St. Moritz, Switzerland, Jan 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SHEQONOMI, (pronounced SHE-CONOMY) the world's first and only rewards based podcast listening mobile application on Android, JioStore, iOS, and KaiOS, proudly announces its multi-platform partnership with Reliance Jio which will incentivize 150,000,000 JioPhone users to listen, learn, and earn digital assets and rewards in the very near future. "Reliance Jio's partnership with SHEQONOMI will bring a rich collection of women-led podcasts from around the globe on our free mobile app to nearly 150,000,000 users across India, many of whom are women and girls who have never had access to global audio content like this that will also generate digital assets and rewards," said Ms. Anu Bhardwaj."Beginning with SHEQONOMI's application on JioStore for JioPhone, our partnership will bring thousands of new global podcasts and access to digital assets like NFT's and NFTrees that will scale to nearly 150,000,000 ,000,000 beneficiaries from under-resourced households across India, most of whom are first-time internet users over the course of our collaboration in 2022," stated Ms. Anu Bhardwaj, Founder of SHEQONOMI.Our aim is to provide households across India and beyond, including those who have not traditionally had access, with unprecedented opportunities to listen, learn, and earn digital rewards that not only incentivize engagement but also encourage inclusivity of voices that have not been heard before on a global scale, many of whom are women and girls. "Since we received a major COVID Innovation grant from the Islamic Development Bank nine months ago, SHEQONOMI has been going viral on KaiOS in Tanzania, Uganda, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mexico, and the United States. We are extremely confident that our partnership with Reliance JiO and the other startups in our cohort and previous years will lead to even greater synergies as we scale our transformational technology across India. Most importantly, our global team is humbled and honored to join this incredible group of founders, mentors, and partners driving change especially in educating youth around the globe and the impact our tech will have on future generations of our magnificent country," remarked Ms. Bhardwaj. "Our collaboration with this women-led team of world-class technologists, designers, digital architects, social media mavens, artificial intelligence and blockchain experts being led by Ms. Anu Bhardwaj will bring a rich curation of digital content including podcasts, NFTrees, and NFT artwork to hundreds of millions of homes across all of India -- especially during COVID times while setting a strong precedent for the new normal by amplifying the voices of women and girls. We are proud to have SHEQONOMI as one of our fiercest female-led startups featured in our prestigious JioDevelopers GrowthPad - Build For Bharat Cohort along with 50 of India's leading startups where they will be receiving mentoring and support to advance and scale over the next few months and beyond," a JiO spokesperson added.SHEQONOMI's digital library includes podcasts about UN Sustainable Development Goals, women and wellness (including meditation, breast cancer awareness, COVID, and mental health), gender-lens investing, global women's entrepreneurship, women climate warriors and climate change, technology, leadership, women driving change, nature and science, as well as content in Spanish and Chinese with more languages to follow including Hindi and Marathi in the very near future."Jio changed the world when they brought low-cost 4G data to millions across India. Now they're doing it again by bringing life-changing podcasts to all of INDIA, especially marginalized and underrepresented women and girls, by encouraging audio education from experts around the globe. Most importantly, we will be creating financial incentives through our digital rewards including NFTrees and NFT's that will be launching soon for JiO users that will facilitate mass adoption of digital assets at exponential levels. Please download now to listen, learn, and earn," invites Ms. Anu Bhardwaj, Founder & CEO of SHEQONOMI.About Anu Bhardwaj & SHEQONOMIFounder of SHEQONOMI, the world's first suite of mobile apps on Android, iOS, and KaiOS focused on women-led podcasts built by women and powered by girls targeting the bottom billion. 