Author: admin
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. has hired Karen Frank, a former Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan executive, as a senior adviser to its Europe, Middle East and Africa business, according to a person familiar with the matter. Frank will help shape the Japanese bank’s EMEA strategy following its acquisition of Greenhill & Co. and consolidate the M&A advisory firm’s resources in the region, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is confidential. His appointment is expected to be announced soon. Representatives for Frank and Mizuho declined to comment. Frank was executive director and global head…
This is an AI-generated summary and may contain errors — always refer to the full article for context. Filipinos can avail visa services for the 10 Schengen countries at the Joint Visa Application Centre in Makati City. MANILA, Philippines – Planning to visit Europe soon? You can now apply for your Schengen visa at VFS Global’s newly opened Joint Visa Application Centre in Makati City. The relocated Joint Visa Application Center will allow Filipinos to access visa services for 10 Schengen countries, including Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Switzerland and the Netherlands. All VFS Global Schengen…
Pictured is the digital checkout basket. (Gerd Altmann/Pixabay) Get ready for big price cuts on gadgets, food and e-commerce brands this month.OPPO, Shopee, and Lazada are some of the brands and platforms offering discounts in the 7.7 Sale starting July 7th.Here’s what customers can expect from this year’s mid-year sale.OppoOPPO’s mega sale will offer up to P7,000 in discounted items from July 7 to 10.Filipinos will soon be able to get a range of smartphones at lower prices, including the OPPO A-series A17, A17k, A58 and the OPPO Reno7 5G.Aside from smartphones, the tech brand is also offering…
Which Autumn/Winter 2023-2024 fashion trends will you wear next season? And how? Following the March 2023 Fashion Week shows, Vogue has put together a visual list of the top 18 Autumn/Winter 2023-2024 fashion trends that are sure to dominate your Autumn/Winter wardrobe.Tartan, ’50s style, skirts layered over pants and more: the key fashion trends to know about for Fall/Winter 2023-2024For more than a month, brands and fashion houses from New York to London, Milan and Paris presented their best fashion for the Autumn/Winter 2023-2024 Fashion Month. While the Autumn/Winter 2022-2023 and Spring/Summer 2023 seasons were an ode to the 2000s…
On June 26th, GLOBSEC hosted an online discussion to highlight innovative uses of AI by European civil society organizations, explore tools and technologies from leading tech companies designed to support these efforts, and address ethical challenges and concerns related to AI in civil society. If you missed it or would like a refresher, read the event summary below. The summary includes a summary and a list of the specific AI tools that were discussed. The session began with moderator Marc Faddoul from AI Forensics emphasizing the ubiquitous role that AI plays in both the personal and professional spheres. He noted…
According to a recent Greenpeace report, “Failed Connections”, Europe has the rail infrastructure to support more than three times the existing direct train connections between major cities. The environmental group analysed 990 railway lines connecting 45 major European cities and found that only 114 of them (12%) have direct train connections, while a further 305 (31%) could use existing tracks to support direct trains but don’t yet have them. The analysis also found that direct flights between the 45 cities are about six times more expensive than direct rail services, and that 69% of the 990 routes are connected by…
For the first time in Jordan, the European Union Delegation to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in partnership with the Government of Jordan represented by the Ministry of Investment, in cooperation with the Jordan European Business Association (JEBA), organized the European Union-Jordan Business Forum. Held under the patronage of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Forum brought together policymakers, local entrepreneurs, international investors, business support organizations, local and international financial institutions, and diplomatic missions to discuss ways to effectively mobilize EU investments in Jordan, in addition to supporting the established partnership between the EU and Jordan. The Forum…
[GAMES & GADGETS] Product Announcement, Pricing & Promotions: July 2024 MANILA, Philippines – Bookmark this page to keep track of the latest smartphone, tablet, laptop, games, and other consumer electronics launches, including prices, availability, and promotional details for your favorite tech brands. Latest updates 2 minutes ago Coming soon: Samsung Unpacked Samsung is set to launch the next version of its foldable phone, the Galazy Z, which is expected to come with new Galaxy AI features. The event will be held in Paris, France and will be streamed live on Samsung.com and Samsung’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, July 10th at…
Listen to the article 12 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. The fashion industry’s supply chain practices contribute to climate change and foster poor working conditions, but sweeping European regulations are poised to change that, and U.S. companies will not be able to avoid the resulting changes. In recent years, the Uighur Forced Labor Prevention Act was passed in the United States, banning products from the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, where China is accused of detaining more than one million Uighurs, and U.S. lawmakers have questioned whether brands such as SHEIN…
German-founded robot navigation software startup Cartken has raised $22.5 million in total funding in its latest $10 million funding round. Existing mobile robot solutions in last-mile delivery and industrial environments are often limited to specific environments and struggle to transition between indoor and outdoor environments. Cartken’s autonomous navigation system removes these limitations, navigating effortlessly through a variety of environments, including industrial parks, production facilities, university and office campuses and neighborhoods. Cartken’s hardware-agnostic software platform uses low-cost, commoditized sensors and cameras instead of expensive LIDAR systems, allowing multiple vehicle types to operate safely around pedestrians and employees, safely share sidewalks, and…