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Back to homepageSkoll Foundation Announces New Gift of $100 Million from Jeff Skoll to Fight COVID-19
PALO ALTO, California, April 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — This week, Jeff Skoll made a new $100 million gift to the Skoll Foundation, which it will use to fight the COVID-19 pandemic globally. This new contribution will enable the Foundation to
Read MoreHilton Ready to Welcome Guests during May Holiday
SHANGHAI, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the gradual easing of restrictions on movement related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the five-day May Holiday is expected to be a milestone for the recovery of the tourism industry in China. “Hilton expects
Read MoreWeBank Tops the 2019 Global Banking Patents Rankings
SHENZHEN, China, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In the recently published 2019 Global Banking Patents Rankings (Top 100) by IPRdaily, WeBank, a world leading digital bank, has jumped from the fifth place (2018 Rankings) to top this year’s rankings with 632 filed patents.
Read MoreTCL Communication Wins both the 2020 IF and Red Dot Design Awards
HONG KONG, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Communication is proud to accept the recent recognition from both the 2020 IF Design Award and the 2020 Red Dot Design Award for the TCL Pro 10 Smartphone. The company also was
Read MoreLight Up the Future – CHD library online is officially being launched
BEIJING, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On the 22nd of April local time, Light Up the Future – CHD library online (http://www.chd.com.cn/library) operated by China Huadian (CHD) had witnessed its grand opening. Light Up the Future – CHD library online operated
Read MoreEducational Platform Toolshero Offers Global Support in Self-development During Quarantine
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Coronavirus has surprised us worldwide and forced many people to stay indoors. In trying to make the best of the situation, students and professionals are finding ways to study and work from home.
Read MoreCountries must prioritise routine immunisation of children
KUALA LUMPUR: All countries including Malaysia are urged to give priority to the continued routine immunisation of children as well as provide vaccinations for groups most at risk in essential service delivery. In a joint statement, the World Health Organisation and United
Read MoreAidil monitors Kedah players’ fitness via video calls
KUALA LUMPUR: Kedah head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak today said that he will make video calls with his players four times a week to monitor their fitness level throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, aimed to contain the spread of COVID-19 outbreak. The
Read MoreEgypt loosening some lockdown restrictions for Ramadan; coronavirus toll rises
CAIRO: Egypt will ease its coronavirus lockdown for the holy fasting month of Ramadan by allowing more businesses to reopen and shortening a night-time curfew, the prime minister said on Thursday, as new coronavirus cases reached the highest daily toll
Read MoreSaudi G20 presidency urges more donations to fund pandemic response
WASHINGTON: The Saudi presidency of the Group of 20 major economies on Thursday called for further immediate donations to fund the emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic and develop needed vaccines. The G20 secretariat said $1.9 billion had been donated
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