Business

1 degree above absolute zero

For decades, the pursuit of quantum computing has struggled with the need for extremely low temperatures, mere fractions of a degree above absolute zero (0 Kelvin or –273.15°C). That’s because the quantum phenomena that grant quantum computers their unique computational abilities can only be harnessed by isolating them from the warmth of the familiar classical...

Biden restores endangered species protections rolled back by Trump By Reuters

By Rich McKay (Reuters) -The Biden administration on Thursday restored some protections under the Endangered Species Act rolled back under former President Donald Trump, giving the federal government more leeway to designate plants or animals as threatened or endangered. The 51-year-old Endangered Species Act, signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1973, is credited...

Tweaking US trade policy could hold the key to reducing migration from Central America

Small changes to U.S. trade policy could significantly reduce the number of migrants arriving at the southern border, according to our peer-reviewed study, which was recently published in The World Economy. Our research delved into the effectiveness of existing trade agreements in creating jobs in migrant-sending countries, with a focus on Central America. We analyzed...

IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a disbursement of US$88.327 million (SDR 69.40 million) to Malawi under the new Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Facility. Malawi is the first low-income country to make use of the Food Shock Window since it was adopted by the Executive Board last...

Techno

ETSI: together towards a brilliant future!

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views […] The post ETSI: together towards a brilliant future! appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Guest Author on 2024-03-25 08:33:41 Source link #ETSI #brilliant #future

Georges Kechichyan joins DIGITAL SME

Communications and Events Trainee Contact: g.kechichyan@digitalsme.eu Georges Kechichyan is Lebanese-Belgian-Armenian. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a […] The post Georges Kechichyan joins DIGITAL SME appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Lucas Asmelash on 2024-03-14 12:51:25 Source link #Georges #Kechichyan #joins #DIGITAL #SME

Aldis Leitans joins DIGITAL SME

Engagement Officer Email: a.leitans@digitalsme.eu Phone number: +371 26665444 Aldis joined the European DIGITAL SME Alliance as an Engagement Officer. Having […] The post Aldis Leitans joins DIGITAL SME appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Lucas Asmelash on 2024-02-13 14:38:58 Source link #Aldis #Leitans #joins #DIGITAL #SME

2024 Annual Union Work Programme for European Standardisation: Supporting the EU’s Digital Transition

In line with the Commission’s 2022 Standardisation Strategy, the Programme supports the EU’s objectives towards a green, digital, and resilient […] The post 2024 Annual Union Work Programme for European Standardisation: Supporting the EU’s Digital Transition appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Alexander Chourreau on 2024-02-15 10:44:39 Source link #Annual #Union #Work...

Economy

THE GETAWAY

On 29th November 2023, shareholders of United Investments Limited (UIL) will be called upon to ratify a decision of the Board redefining the course of the group and its people. From shareholders, middlemen  to regulators, they all seem to have found a convenient corner in this looping circle. The story of UIL is an absolute...

Keynote speech by EVP Vestager at the IBEC conference.

European Commission Speech Dublin, 30 Sep 2022 “Harvesting the fruits of the digital age” Introduction Dia dhuit, It’s a great pleasure to be here in Dublin – an old Viking city. Tomorrow is the first day of… by : European Commission on 2022-09-30 12:30:07 Source link #Keynote #speech #EVP #Vestager #IBEC #conference

State aid: Commission approves aid to support the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Oct 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, several support measures in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. by : European Commission on 2022-10-01 06:54:08 Source link #State #aid #Commission #approves #aid #support #resolution #Polish #Getin #Noble #Bank #S.A

World

Alipay+ connects 2M merchants in Japan with e-wallets

Alipay+ connects 2M merchants in Japan with e-wallets

<!– –> Back Published on 27 March 2024 328 Views <!– comments –> Print Alipay+ connects 2M merchants in Japan with e-wallets 5 min read Ant International announced that its cross-border mobile payment solution Alipay+ has connected two million merchants across the country, enabling businesses, big or small, to better serve global visitors through a...

le djiboutien Salaam African Bank lance la première banque islamique du pays

(Agence Ecofin) – La création d’une banque « halal » a été longtemps réclamée par plusieurs leaders de la communauté musulmane ougandaise, pour assurer l’inclusion financière des personnes qui boudent les banques conventionnelles pour des raisons liées à leurs convictions religieuses. Le groupe djiboutien Salaam African Bank a inauguré, le mercredi 27 mars 2024, une filiale spécialisée...