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Oneconnect Releases ESG Report For The Third Consecutive Year, Strengthening Its Leadership In Sustainable Finance

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) SHANGHAI, April 25, 2025 On April 24, OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd ("OneConnect" or the "Company", NYSE: OCFT , HKSE: 6638) officially released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) …

Gulnara Karimova’s confiscated Swiss assets being directed to finance social projects in Uzbekistan.

The first tranche of $131 million was spent on purchasing medical equipment for perinatal centers, training healthcare workers, and improving ICT in schools. According to the Ministry of Finance’s press service, at the initiative of President Shavkat …

Saudi Arabia's Social Development Bank allocates $53.3m in funds for tech SMEs

GU confers honorary doctorate on Mein

GUWAHATI, 25 Apr: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein was conferred the degree of doctor of philosophy (honoris causa) by Gauhati University, Assam, during its 32nd convocation held here on Friday. The honour was conferred on him by the …

Pope Francis’ historic appointments: 4 women helping to lead the Vatican

CNA Staff, Apr 25, 2025 / 11:45 am Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican. From the time he took office in 2013, the number of female employees working in the Vatican increased from …

Thailand plans to inject 500 billion THB into economy

Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand's Ministry of Finance aims to inject over 500 billion THB (15 billion USD) into the economy to boost the country's GDP growth by over 1.8%, focusing on stimulating consumption, investment, and providing soft loans. This …

Huawei Hosts Education Summit 2025 in Addis Ababa to Accelerate Digital and Intelligent Transformation of Education ...

Addis Ababa, April 22, 2025 – Huawei convenes leading education experts, government officials, university presidents, and international organizations in Addis Ababa for the Huawei Education Summit 2025, a high-level gathering that explores how emerging …

Roundtable of partners on financing Haiti's priorities

Haiti - Economy : Roundtable of partners on financing Haiti's priorities 25/04/2025 09:58:02 On April 22, 2025, a Donor Roundtable on Haiti was held in Washington, DC, during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International …

Sustainability and South-South cooperation, the keys to sustainable development of Africa's food system

Recommendations for a resilient agri-food system Towards a common continental framework for monitoring and evaluation Morocco shares its experience with other countries in the South On the sidelines of the International Agricultural Fair of Morocco, which …

Arunachal: Dy CM Chowna Mein Conferred Honorary Doctorate by Gauhati University

GUWAHATI- Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein was conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by Gauhati University, Assam, during its 32nd Convocation held here today in Guwahati. The honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy was conferred to …

MALAIKA MAHLATSI: DA’s opposition to the budget has nothing to do with the poor

On the 24th of April 2025, the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, gazetted the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill that will reverse the contentious 0.5 percentage point value-added tax (VAT) increase that he had proposed in …

AI policies in Africa: lessons from Ghana and Rwanda

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical diagnoses. Touted as a game changer, it is projected to add nearly US$15.7 …

Big interview: There is hope for Cayman, says TCCP leader André Ebanks

It’s been a turbulent year for The Caymanian Community Party leader André Ebanks. Having served as deputy premier under Juliana O’Connor-Connolly for almost a year, his decision at the end of October 2024 to quit the ruling United People’s Movement party …

Mike Adenuga at 72: Garlands for the Silent Force Who Transforms Lives Without Seeking the Spotlight

Come Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the spotlight will once again turn to a man whose immense contributions to Africa’s economic and social development often speak louder than his words. Revered for his entrepreneurial genius across sectors like oil and gas, …

Transforming the Zulu Royal House Trust: Lessons from the Royal Bafokeng Nation

Discussions are underway to model the KwaZulu-Natal Zulu Royal House Trust (ZRHT) to a self-sustaining revenue generator similar to the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) in the North West Province. This was mentioned when KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli announced …

Government upbeat on steady credit rating

Fiscal discipline remains key attribute The government remains confident that credit rating agencies will maintain Thailand's sovereign credit rating at its current level thanks to the strength of Thai financial institutions and the country's …

Venezuela and China Strengthen Strategic Alliance in High-Level Meeting: Over 600 Bilateral Agreements in Energy and ...

Venezuela and China currently have more than 600 bilateral agreements covering sectors essential to the progress of both nations. Photo: Xinhua. April 24, 2025 Hour: 6:24 pm Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and Chinese counterpart Han Zheng …

Saudi Awwal Bank signs SR2 billion credit facility with Saudi Binladin Group to propel development of King Fahd Sports ...

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia, has signed SR2 billion credit facility agreement with the Saudi Binladin Group, a subsidiary of Binladin International Holding Group, to finance the development of King Fahd Sports City in …

UPSC Key: Indus Waters Treaty, Food Adulteration and Antitrust Laws

Govt suspends Indus treaty, expels Pak advisors, cancels visas, closes Attari Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Government policies and interventions for …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Steel Slag Market Outlook 2025: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies

Key companies covered in steel slag market report are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel, POSCO, Voestalpine Group. NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global steel slag market size …

Maryland Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Armed Separatist Fighters to Murder, Kidnap, and ...

A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment yesterday charging a Cameroonian national, Eric Tataw, also known as “the Garri Master,” 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with conspiring to provide material support to armed separatist militias in …

Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope …

BCYF Draper Pool is Open!

Stop by the Open House on April 29 to learn about programming and meet the Pool Manager. BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury, closed for critical systems repairs, reopened on Wednesday, April 23. There will be an Open House on Tuesday, April 29, from 12:00 p. …

Raja Limousine Introduces Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

"Luxury Black Car & SUV Service for Suffolk County, Long Island, NY" SUFFOLK LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raja Limousine Offers Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, New York …

Jon Marietta Condemns Fayette County Commissioner’s Hot Mic Remarks, Demands Resignations

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial open-microphone recording at a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting has sparked widespread outrage and growing calls for change, as Recorder of Deeds Jon R …

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

RED HOTEL SERIES MERCHANDISE IS NOW AVAILABLE

The New Red Hotel Series Website Now Features a Shop! LAGUNA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent release of their fourth thriller in the Red Hotel Series, Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman are happy to …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Savannah Resident to Serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Department of Labor leader to head federal Employment and Training Administration ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, has been appointed to …

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Scribe Video Center Welcomes Yoruba Richen for a Three-Day Body of Work Series – Celebrating Black Women Activism

Join Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia) for a 3-day event from May 7 - May 9, 2025 with Peabody award- winning filmmaker, Yoruba Richen! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …