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Fortune Adds Prestigious, Dynamic Speakers to Global Forum Agenda

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Rt Hon Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Brooke Shields, actress, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Commence

H.E. Fahd bin Abdulmohsan Al-Rasheed, Advisor, General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Salome Agbaroji, U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fortune announced today additional confirmed speakers for the 2024 Fortune Global Forum, the premier gathering of CEOs and leaders of the world’s largest multinational companies to explore global business, convening November 11-12, 2024, in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2019-2022), U.K. Foreign Secretary (2016-2018) and Mayor of London (2008-2016) will conclude Day 1 of the Fortune Global Forum with an expansive discussion focusing on the U.K.’s evolving role in global trade, the economic impact of Brexit, the rise of AI, the challenges of attracting foreign investment amid shifting global alliances, and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In the discussion, moderated by Fortune Senior Editor-at-Large Geoff Colvin, Johnson will also address what role decisions made by the U.S. and other major economies play in the global landscape and the U.K.’s future.

“As the first major gathering of global business leaders and policy experts since the historic U.S. Presidential elections, the 2024 Fortune Global Forum is more relevant than ever,” said Fortune CEO Anastasia Nyrkovskaya.

Brooke Shields, actress, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Commence, will be the special guest and featured speaker at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Breakfast on Tuesday, November 12, co-hosted by Alyson Shontell, Fortune Editor-in-Chief; Diane Brady, Executive Editorial Director, Fortune Live Media; Ellie Austin, Deputy Editorial Director, Most Powerful Women, Fortune Live Media; LaFawn Davis, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Indeed; and Fortune’s Anastasia Nyrkovskaya. Shields will share her thoughts on aging and longevity, as well as her long career in acting, modeling and entrepreneurship, in an interview with Fortune Live Media Editorial Director Kristin Stoller.

H.E. Fahd bin Abdulmohsan Al-Rasheed, Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will speak with Fortune’s Diane Brady about Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan to create and transform industries of the future, social systems, and urban development.  

The program will also feature a special performance by 2023 U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate and Harvard University student Salome Agbaroji. Additional speakers added to the lineup include:

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  • Carme Artigas, Co-Chair, U.N. AI Advisory Body; Senior Fellow, Belfer Center Harvard University
  • Eric Clark, CEO, North America, NTT Data
  • Abby Joseph Cohen, Professor, Columbia University Graduate School of Business
  • Isabelle Freidheim, Founder and Managing Partner, Athena Capital
  • Lan Guan, Chief AI Officer, Accenture
  • Noosheen Hashemi, CEO, January AI
  • Elizabeth Kelly, Director, U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute
  • Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group
  • Malina Ngai, Group CEO and Managing Director, AS Watson
  • Jennifer Nuckles, CEO, R-Zero
  • Robert S. Tucker, Commissioner, New York City Fire Department
  • Jing Ulrich, Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Investment Banking, JPMorgan Chase

They join previously confirmed speakers, including football legend and entrepreneur Tom Brady as well as CEOs of major companies such as Alex Chriss of PayPal, Chris Cocks of Hasbro, Brian Cornell of Target, Joanne Crevoiserat of Tapestry, Jim Fitterling of Dow, Paul Hudson of Sanofi, Barbara Humpton of Siemens U.S., Chris Hyams of Indeed, Vimal Kapur of Honeywell, Kristin Peck of Zoetis, John Stankey of AT&T, and C.S. Venkatakrishnan of Barclays, among many others.

Also confirmed to speak are former U.S. CIA Directors Mike Pompeo and Leon Panetta; Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq; Gita Gopinath, First Managing Director, International Monetary Fund; Josh Kushner, Founder and CEO, Thrive Capital; Rob Manfred and Adam Silver, the commissioners of Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, respectively; and more.

The 2024 Fortune Global Forum Co-Chairs are Diane Brady, Executive Editorial Director of Fortune Live Media and the Fortune CEO Initiative; Clay Chandler, Fortune Executive Editor, Asia; and Matt Heimer, Fortune Executive Editor, Features. For more information, including the full agenda and speakers list, visit the event website here.

About the Fortune Global Forum: Since 1995, the Fortune Global Forum has been hosted by the editors of Fortune in great cities on the dynamic frontiers of global business. The Forum convenes leaders from companies that span industries across the globe – the chairmen, presidents, and CEOs of the world’s largest multinational companies. Participation in the Fortune Global Forum is by invitation only.

About Fortune:

Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better. Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world’s biggest companies and their leaders as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable, in regions around the world. Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500Most Powerful Women, and World’s Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Brainstorm Tech, and Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

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China’s AIMA brand electric motorbike is now in Bangladesh

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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now. 

In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.

Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.

AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.

 

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China Telecom Gulf Officially Launches in Saudi Arabia for Business

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HONG KONG, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 21, China Telecom Gulf was officially launched in Riyadh. This milestone marks a significant step in China Telecom’s efforts to provide deep services under the “Belt and Road Initiative” and to promote the building of a “China-Arab Community with a Shared Future.” It signifies another solid advancement on China Telecom’s path toward internationalization. Mr. Liu Guiqing, Executive Director and EVP of China Telecom Corporation, delivered an opening speech, along with Mr. Fawaz, Representative of Contact Office of Chinese Companies in the KSA, Deputy General Manager of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Riyadh Branch. Over 100 guests and leaders from the Economic and Commercial Office of Embassy of the PRC of the KSA, Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Bank of China, Huawei, and others attended to witness this momentous occasion.

In his address, Mr. Liu Guiqing emphasized China Telecom’s commitment to openness, cooperation, and mutual benefit. He expressed the company’s willingness to share its experiences in cloud-network integration, cloud transformation, intelligent operations, and technological innovation. China Telecom aims to work closely with various levels of Saudi governments, enterprises, and partners to actively participate in the development of local digital infrastructure, drive the rapid advancement of next-generation information technologies, and establish a robust bridge for cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in the field of information technology. Leveraging its extensive resources and global operational capabilities, China Telecom plans to bring its strengths in 5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other fields to provide innovative, high-quality communication products and services to Saudi enterprises, institutions, and consumers.

Mr. Fawaz extended his warm congratulations on the opening of China Telecom Gulf. He highlighted that as a leading global provider of communication services, China Telecom possesses abundant cloud-network resources and mature international service capabilities. The establishment of China Telecom Gulf is a significant step toward supporting the digital transformation of businesses in the region. He expressed confidence that through joint efforts, the company will seize opportunities in the digital era and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s socio-economic development and practical cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in various fields.

China Telecom showcased its global resources, business capabilities, and its investments and partnerships in the Middle East and Africa. Key services introduced included eSurfing Cloud, computing power solutions, quantum technology, and customized 5G networks. Currently, China Telecom operates branches in 42 countries and regions worldwide, owns 53 international submarine cables, and manages 27 self-operated Internet Data Centers (IDCs). Its cloud-network integrated infrastructure and customer-centric digital service systems provide coverage across the globe.

During the event, China Telecom Gulf signed strategic cooperation agreements with Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Huawei Saudi Arabia, and Baud Telecom Company. The parties committed to deep collaboration, leveraging their respective strengths to provide optimized and convenient digital experiences to Saudi customers.

The establishment of China Telecom’s presence in Saudi Arabia marks a major milestone in the company’s entry into the Middle Eastern communications market, representing a key development in its global strategy. Moving forward, China Telecom Gulf will leverage China Telecom’s robust digital infrastructure and resource integration capabilities. We will collaborate closely with local Saudi enterprises, Chinese businesses expanding internationally, and global companies to strengthen cooperation and enhance exchanges. The company aims to contribute to the growth of Sino-Saudi and Middle Eastern industrial cooperation, continuously offering more smart solutions for the development of the Middle East’s digital economy, while striving to become a world-class provider of digital and intelligent technology services.

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Redefining Financial Frontiers: Nucleus Software Celebrates 30 Years with Synapse 2024 in Singapore

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The thriving IndiaSingapore partnership in banking and technology reached a new milestone as Nucleus Software celebrated 30 years of transformative innovation at Synapse 2024, held in Singapore. The event underscored the company’s role in redefining financial services across Southeast Asia (SEA) and the globe, bringing together leaders in finance and technology to explore a shared vision for the future of banking.

Synapse 2024 celebrated 30 years of Nucleus Software’s leadership in driving transformative change across Singapore and Southeast Asia’s financial ecosystem. The event also shone a spotlight on the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), an initiative supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to champion responsible technology adoption. The event highlighted the deepening synergies between India and Singapore, driven by their shared commitment to innovation, cross-border collaboration, and financial inclusion. As the financial services sector undergoes rapid evolution with advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital banking, these partnerships are setting the stage for a more connected, resilient, and inclusive global ecosystem.

Vishnu R. Dusad, Co-founder and Managing Director of Nucleus Software, reflected on the milestone: “For over 30 years, we’ve had the privilege of aligning our journey with Singapore’s ascent as a global financial powerhouse. Back in 1994, when we chose to go East instead of West, it was a bold and emotional decision—guided by our belief in Singapore as a hub for innovation and collaboration. We saw then what remains true today: Singapore is at the heart of the global financial landscape, a place where new ideas take root, and partnerships thrive.”

The event brought together a distinguished array of participants, highlighting the transformative potential of IndiaSingapore collaboration. Mr. Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Group and the Guest of Honor, set the tone for the event with his opening remarks, emphasizing the transformative role of big tech in reimagining scalable, customer-centric financial services in the digital age.

Following his address, key speakers enriched the discussions with their insights. Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Group CEO-Designate of The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), underlined the importance of fostering responsible technology adoption and building inclusive financial ecosystems. Mr. Vinod Rai, globally respected public policy expert, Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore, and former Comptroller and Auditor General of India, shared his perspectives on governance and policy frameworks in financial systems. Mr. S.M. Acharya, Chairman of Nucleus Software and former Defence Secretary of India, offered a visionary outlook on leveraging technology to modernize and secure banking frameworks. Finally, Mr. Pieter Franken, Co-founder and Director of GFTN (Japan), a global FinTech pioneer and deep tech innovator, discussed the future of decentralized finance and its implications for the financial sector.

The event showcased the transformative role of technology in global financial systems, emphasizing innovations that set benchmarks for scalability and inclusivity. Panelists discussed the importance of localized solutions, the challenges of cross-border integration, and leveraging dual business models to optimize capital and foster public participation. The dialogue highlighted the need for common standards, unified frameworks like APIs, and collaborative efforts to accelerate financial inclusion and drive global connectivity in the digital age.

For 30 years, Nucleus Software has consistently introduced advanced lending and banking solutions that support financial institutions’ evolving needs in Singapore and South East Asia. Driven by lean development methodologies like Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CICD), Nucleus Software continues to push boundaries in efficient, flexible, and secure financial technology.

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