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25th China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education Opens in Beijing, China
BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 25th China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE 2024) kicked off in Beijing, China, on October 31st, uniting education experts, scholars, and visionaries worldwide under the same roof to discuss opportunities to strengthen global partnerships and offer fresh insights on approaches to push for high-quality development in education.
Organized by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), the 2024 edition of the conference welcomed nearly 5,000 experts, officials, and business leaders from over 60 countries, with the theme – Education: For All, For the Unknown, For the Future – underscoring the event’s commitment to building an inclusive, innovative, and future-oriented education system that shapes social reforms and leads global technology innovation.
Highlighting China’s aim to ramp up educational openness and expand high-level engagement with the global community in the opening address, DING Zhongli, President of Western Returned Scholars Association, stressed that efforts to foster robust academic exchange and collaborative research are key in driving innovation in science and technology.
He encouraged sending more Chinese students to pursue studies abroad while attracting global international talent to China, calling for greater partnerships with international organizations to facilitate cross-border exchanges.
Pointing to educational openness as fundamental to China’s modernization journey, HUAI Jinpeng, China’s Minister of Education, emphasized the country’s focus on broadening youth exchanges with the world, deepening international understanding, and cultivating a global outlook among both teachers and students.
With France featured as the country of honor at CACIE for the third time, the event included a video address from Patrick Hetzel, France’s Minister for Higher Education and Research. Reflecting on 60 years of diplomatic ties between China and France, Hetzel highlighted the notable rise in Chinese students studying in France in recent years, along with China’s initiative to welcome 10,000 French students by 2027 – both key endeavors to deepen cultural understanding between the two nations.
The CACIE also brought together official delegations from Canada, the UK, Spain, Germany, the USA, and other nations, who showcased their educational offerings, collaborative approaches, and innovative solutions in international education.
The conference showcased how education can play a role in empowering individuals and reshaping society. Through keynote speeches and cooperation dialogues, the conference actively explored educational solutions to address global changes and emphasized the impact of education on future society.
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WSPN Partners with Viction and Ninety Eight Ecosystem to Boost WUSD Adoption and Expand Market Reach
SINGAPORE, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Viction, a global Layer-1 blockchain that empowers builders at every level through accessible and scalable infrastructure, along with holistic guidance. In collaboration with the Ninety Eight (formerly known as Coin98) ecosystem, this partnership aims to expand WUSD’s reach, strengthening its role as a stable and accessible digital asset across the evolving Web3 landscape. Together, WSPN, Viction, and Ninety Eight will enhance interoperability, boost liquidity, and drive local market adoption, with a strong focus on growth in emerging markets.
Expanding WUSD as a Native Stablecoin on Viction
WSPN will deploy WUSD natively on Viction, supporting integration across Web3 applications and enhancing liquidity for users and developers. With WUSD as a core asset, Viction’s ecosystem will foster secure, stable transactions, empowering dApps, protocols, and platforms with increased interoperability and cross-chain functionality.
Market Expansion, CEX Listings, and Joint Community Outreach
To expand WUSD’s presence in Vietnam, Viction will tap into its resources alongside the Ninety Eight ecosystem to drive local adoption through strategic partnerships and collaborative community outreach. Listing WUSD on major centralized exchanges will increase accessibility, reaching a broader audience. This joint effort benefits both WSPN and Viction, with WUSD enhancing visibility for Viction’s technology and ecosystem, while Viction’s strong local network and Ninety Eight’s established connections boost WUSD’s growth. Through initiatives like webinars, ambassador programs, and developer workshops, the partnership will engage the community and build a lasting foundation, fostering an understanding of both WUSD’s value and Viction’s strengths.
Collaborative Responsibilities and Support
WSPN will oversee WUSD’s deployment on Viction and foster collaborations within its ecosystem, while Ninety Eight and Viction will support liquidity management, integrating WUSD into the Coin98 Super Wallet and strengthening infrastructure to ensure effective interoperability. Marketing initiatives led by WSPN and Viction will drive awareness and engagement for both ecosystems, reaching institutional audiences and building lasting adoption across the region.
Together, WSPN, Viction, and Ninety Eight are setting a new standard for collaboration in the Web3 space: Uniting technology, community, and accessibility to create a robust ecosystem. By empowering local markets and driving sustainable growth, this partnership is paving the way for a more inclusive, innovative blockchain future. The journey is only beginning, and the potential is limitless.
About WSPN
WSPN is a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, committed to building a more secure, efficient, and transparent payment solution for the global economy. Their flagship product, WUSD stablecoin, is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar and aims to optimize secure digital payments for Web3 users. WSPN ‘s Stablecoin 2.0 approach prioritizes user-centricity, community governance, and accessibility, paving the way for widespread stablecoin adoption.
