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UN Assistant Secretary-General hopes Vietnam to have greater global role to play
Hanoi (VNA) – UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for UNDP in Asia and the Pacific Kanni Wignaraja has expressed her hope that Vietnam will play an even greater role on the global stage. She made the remark while talking to the...

Vietnam’s pilot of crypto trading market – bold step towards global fintech standards: experts
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government’s Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on the five-year pilot of crypto asset trading goes beyond keeping pace with global fintech trends to reflect the country’s pioneering role in setting international governance...

Soft power is one of our greatest national assets, and one we must protect
4 min read5 hr Britain’s influence in the world depends upon three strands of foreign policy: defensive military preparedness; economic clout; and our soft power. This country’s unique ability and positioning to influence other countries without...

Saudi Work Permit Classification for Foreign Workers explained: What expats and employers must know
The Work Permit Classification is implemented in two phases: first for current non-Saudi workers from July 5, 2025, then new arrivals August 3, 2025/ Representative Image In a major shift from the decades-old, one-size-fits-all work visa system,...

Pennypacker’s HR Leads Franklin Park over Centralia…Crist Gets 100th K in Raccoon Win…Howe Gets Record…Goostree Solid as Selmaville Beats Woodlawn…Field Comes Back To Beat Bethel
Pennypacker’s HR Leads Franklin Park over Centralia The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats beat visiting Centralia 14-2. Skylar Gaston was the winning pitcher striking out 8 and allowing just 1 hit. Brinn Detmer struck out 2 in relief. Bre Pennypacker...

Wasoko Co-founder Daniel Yu Steps Down, Relocates to India, Takes on Global Poverty Fight
Daniel Yu, co-founder of Wasoko, has stepped away from his full-time role at the retail-tech company he built from scratch into one of Africa’s most prominent startups. His decision comes one year after Wasoko’s landmark merger with Egypt’s MaxAB,...
Saudi Arabia Declares Public Holiday for 95th National Day
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has declared Tuesday, September 23, a public holiday for both government and private sector workers to mark the Kingdom’s 95th National Day. The annual celebration commemorates the...
The new passport gold rush: Wealthy Americans flock to Latin America and Asia for citizenship
Forget wine in Tuscany or summers in the south of France — wealthy Americans are now chasing second passports in Costa Rica's jungles and Bangkok's buzzing streets. For decades, Europe set the pace in the second-passport market. Portugal, Malta,...

Sartell Pediatrics joins national clinic group
SARTELL, Minn. — Sartell Pediatrics has joined a new national pediatric group, the clinic announced Tuesday, Sept. 16. It is rebranding this week to Zarminali Pediatrics, becoming Minnesota's first clinic to join the nationwide practice. Zarminali...

Saeima conference considers future of Latvia's eastern border region
Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, is hosting a conference on Friday, September 19th on the subject of economic and social development challenges and opportunities along Latvia's eastern borderlands. In order to evaluate the Action Plan for the...

Telenor Pakistan Receives Diamond Award in Corporate Social Responsibility at SHRM Star HR Excellence Awards 2025
Telenor Pakistan has been recognised with Diamond Award at the prestigious SHRM Star HR Excellence Awards – Middle East and North Africa for its outstanding achievements in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility The Society for Human...

Clarks Exotica Convention Resort and Spa appointments Debanjana Basak as sr HR & training manager
Debanjana Basak, senior human resources & training manager, Clarks Exotica Convention Resort and Spa.Clarks Exotica Convention Resort and Spa announced the appointment of Debanjana Basak as senior human resources & training manager. With over 10...

EvoluteIQ Secures USD 53M Growth Investment from Baird Capital; To Accelerate Global Expansion and Enhance India R&D Presence
Business Wire India EvoluteIQ, the enterprise-grade, AI-native automation platform, today announced the successful close of a $53 million minority growth capital round. This investment is led by Baird Capital, a leading global private investment...

Business News | EvoluteIQ Secures USD 53M Growth Investment from Baird Capital; To Accelerate Global Expansion and Enhance India R&D Presence
BusinessWire India Stockholm [Sweden], September 19: EvoluteIQ, the enterprise-grade, AI-native automation platform, today announced the successful close of a $53 million minority growth capital round. This investment is led by Baird Capital, a...

IU names vice presidents for information technology and for human resources
Indiana University has named two new leaders in key roles across the institution: Kendra Ketchum as vice president for information technology and chief information officer and Joshua Mackey as vice president for human resources and chief human...

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL NAMES AYESHA MOLINO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today the appointments of Ayesha Molino as Chief Operating Officer and Gary Fritz as Chief Commercial Officer and President of MGM Digital. Fritz will assume his new role immediately, while Molino’s...

Moody Global Media Expands Leadership Team With New Appointments.
Moody Global Media, parent company of Moody Radio, is adding new leadership talent as it pursues its long-term growth vision. VP and Head of Moody Global Media Wes Ward announced the hiring of Brent Paulus as Director of Business Operations....
Tanzania begins to train its human resources in nuclear science & technology
VIENNA: TANZANIA has begun developing human resources in Nuclear Science and Technology at both local and foreign institutions, to build national capacity and reduce reliance on foreign experts. The move aims at ensuring the safety and...

Work For Warriors hosts veterans information session on resources, national legislation
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Veterans from across the Pine Belt came together for coffee Thursday as they learned more about resources and legislation that could impact them. The session was hosted by Work For Warriors Mississippi. Several agencies...

International Beverage unveils new global spirits leadership team as UK MD Malcolm Leask departs
UK – International Beverage, the international arm of ThaiBev, has announced a reshaped international spirits senior leadership team while confirming the departure of UK managing director Malcolm Leask. Leask, who joined International Beverage in...