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New ADB–IFFEd Partnership to Unlock $500 Million in Concessional Education Financing in Asia and Pacific
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (26 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) that will enable at least $500 million in new concessional education funding for lower...

CHARLENE FRIED SELECTED FOR THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BY IAOTP
Charlene Fried honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will be honored at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charlene Fried, Faculty Member...

K92 Mining Announces 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call Details
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) announces that it will release its 2025 second quarter financial results before the North American trading markets...

Protecting Sharks and Rays in Pacific Islands waters
Main image credit: Luke Gordon A recent assessment using the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species indicated that more than one-third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras are threatened with extinction....

NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE SPREAD OF COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE SPREAD OF COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations...

Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable advances journey towards Cleaner Pacific
9 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu – The Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) guided by the theme “Clean Environment. Resilient Oceans. Healthy Communities” has closed with a renewed focus to strengthen regional cooperation, collaboration,...

SPEECH FROM THE THRONE: HIS EXCELLENCY REVEREND DAVID TIVA KAPU, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE HIS EXCELLENCY REVEREND DAVID TIVA KAPU, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF SOLOMON ISLANDS 12 AUGUST 2024 OPENING REMARKS The Hon. Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands; Your Lordship the Chief Justice; The Hon. Prime...

Continued Growth Projected for the Pacific, but Resilience still Needed — ADB
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (14 August 2024) — The Pacific is projected to grow by 3.3% in 2024 and 4.0% in 2025, but the need to build resilience continues, according to the latest issue of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Economic Monitor...

Work to reduce marine pollution in Pacific countries discussed at 4CPRT
6 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Pacific Ocean is the lifeblood of our Pacific communities. It sustains livelihoods, cultures, and economies. However, the growing threats of marine pollution as a result of oil spills, marine invasive species,...

Navy Medicine’s Top Researcher Visits Southeast Asia; NAMRU INDO PACIFIC Shows Off
SINGAPORE – Navy Medicine’s top researcher, Capt. Franca Jones, commander, Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) visited Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) INDO PACIFIC from July 15-26, traveling across Southeast Asia with command leadership....

Kiribati’s lead-acid battery recycling system highlighted at Clean Pacific Roundtable
7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - A commercial operation to recycle used lead-acid batteries in Kiribati, where 7000 tonnes of toxic waste has been removed from the island over a twenty year period, could be replicated and used in other Pacific...

Tuvalu hosts Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
3 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Government and the people of Tuvalu have embraced the opportunity to host the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) at the Rt. Hon. Dr Sir Tomasi Puapua Convention Centre (TPCC), Funafuti, from 5 – 9 August...

High Arctic Overseas Announces Executive Appointment
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Arctic...

K92 Mining Announces Voting Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce the voting results of its 2025 annual general meeting (“AGM”) of shareholders that was held...

China Dominates 44% of Visible Fishing Activity Worldwide
Washington, D.C., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, on the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing, Oceana released an analysis of China’s global fishing* activity worldwide between 2022 and...

High Arctic Overseas Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Arctic...

Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Mineral Detection Technology Publicly Disclosed
Pinpointing Precious Metals, Rare Earths, Oil, Gas & Water BOUGAINVILLE , PAPUA NEW GUINEA, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CC Explorations, a pioneering company in remote sensing of minerals, has unveiled its groundbreaking utilization of...

SIGEP Asia 2025: Global Talent, Curated Experiences and Strategic Networking
Southeast Asia’s F&B & Foodservice Tradeshow Returns 16 to 18 July 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore https://sigepasia.com.sg/ SINGAPORE, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Organised by IEG Asia, SIGEP Asia 2025 returns to Marina Bay Sands...

New Prospective Cohort Study Reporting the Efficacy of Arrow™ Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Central Venous Catheters Demonstrates Reduced Infection Rates Among ICU Patients
WAYNE, Pa., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies, today announced findings from a new multinational study reporting efficacy of Arrow™ Chlorhexidine-Impregnated...

K92 Mining Releases 2024 Sustainability Report: Delivering Sustainable Value
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce that it has published its 2024 Sustainability Report. This is K92’s sixth annual sustainability...