2020 Global Transform Fund- (COVID Innovation) Competition WINNERS from the Islamic Development Bank for the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Sultanate of Oman, The United Arab Emirates, The People's Republic of Bangladesh, and the Republic of Indonesia. SHEQONOMI was also one of 10 Global Finalists for Financial Inclusion (The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh) for the 2021 SDG Impact Accelerator hosted by the Government of Turkey, UN Technology Bank, UNDP, and other multilateral and multinational stakeholders. In March 2021, SHEQONOMI launched "Amplifying Her Voice" Global Virtual Summit Series in collaboration with The State of Women Institute, Women Investing in Women DIGITAL and 55 global women's organizations that had 3,500+ attendees, 555 global speakers. from over 125 countries, featured in 90 global newswires including Bloomberg, Thompson Reuters, Yahoo! Finance and other prominent news outlets to date. SHEQONOMI is pleased to work closely with all of our global partners including Reliance JiO, Women Investing in Women Digital and The State of Women Institute as we continue our global platform built on blockchain technology and powered by artificial intelligence. Prior to founding SHEQONOMI, Ms. Bhardwaj spearheaded Women Investing in Women DIGITAL, The State of Women Institute, and the 2010-2013 U.S. Department of Commerce Private Equity/Venture Capital Certified Trade Missions to the Nordics and Middle East, representing over $175 billion USD private-equity and venture-capital interests in collaboration with the International Trade Administration, the U.S. Embassies in the Royal Kingdoms of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman. Her client list includes top-tier global private equity, venture capital, and fund-of-funds such as Irving Place Capital, Castle Harlan, W.L. Ross, Pegasus Advisors, NEA, HBG Holdings, 2i Capital, Cubera Private Equity, Lion Capital, Walden INDIA, Novak Biddle, Alinda Capital, Top Tier Capital, Pantheon, Pathway Capital, TH Lee, and Veronis Schuler Stevenson.Her specialties include international business development for private equity professionals, women in private equity, women in philanthropy, high-growth women entrepreneurs, blockchain, digital assets and deep tech.Source: PlatoData Intelligence Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
LONDON, Sep 6, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Baanx, the fast-growing B2B2C "Better than a Banking Platform" specialising in fintech services & lending, becomes the third-largest shareholder in the United States regulated Maxwell State Bank in a multi-million-dollar deal to enhance cybersecurity and banking access to communities throughout America.Maxwell State Bank is a fintech bank and VISA Principal Member established circa 1943 in Iowa. With total assets of $29,655,000 and deposits of $25,058,000 Maxwell has been FDIC certified since 1943 for insured deposits. Maxwell was acquired by serial fintech entrepreneur Ronald Ingram, founder of multi-billion dollar fintech programs and companies. He has ambitious plans to make this bank the most secure and future-proof bank in America by expanding their services. He plans to achieve this by working with fintech leaders in cybersecurity, cryptography, tokenization and private/public key infrastructure companies.Baanx has rapidly become a market leader in secure transaction payment systems, secured lending and banking services with a focus on fast growing verticals. Offering VISA & Mastercard programs through their platform, combined with secured lending services from as little as 0% APR, they are expanding quickly through their B2B2C business model. Baanx partners with leading corporate communities, white-labelling as a leading brand, whilst completely managing the delivery and support of the service to each community they engage with. Garth Howat, CEO of Baanx said, "We are very excited to have taken a stake in Maxwell and working with Ronald Ingram, who has a strong track record of delivering high performing secure fintech services, having been responsible for $100s of billions of fintech transactions in recent years."Ronald Ingram, Chairman of Maxwell said, "We are very pleased to welcome Baanx as an investor in Maxwell State Bank. Maxwell Bank has been profitable and well managed for decades, Maxwell, as of 2021, is the most connected bank in North America with direct fiber and low earth laser satellite connectivity. We expect Baanx will expand upon Maxwell's commitment to futurize banking. Baanx is a money center fintech, in the historical banking center of the world, London, with specializations across cryptography, lending, cybersecurity and public/private key infrastructure. We look forward to strategic partnership opportunities such as state-of-the-art cyber security, access to digital safe-keeping of assets and general privacy that we expect to evolve out of this strategic investment."About Baanx Baanx "Better than a Banking Platform", offers banking services to fintechs, including secured lending against digital assets and payment authorisation integration into VISA, Mastercard & other transaction payment systems. Baanx headquarters are in London (UK) with subsidiaries in Delaware (United States), Portugal and Lithuania. Baanx manages digital assets using military grade cryptography for maximum privacy and security with digital asset insurance through their partners up to $100M. Baanx is managed by a seasoned team with over a hundred years of combined experience in banking, financial technology, cryptography, finance and digital marketing. About MaxwellMaxwell State Bank has been serving Americans for nearly 75 years. January 2021 it was acquired by Ronald Ingram, a serial entrepreneur in fintech, who created a roadmap to ensure the future of this well-established profitable bank for the next generations in the community, region and beyond. