in Hà Nội on Monday. At the event, the council discussed and gave opinions on its draft report...
Pakistan Opens Crypto Licensing to International Exchanges
Pakistan's newly established crypto regulator has invited international exchanges and digital asset service providers to apply for operating licenses, marking a significant step toward formalizing the country's substantial cryptocurrency market....

Maruti Victoris No 1 In Global NCAP Adult Safety Rating
Maruti Victoris Crash Tested by Global NCAP Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming SUV, the Victoris, has been awarded a full 5-star safety rating by Global NCAP under its latest and most stringent testing protocols. This recognition comes shortly after the...

Libertex Voted “Best CFD Broker - Europe” at Global Forex Awards
LIMASSOL, Cyprus--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 15, 2025-- Multi-awarded online broker Libertex adds another accolade in its trophy case as it has been named Europe's Best CFD Broker by Global Forex Awards. This press release features multimedia. View the...

MFG Chemical’s Dr. George Graham Joins Board of National Institute for Engineering Ethics
MFG Chemical’s VP Operations, Dr. George Graham, has joined the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Engineering Ethics. Dr. Graham leads the operations, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, customer service and procurement teams at...

Amid concerns over GCC-IT services overlap, how industry is pushing for global centres
From tax holidays to developing specific “digital” economic zones for global capability centres (GCCs), and a central regulator to better infrastructure in smaller cities – the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), has outlined a number of...
ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering Group, announced strong momentum and deeper engagements in Europe and the Middle East.
ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering Group, announced strong momentum and deeper engagements in Europe and the Middle East as it presents its latest suite of integrated solutions at Defence Security and Equipment...

Sci-fi writer Kim Cho-yeop explores limits of coexistence at Seoul International Writers’ Festival
Two award-winning science-fiction writers, Korea’s Kim Cho-yeop and America’s Sarah Pinsker, delved into the uncomfortable, often contradictory realities of coexistence, truth and imagination during a book talk as part of the Seoul International...
Hamer Scholarships Revived To Give Regional Kids Edge
VIC Premier Victorian tertiary students will again have the chance to undertake six months’ of supported immersive study in China through the revival of Victoria’s Hamer Scholarship program – but this time, spots will be reserved for regional...

Liberian Registry Sets Global Standard with Nine Innovation Approvals
The Liberian Registry has reinforced its standing as a global powerhouse in maritime shipping, securing nine landmark Approvals in Principle (AIPs) during the prestigious Gastech event in Milan, Italy. This achievement not only signals Liberia’s...

Protect corals, curb climate crisis: Scientists push for mapping and stronger laws to save Malaysia’s reefs
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 15 — The Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences (MSMS) has recommended that 24 marine areas across the country be officially gazetted and managed for conservation, under its Malaysia Important Marine Conservation Areas (MyIMCA)...

From science to stride: Data-driven running shoes are leading to faster times
For distance runners, every second matters. Physical training, a nutritious diet and mental resilience all play a key role, but there is one physiological factor that can set the pace for success: running economy. Simply put, it is the efficiency...

Sunday Science: Happy Birthday, LIGO. Now Drop Dead.
It’s been 10 years since astronomers first felt the universe tremble. At 4 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2015, in both the desert of eastern Washington State and the backwoods of Louisiana, two beams of light began quivering in distant synchrony as the space...

Simple Reality of National Development-Series 204
Liberia stands at a decisive crossroads. Blessed with abundant natural resources, a youthful population, and a strategic location in West Africa, the nation has the ingredients for profound economic transformation. Yet, although the opportunities...

To counter Trump’s tariffs, Canada must invest in life sciences
Matthew S. Miller and Leyla Soleymani are professors and biomedical researchers at McMaster University who also hold senior administrative positions related to innovation and commercialization. Unprecedented changes in U.S. trade policy, including...

CO2 Alarmism: Science or Superstition?
When Americans hear about carbon dioxide (CO2), it’s often shown as a harmful pollutant that threatens the planet. Politicians, activists, and media outlets warn that if we don’t reduce emissions right away, disaster will happen. Preeminent...

India’s Rise in Global Defense Exports and the Way Forward
India’s defense exports reached an all-time high of USD $2.76 billion in FY 2024-25, recording 12 percent growth year-on-year. Today, Indian private and public sector defense companies collectively export defense products to 100 countries...

China Focus: Mengniu sales slide, Walovi’s global launch, how seniors reshape F&B demand, and more
Weak demand and falling ambient milk sales weigh on Chinese dairy giant Mengniu’s H1 results, highlighting pressures in the local dairy market. Mengniu recently announced its H1FY2025 financial results, reporting a year-on-year revenue decline of...