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About Viction
Viction is a global layer-1 blockchain that empowers builders at every level, provides both the foundation and enhancements necessary for projects to achieve stability and soar to their higher selves.
Viction provides seamless interoperability, scalability, flexible development, zero gas fees, enhanced security, and speed to enable builders with tech capabilities.
Beyond technical advantages, Viction offers holistic guidance through consultation, resources, funding, and strong network connections to foster project growth.
About Ninety Eight
Ninety Eight is an ecosystem of innovation companies with a shared mission to enable and empower human potential. They found and fund blockchain companies that make Web3 accessible for everyone.
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The Adecco Group: Q3 2024 RESULTS
Robust performance in challenging markets; volumes stabilising
ZURICH, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —
- Revenues -5% yoy organic TDA, -3% yoy organic, a solid result given market conditions, high comparison base; volumes stabilising
- By GBU, Adecco -5%, with good results across Asia, Iberia, EEMENA, LatAm outweighed by challenging markets, particularly in France, US; Akkodis -5%, with Consulting +2%; LHH -7%, with Recruitment Solutions stable qoq
- Resilient 19.4% gross margin, sequentially flat, reflecting lower volumes, current business mix, firm pricing
- SG&A expenses improved to €925 million, -5% yoy, with G&A -10% yoy and at 3.2% of revenues
- Robust 3.3% EBITA margin, reflecting strong G&A savings, selective protection of sales and delivery capacity
- Operating income €162 million; Net income €99 million; Basic EPS €0.59; Adjusted EPS €0.68
- Operating cash flow +€121 million, weighed by timing differences; Free cash flow +€117 million YTD, higher yoy
- Continued delivery of Simplify-Execute-Grow agenda:
- G&A savings run-rate end-24 lifted to €171 million
- Reprioritised IT/digital plan: accelerating AI adoption, expanding Global Delivery to improve fill rates, time-to-fill
- Strong track record of market share gains; relative revenue growth, reported, +850 bps since introduction of Simplify-Execute-Grow (Q3 22), and +290 bps YTD
Denis Machuel, Adecco Group CEO, commented:
“We continue to successfully deliver on our Simplify, Execute, Grow plan and third quarter performance was robust, against a high comparison base. The macroeconomic environment remains challenging, but I am encouraged to see that volume trends have stabilised.
We made further G&A savings in the quarter, allowing us to lift the year-end run-rate. We have reprioritised our IT/digital plans to accelerate AI adoption, and to expand Global Delivery to our top 25 customers. This will boost recruiter productivity and improve fill rates and time-to-fill, supporting profitable growth. We remain focused on capturing market share, building on strong progress over the last two years, and have positioned resources to capture growth opportunities as the market recovers.”
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DAMAC International Expands Presence in APAC with New Office in Hong Kong
Strategic launch to cater to the growing demand for luxury real estate across Asia-Pacific
HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DAMAC International, a global leader in luxury real estate, has officially opened its new office in Hong Kong, marking its third office in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This expansion is part of DAMAC’s broader vision to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, renowned for its rapid investment growth. The Hong Kong office is a strategic gateway to the APAC market. It allows DAMAC to better serve its expanding clientele by offering direct access to its prestigious properties in Dubai and other international locations, such as London and Miami.
The Hong Kong office will provide investors across the region access to personalised services, offering exclusive insights into DAMAC’s luxury residential towers, branded residences, and lifestyle communities. As demand from the APAC region continues to rise, DAMAC is poised to offer high-end real estate investment opportunities that cater to the needs of discerning clients.
Talking about the opening, Abbas Sajwani, Board Member, DAMAC International, stated: “This is yet another milestone in our expansion into the APAC region. The new office will allow us to be closer to our clientele. It is a testament to our belief in the region’s potential and commitment to providing top-tier investment opportunities in luxury development.”
By establishing this new office, DAMAC continues positioning itself as a leading player in the global real estate market. It further strengthens its ability to connect with clients to provide unparalleled luxury investment opportunities for long-term value.
About DAMAC International
DAMAC International has been at the forefront of the Middle East’s luxury real estate market since 2002, delivering award-winning residential, commercial and leisure properties across the region and internationally, including in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, the Maldives, Canada, the United States, as well as the United Kingdom.
Since then, the company has delivered more than 47,000 homes with over 40,000 more in diverse planning and development phases. Joining forces with some of the world’s most eminent fashion and lifestyle brands to create tremendous living experiences, such as with Versace, Roberto Cavalli, or de GRISOGONO. With a consistent vision and momentum, DAMAC is building the next generation of luxury living across the globe.
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