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jul 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In a recent document, made public under the Washington State Public Records Act (PRA), the Washington Attorney General's Office has provided the results of a lawsuit settlement agreement pertaining to a 2016 bridge strike accident. The public document reveals the details of the settlement between Modern Machinery, a Dennis R. Washington company, and others, regarding a bridge strike of the Chamber Way overpass on Interstate 5.The settlement was due to a lawsuit filed by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) against Modern Machinery, a division of Washington Companies and other unrelated firms, involving a tragic and highly preventable bridge strike on July 22, 2016. The State of Washington chose to utilize mediation to free up the backed-up court system. All parties to the lawsuit agreed to mediate the case to reach a palatable dollar amount to pay for the damages to the WSDOT infrastructure based on the different party's contribution to the bridge damage.One of the bases for the WSDOT lawsuit against Washington Companies was the negligence shown while loading two pieces of equipment for transport by one of their Modern Machinery employees, Mr. Tyler Piles. Mr. Piles testified that his negligence of loading the equipment over height was caused by the lack of training provided to him by Washington Companies and Modern Machinery. He testified he had not been instructed when loading a pair of Komatsu excavators to curl the buckets for transport. After the equipment was miss-loaded, which caused the excavators to be over the legal height limit, the flatbed trailer departed the facility. The equipment then struck and destroyed the bridge over the I-5 freeway near Chambers Way, Washington. The severity of the accident to the Chambers Way overpass was of such magnitude that WSDOT felt for safety reasons it was necessary to demolish the remaining portion of the overpass and rebuild a brand-new interchange over the I-5 freeway.The final settlement agreement between the State of Washington and Washington Companies is sparse on other elements, other than the monumental payout by Washington Companies insurance provider to WSDOT for damages to the bridge caused by Washington Companies errors in loading.ETON is a Las Vegas-based premier transportation company serving the Western United States with equipment, professional drivers, and superior on-time service.Washington Companies is a group of individual privately held companies headquartered throughout the United States and western Canada and conducting business internationally. Our purpose is to reliably provide equipment, technology, service, and special expertise that aid our customers to operate more efficiently and more profitably. Our affiliation gives us the ability to interconnect and combine resources and remain highly competitive. The individual success of each Company also empowers a strong sense of social responsibility, realized through corporate charitable activities and programs funded by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation.Modern Machinery a part of a large consortium of privately held companies collectively known as the Washington Companies, owned by billionaire Dennis R. Washington. Modern Machinery sells and rents high-quality heavy equipment and provides product support to the construction, mining, and forestry industries. The Modern Machinery terminal in Rochester, WA is home to a large staging area for a variety of Komatsu products brought from overseas awaiting shipment to other Komatsu dealers.Komatsu America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., (OTCMKTS: KMTUY) the world's second-largest manufacturer and supplier of earth-moving equipment, consisting of construction, mining, and compact construction equipment.CONTACT:ETON.meMitchell Truman+1 (702) 348 6370http://www.ETON.meEnvironmental Transportation of Nevada, LLC Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
BERMUDA, Jun 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - You are cordially invited to join us for this Global Virtual Summit celebrating men who have empowered the voices of women & girls around the world as we discuss new paradigms in reshaping the global digital economy and celebrate the launch of The State of Women Podcast Network in partnership with The State of Women Institute, SHEQONOMI, and Women Investing in Women DIGITAL.1. Inviting all global partners & leaders committed to the economic empowerment of women to join us for various strategic opportunities2. Our 3-day event will engage women entrepreneurs & women owned enterprises build bridges for global international trade & commerce3. Join us in setting a new global standard for the economic empowerment of women, especially small and large scale women entrepreneurs from leading economies, emerging markets, and industry thought leaders and mavericks