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The NDC Partnership and United Kingdom Launch Centre to Catalyze Climate Finance

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The NDC Partnership and the Government of the United Kingdom launched a centre to catalyze systemic change to unlock climate finance at COP28 today, aiming to generate and streamline solutions for climate vulnerable countries and enable sustainable development. The centre is being financed by the UK Government and created as part of the collaborative work of the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance.
Andrew Mitchell, International Development Minister of the United Kingdom, said: “It is critical that climate finance is accessible to developing countries, which often face the greatest risks from climate change. The UK is proud to launch a new centre, hosted by the NDC Partnership, to support this goal. The centre will galvanise our collective efforts to make climate finance accessible and aligned with the needs and priorities of developing countries.”
Dr. Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, Minister of Environment of the Republic of Rwanda and NDC Partnership Co-Chair, said: “Today’s announcement of a centre to mobilize climate finance will amplify the knowledge generation and adoption of best practices, making them accessible to the Partnership’s more than 100 Developing Country Members.”
The centre will further knowledge sharing, system thinking and outreach to improve access to finance, with a strong focus on seven country-led trials—in Bangladesh, Fiji, Jamaica, Mauritius, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda—supported through the Taskforce.
“The challenges in accessing climate finance are especially severe in low-income countries. The Partnership and the Taskforce are pioneering country-specific approaches and providing much-needed support to increase national capacities and coordinate climate finance. By joining forces, we can increase our impact,” says NDC Partnership Global Director Pablo Vieira.
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Ukraine House Davos Opens from Jan 20-23, 2025: Showcasing Ukraine’s Strength, Resilience and Abundant Investment Opportunities

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — . We are delighted to announce that Ukraine House Davos returns in 2025 to shine a spotlight on the continuing indomitable spirit of the Ukrainian people and the significant benefits to the world of a peaceful, secure and prosperous Ukraine.
Recognized last year as Best Pavilion by POLITICO in its Davos Awards, Ukraine House Davos returns to Promenade 59 from January 20th to the 23rd, igniting conversations centered on heroism, security, defense, energy, rare earth minerals, war risk insurance, releasing frozen assets, economic resilience and investment opportunities, including preparing for the $1 trillion future rebuild, and much more.
A just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, ensuring its sovereignty and democratic future allied firmly with the West, is key to global security, stability and prosperity. Ukraine House Davos will be the authoritative platform for those looking to forge global partnerships with Ukraine, offering expert insight and dialogue on current events in-country and opportunities offered.
“Ukraine House Davos will serve as a convener for business leaders, policymakers, thought leaders and journalists, committed to strengthening international support for Ukraine in its fight against tyranny and aggression, and for its freedom and democracy”, said Ulyana Khromyak, Executive Director, Ukraine House Davos.
She continued: “As Ukraine looks towards its post-war future, bountiful opportunities exist for foreign investment, boosting prosperity and security for all. Ukraine has natural resources worth $26 trillion, equivalent to the mineral wealth of Canada or Australia, more uranium than any country in Europe, the second largest natural gas reserves in Europe, approximately 20,000 mineral deposits and some of the largest reserves of 117 of the 120 most widely used minerals.
Ukraine House Davos will showcase the wealth of opportunities that Ukraine offers its global partners, worth trillions of dollars of investment in the coming years. For the seventh consecutive year, we remain committed to sharing Ukraine’s story and working together to ensure a brighter future for the nation and the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Ukraine House Davos in 2025.”
The full list of events and registration can be found at www.ukrainehousedavos.com.
For the third year in a row, Promenade 59 has become a joint space for Ukraine House Davos and the “Your Country First – Win With Us” project, which is organized by Victor Pinchuk Foundation and PinchukArtCentre in cooperation with the Office of the President of Ukraine. “Your Country First – Win With Us” combines an ongoing discussion program with an exhibition by leading Ukrainian and international artists that provides emotional urgency.
Ukraine House Davos is co-organized by UMAEF, Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Horizon Capital.
The Ukraine House Davos Organizing Committee is comprised of: Jaroslawa Johnson, President and CEO, UMAEF; Svitlana Grytsenko, Member of the Board, Victor Pinchuk Foundation; and Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and CEO, Horizon Capital, and led by Executive Director, Ulyana Khromyak.
Ukraine House Davos is made possible this year thanks to our generous sponsors, most notably our Gold Sponsors the Temerty Foundation and Interpipe, our Panel Sponsors Marsh McLennan and BGV Group Management, as well as Networking Sponsors Kernel and Kyiv School of Economics.
We invite you to visit our website to register your attendance and to discover more:
http://www.ukrainehousedavos.com
Ukraine House Davos will open its doors on Monday, January 20th at 4pm CET through 9pm CET on Thursday, January 23rd on Promenade 59. Our first panel will be on US and Ukraine aligned interests, followed by livestreaming the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump from Washington D.C.
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Force For Good: Tech Can Catalyze US$15 Trillion Annual Markets Across the World and Solve the UN SDGs

LONDON, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new report from Force for Good – “Technology as a Force for Good: Catalyzing New Markets Globally” – highlights technology’s potential to catalyze and create new markets, drive sustainable development, and create a secure and superior future for all.
Key Findings:
- Nine “Big Ideas”: Innovative, technology-enabled solutions can drive United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) progress to nearly 90% from the current 66%, addressing the annual US$14-17 trillion funding gap.
- Massive Economic Opportunity: Deploying these solutions globally can unlock a US$15 trillion annual market opportunity, creating opportunities exceeding US$100 billion each in 30 countries.
- Digital Inclusion: Universal technology access could digitally empower over 4.4 billion people worldwide, breaking structural barriers and enabling participation in the digital economy.
- 19 Core Technologies: Emerging, rapidly scaling technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Renewables and IoT, are projected to generate US$61 trillion in economic value by 2030, shaping the future of economies and societies.
- Geopolitical Rivalries: The global race for technological dominance, particularly between the U.S. and China, will determine the balance of power and the trajectory of the future, highlighting the importance of collaboration over competition.
The report highlights Nine “Big Ideas” – proven, scalable solutions drawn from public, private, and non-profit sectors aligning with global development objectives – as the key to unlocking new markets, particularly across the Global South.
The estimated US$15 trillion potential opportunity spans multiple development pathways, including inclusive digitization, clean energy and food systems, each offering multi-trillion-dollar opportunities. Creating these opportunities requires countries to embrace more open, transparent and friendly markets attracting international providers to implement scaled transformative solutions.
“This report offers a roadmap for transforming global challenges into opportunities. By rolling-out scalable solutions and leveraging technology, we can create a sustainable, secure, and superior future that leaves no one behind. To do so, governments around the world need to turn implement policies that turn unmet needs into attractive opportunities,” said Ketan Patel, Chair of the Advisory Council.
Technological leadership also emerges as a critical geopolitical factor. While U.S. companies currently lead across nearly all the most critical technologies, China and the EU are intensifying their focus. With the transition to the Information Age posing significant economic and geopolitical risk, international collaboration rather than competitive rivalry is needed to manage this transition peacefully and equitably.
About Force for Good
Force for Good’s mission is to mobilize capital, resources, and ideas to drive positive global change, influencing the implementation of solutions for a secure, sustainable and superior future for all.
For further details, please visit www.forcegood.org.
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CBC Group’s R-Bridge Announces US$40M Synthetic Royalty-Backed Financing for Mirxes to Advance Global Expansion

– R-Bridge will provide bespoke financing of US$40 million with a synthetic royalty structure and flexible repayment terms
– Financing will accelerate Mirxes, Singapore-based miRNA tech company’s innovation and commercialization of cancer early detection solutions in new markets
– Transaction underscores R-Bridge’s commitment to advancing life sciences innovations and expanding access to high-quality medical care
SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CBC Group’s R-Bridge Healthcare Fund (“R-Bridge”) announces a US$40 million structured financing transaction with Mirxes Pte Ltd., a Singapore-based miRNA technology company specializing in cancer early detection and precision medicine. The financing will provide critical support for Mirxes’ ambitious growth and expansion into key global markets.
Mirxes is a pioneer in developing and commercializing accurate, non-invasive and affordable blood-based miRNA tests for the early detection of cancer and other diseases. Its proprietary product, GASTROClearTM, is the world’s first and only In Vitro Diagnostics (“IVD”) product that has obtained regulatory approval for gastric cancer screening. With a proven 87.5% sensitivity for stage 1 cancers and 75% sensitivity for lesion sizes under 1 cm, GASTROClearTM has set a new benchmark in cancer early detection since the regulatory approval obtained in Singapore in 2019. Furthermore, Mirxes’ recently completed 9,472-strong prospective clinical trial in China demonstrated superior performance on the safety and effectiveness of GASTROClearTM as a novel, accurate and accessible screening solution for gastric cancer.
Mirxes continues to expand its innovative miRNA technology platform, supported by an industry-leading portfolio of over 90 patents and applications. Mirxes is also developing diagnostic solutions for lung, liver, and colorectal cancer, with a strong focus on ramping up operations in high-growth Asia Pacific markets, including Southeast Asia, China and Japan.
The US$40 million synthetic royalty-backed financing provided by R-Bridge is long-term with flexible and customized repayment schedule to meet Mirxes’ near-term strategic priorities. Proceeds from the financing will further accelerate its commercialization efforts in new markets and enable further innovation in its RNA diagnostic technologies.
As the largest healthcare-dedicated asset management firm in Asia, CBC Group manages over US$9 billion of assets. Founded in February 2020, R-Bridge is Asia’s first and only healthcare-dedicated structured financing fund, specializing in providing financing solutions backed by royalties and other cash flows.
Dr. Michael Keyoung, Senior Managing Director & Head of Private Credit and Royalty at CBC Group, said, “With Asia’s aging population along with other factors driving higher cancer incidence, the need for better and earlier cancer detection has become increasingly more urgent and important especially for gastric cancer which is more prevalent among Asian population. By providing this strategic financing, we are enabling Mirxes to scale its innovative miRNA technology platform globally, with potential to revolutionize cancer screening and diagnosis. This financing underscores our mission to support pioneering healthcare solutions that advance innovation and improve lives worldwide.”
“The escalating clinical and socio-economic burden of cancer is driving demand for accurate and accessible cancer early detection tests. We are proud to partner with R-Bridge, who shares a common mission, to deploy innovative cancer screening tests to save lives and healthcare costs,” said Dr. Zhou Lihan, Co-Founder and CEO, Mirxes. “This bespoke, synergistic and multi-faceted partnership with CBC Group is timely and critical to drive Mirxes’ commercial expansion in Asia-Pacific markets and to accelerate our clinical pipeline development.”
About CBC Group and R-Bridge Fund
R-Bridge Healthcare Fund is an affiliate of CBC Group, Asia’s largest healthcare-dedicated asset management firm with an AUM of $9 billion, headquartered in Singapore with offices in U.S., Asia, and Europe. With a diversified, multi-product strategy, CBC Group focuses on platform- building, buyout, private credit and royalties, and real estate, across the healthcare space, including pharmaceutical, biotech, medical technology, and healthcare services.
R-Bridge was founded in 2020 to provide alternative, non-dilutive financing for healthcare companies backed by royalties, revenue interests and other cash flow generated by sales of healthcare products and services in Asia as well as globally, with the intent to generate attractive and non-correlated returns for investors. R-Bridge raised its inaugural fund in 2020 and is currently investing from its successor fund, RBF II.
For more information on CBC Group, please visit www.cbridgecap.com/.
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About Mirxes
Founded and headquartered in Singapore since 2014, Mirxes is a leading RNA technology company committed to saving lives and reducing healthcare burden through innovative, accurate and accessible cancer early detection tests. Leveraging our proprietary, industry- leading miRNA detection platform, we have pioneered GASTROClear, a regulatory approved, first- and best-in-class blood In Vitro Diagnostic test for screening of gastric cancer. In collaboration with globally renowned academic clinical institutions, we have developed a maturing clinical pipeline of single and multi-cancer tests that covers high incidence and mortality cancers including Lung, Colorectal, Liver, Breast and Pancreatic cancers. Mirxes is commercializing our PCR and NGS based portfolio tests in Southeast Asia, China, Japan and US, supported by an integrated in-house capability of R&D, IVD product manufacturing and clinical diagnostic laboratory services.
For more information, visit https://mirxes.com/.
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