leading Post-Pandemic Recovery. Register here: https://hopin.com/events/strongertogetherGlobal investment into women led companies has reached an all time low during 2020. We are seeing many innovative ideas come out of developing nations across the globe that deserve more visibility and connectivity with qualified investors and partners who can help them grow and scale. Amplifying Her Voice will serve as a global platform that will bring such stakeholders together from within Women Investing in Women Digital's virtual tribe to a broader global community of women entrepreneurs, investors, technologies, and industry professionals to accelerate both communication and unprecedented digital connectivity. This Roundtable will be the beginning of a series of conversations where professionals from within the global innovation ecosystem may listen, learn, and share best practices with the global women's entrepreneurship ecosystem where our global network of women investors and philanthropists will be invited. Your will have the opportunity to share your CALL's to Action from local, regional, and global standpoints that will hopefully be a starting for deeper conversations and partnerships leading to change, investment, impact, and transformation. About Amplifying Her Voice (June 22-24, 2021):We brought together thousands of women from around the globe for International Women's Day. We have learned from mothers around the world this Mother's Day. And this June 22 to 24, in honor of this Father's Day, we're inviting you to join us for the Amplifying Her Voice Father's Day "Stronger Together" Summit as we join forces with the fathers speaking up and fighting for gender equity, safety for all, full economic participation for everyone, and more--all while raising the next generation of empowered, ambitious, equality-focused young people.Hear from the dads in our lives about gender roles, supporting children's gender expression, confidence, independence, the role of feminism in fatherhood and in men's lives, the importance and challenge of being allies to girls and women, navigating masculinity, mental health, preventing violence, fulfillment as fathers, supporting their partners, encouraging girls (and children of any gender) to pursue their dreams, the experiences of sons and daughters, and more.The State of Women is an inclusive and gender-affirming organization. Amplifying Her Voice "Stronger Together" is in honor of Father's Day, but we welcome all voices. As a women's organization, our primary focus is on issues that affect women--including cisgender, transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, genderfluid, and agender people. We welcome this opportunity to join together in conversation as we all learn now we can help one another feel truly heard, seen, understood, empowered--and amplified. Each paid "Investing in Women" ticket supports 500 women to attend for FREE! We have 50+ countries represented so far and are looking forward to having a truly inclusive event for people of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences to learn and grow together. EVERYONE is welcome to listen, connect, and learn from our allies in the fight for gender equality. We never want cost to be prohibitive for any of our events or initiatives, if anyone is not able to afford a ticket, please email lily@thestateofwomen.org. All sessions will be recorded and shared free of charge post event.About Anu BhardwajFounder Anu Bhardwaj is a serial social entrepreneur and philanthropist, listed on the 2020 Inc Magazine Global Top 100 Female Founders and one of 7 female Award Recipients of the 2020 Transform Fund from the Islamic Development Bank (from a pool of 5,000 applicants worldwide). Anu also co-chaired the 2nd Annual Blockchain for Impact Summit at the United Nations HQ in 2019, and is the founder of Women Investing in Women Digital with over 1M international followers, The State of Women Institute, and SHEQONOMI which has produced a suite of women-led and women focused podcast APPS on Android, iOS, and KaiOS.About The State Of Women InstituteThe State of Women Institute is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and girls through programs and initiatives that support the creation of various forms of digital media (including podcasts, video documentary, social media related, print, AR and VR). The State of Women Podcast Network, launching Spring 2021 on GooglePlay, Android, and KaiOS, encompassing 300 women podcasters from across five continents. The State of Women Institute will be partnering with Women Investing in Women DIGITAL, SHEQONOMI, and a long list of reputable global non-profits and change makers across 100+ countries worldwide in leading "Amplifying Her Voice" Global Virtual Summit in honor of Father's Day 2021.About SHEQONOMISHEQONOMI is on a mission to bring women's voices to the main stage, and that alone has the power to change the trajectory of our entire planet. SHEQONOMI is a highly unique podcast platform - built organically by millennial women to serve 2 billion women globally, where content creation and listening are rewarded.Contact: ANU Bhardwaj Mobile: +18587367460 Email: Anu@womeninvesting.in Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man who had worked for China's intelligence services since 2016 has been detained for two years under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for being a threat to Singapore. Dickson Yeo, 40, had acted as a paid agent of a foreign state, said the Internal Security Department (ISD) on Tuesday (June 15). He was arrested by the ISD on Dec 30 last year, after he was deported to Singapore from the United States upon completion of a 14-month jail term for spying for China in the US. Yeo was issued an Order of Detention under the ISA on Jan 29. "ISD's investigations established that Yeo had worked for the intelligence apparatus of a foreign state and had carried out various taskings given to him by his foreign handlers in exchange for monetary gains," said the department. "Yeo admitted to being fully aware that his foreign handlers were working for the intelligence apparatus of the foreign state." ISD said that Yeo was tasked to source information and provide reports on issues of interest to his foreign handlers, including information relating to Singapore. He had approached various individuals in Singapore to try and obtain information for the purpose of writing his reports. Yeo had set up a front company in Singapore as a cover for his information-gathering activities, as well as recruitment for his foreign handlers. "He had also tried, but failed, to secure employment in the Singapore Government sector to further his information-gathering activities. Yeo had carried out these activities over a period from 2016 until his arrest in the US in 2019," said ISD. The department said investigations are ongoing and that Yeo's continued detention is necessary to allow the ISD to find out the full extent of his activities. During a trip to Beijing in 2015, Yeo was recruited by Chinese agents who claimed to represent think-tanks. He was studying for a doctorate at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore at that time. He was arrested by the ISD on Dec 30 last year, after he was deported to Singapore from the United States upon completion of a 14-month jail term for spying for China in the US. US court documents show he admitted to being offered money in exchange for political reports and information, initially on South-east Asia, before focusing on the US. He also made numerous trips to meet the Chinese agents he was in contact with, trawled social networking sites to find targets and was also directed to set up a fake consulting firm, Resolute Consulting - the same name as a renowned US firm. More on this topic Related Story Singaporean Dickson Yeo, who spied for China in the US, arrested by ISD upon his return Related Story Dickson Yeo's arrest puts spotlight on the shadowy world of spies He registered the company in Singapore in early 2018 and got more than 400 resumes, mostly American military and government staff with security clearances. He then got a post as a visiting scholar at George Washington University in Washington and travelled to the US to continue his efforts. Living in the Washington area from January 2019 to July 2019, Yeo exploited networking opportunities in the area to spot and assess individuals from whom he could extract information. He was questioned by immigration officers at the John F. Kennedy airport in New York, when he returned to the US in November 2019. More on this topic Related Story S'porean admits to being spy: Making of a Chinese agent Related Story Dickson Yeo tried to get a job in Singapore agencies dealing with classified issues: Ex-diplomat Spooked, he booked a flight to return the next day, when he was approached by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents. He agreed to be interviewed and was taken into custody. News of Yeo's arrest and guilty plea was announced last July and he was sentenced last October. He maintained before the court that he was supportive of the Chinese cause and claimed that he did not betray Singapore. When announcing his arrest upon returning to Singapore, ISD said Yeo had revealed to US investigators that his previous intelligence taskings targeted other states, apart from the US. "The Singapore Government takes a very serious view of anyone who enters into a clandestine relationship with a foreign government and engages in activities at the behest of the foreign power that is inimical to our national security and interests, including bilateral relations," said the ISD on Tuesday. Case timeline 2015 Dickson Yeo, who is enrolled as a PhD student at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, travels to Beijing to give a presentation on South-east Asian politics. He is recruited by Chinese intelligence operatives there. 2015 Yeo uses a professional networking website to contact and recruit a civilian working with the US Air Force on the F-35 fighter jet programme. The civilian writes a report for Yeo and gives him information on the geopolitical implications of Japan purchasing F-35 aircraft from the US. 2018 Yeo creates a fake consulting company to harvest resumes from US military and government employees with access to sensitive information. Between 2018 and 2019 Yeo recruits a US State Department employee and pays him to write a report about an unnamed member of the US Cabinet. January to July 2019 He moves to Washington, DC, to network with people and tries to recruit them. His LinkedIn profile lists him as a doctoral fellow at the George Washington University during this time. November 2019 Yeo returns to the US to ask a US Army officer working at the Pentagon to provide classified information. He is stopped and arrested after landing at the airport. July 24, 2020 Yeo pleads guilty to one charge of acting within the US as an illegal agent of a foreign power. Oct 9, 2020 Yeo’s sentencing hearing is scheduled. He receives a 14-month jail sentence, with the 11 months he had spent in jail credited towards his sentence. Dec 30, 2020 Yeo is deported to Singapore from the US and arrested by the ISD. Jan 29, 2020 An Order of Detention under the ISA is issued against Yeo for acting as a paid agent of a foreign state. More on this topic Related Story Dickson Yeo's digital footprint: Glimpse into political views, childhood, personal convictions
HONG KONG, Jun 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Since Joy Spreader (06988.HK) was incorporated into the MSCI China Small Cap Index with effect upon the closure of the market on May 27, 2021, the Company secured investments from Blackrock Inc. and State Street Group respectively, the two most influential global institutional investors. According to Bloomberg data, Blackrock and State Street hold 2,560,000 shares and 629,000 shares of the Company, representing 0.12% and 0.03% of total shares outstanding, respectively.Blackrock Inc. is the largest asset management institution worldwide. By the end of Q1 2021, the total asset under management of Blackrock peak at 9.0 trillion USD. State Street Corporation is one of the largest financial services and investment groups globally. By the end of 2020, State Street Corporation has $38.8 trillion USD of assets under custody and administration, as well as 3.5 trillion USD of assets under management. Investments made by Blackrock and State Street demonstrate strong evidence that Joy Spreader receives significant recognitions from top-tier global financial institutions, which will further empower the Company to optimize the shareholding structure and to implement the international expansion strategy. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
LAS VEGAS, NV, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A root cause analytical investigation of the causation of a potentially fatal collision of two Komatsu excavators with a locally important bridge on the I-5 freeway in the State of Washington was executed recently. Mr Jeff Guzzetti, former Director, Accident Investigation Division of the Federal Aviation Administration, and former Deputy Director, Regional Office of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), provides an in-depth review of the accident which occurred July 22, 2016. The goal of Mr Guzzetti's investigation is to determine the root cause of the bridge strike.Mr Guzzetti was called upon to utilize the forensics-style methodology employed by his former employer, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with a high degree of professional integrity and impartiality in determining the causal events behind the accidents, and finding the parties with the most responsibility in the bridge strike.Quoted from Mr Guzzetti's report under probable cause:"Based on my review of available material, I have determined that the probable cause of this accident is (1) the shipper's improper loading of the excavator, and failure to prevent the departure of the truck in an over-height state. Factors contributing to the cause are (2) the lack of adequate training and protocols by Modern Machinery."The list of other parties that may have contributed to the accident listed in this report are, The State of Washington Department of Transportation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and ETON.The shipper of the two excavators was the Modern Machinery company, a subsidiary of the Washington group of companies. Part of the material Mr Guzzetti used was the deposition of the Washington company employee, Mr Piles, where under sworn oath he testified that they had never been trained to curl the excavator's bucket as required by the manufacturer for the transport of these excavators in question.ETON is a Las Vegas-based premier transportation company serving the Western United States with equipment, professional drivers and superior on-time service.The Washington Companies are a group of individual, privately held companies headquartered throughout the United States and western Canada and conducting business internationally, whose purpose is to reliably provide equipment, technology, service, and special expertise that aids customers to operate more efficiently and more profitably. Our affiliation gives us the ability to interconnect and combine resources and remain highly competitive. The individual success of each Company also empowers a strong sense of social responsibility, realized through corporate charitable activities and programs funded by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation.Modern Machinery is part of this large consortium of privately held companies, collectively known as the Washington Companies, owned by billionaire Dennis R. Washington. Modern Machinery sells and rents high-quality heavy equipment and provides product support to the construction, mining, and forestry industries. The Modern Machinery terminal in Rochester, WA is home to a large staging area for a variety of Komatsu product brought from overseas awaiting shipment to other Komatsu dealers.Komatsu America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. (OTCMKTS: KMTUY) the world's second-largest manufacturer and supplier of earth-moving equipment, consisting of construction, mining and compact construction equipment.CONTACT: ETON.meMitchell Truman+1 (702) 348 6370http://www.ETON.meEnvironmental Transportation of Nevada, LLC Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
US, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - You are cordially invited to join us for this Global Virtual Summit celebrating the voices of women & girls around the world as we discuss new paradigms in reshaping the global digital economy and celebrate the launch of The State of Women Podcast Network in partnership with The State of Women Institute, SHEQONOMI, and Women Investing in Women DIGITAL. Inviting all global partners & leaders committed to the economic empowerment of women to join us for various strategic opportunitiesOur 3-day event will engage women entrepreneurs & women owned enterprises build bridges for global international trade & commerceJoin us in setting a new global standard for the economic empowerment of women, especially small and large scale women entrepreneurs from leading economies, emerging markets, and industry thought leaders and mavericks leading Post-Pandemic Recovery. Register Here: https://hopin.com/events/inmomswetrustGlobal investment into women led companies has reached an all-time low during 2020. We are seeing many innovative ideas come out of developing nations across the globe that deserve more visibility and connectivity with qualified investors and partners who can help them grow and scale. Amplifying Her Voice will serve as a global platform that will bring such stakeholders together from within Women Investing in Women Digital's virtual tribe to a broader global community of women entrepreneurs, investors, technologies, and industry professionals to accelerate both communication and unprecedented digital connectivity. This Roundtable will be the beginning of a series of conversations where professionals from within the global innovation ecosystem may listen, learn, and share best practices with the global women's entrepreneurship ecosystem where our global network of women investors and philanthropists will be invited. Your will have the opportunity to share your Call's to Action from local, regional, and global standpoints that will hopefully be a starting for deeper conversations and partnerships leading to change, investment, impact, and transformation. About Amplifying Her Voice (May 11-13, 2021): (https://hopin.com/events/inmomswetrust)For three days starting this International Women's Day, we held the first Amplifying Her Voice Global Summit. From Fiji to France, Bermuda to Bhutan, South Africa to Sweden; women and men around the world came together as one to celebrate what we've overcome together and to discuss how to keep moving the needle. With more than 1,600 attendees and 250 speakers from over 100 countries, we were inspired by the turnout--and the conversation. We hope you'll join us again this May as we meet to honor mothers and discuss motherhood at our May, "In Moms We Trust" Summit.From investors and philanthropists to media moguls and CEOs, women are driving change--and then driving home to raise families, as they always have. On May 11, 12, and 13, in celebration of Mother's Day and mothers worldwide, we're inviting you to join us for the Amplifying Her Voice Mother's Day "In Moms We Trust" Summit as we listen to, learn from, and lift up the voices of the women raising the next generation.Hear from experts on finance, psychology, climate activism, health, entrepreneurship, podcasting, investing, and more.EVERY PAYING IT FORWARD: "Investing in Women" ticket will support 500 women to attend for FREE! We have 100+ countries represented so far and looking forward to having a truly INCLUSIVE event, where we can all learn and grow together. Digital gifts and giveaways be announced to all registrants over the next few weeks! Men are welcome to join us! We never want cost to be prohibitive for any of our events or initiatives. Free tickets will be announced starting May 1. All sessions will be recorded and shared free of charge post event.About Anu BhardwajFounder Anu Bhardwaj is a serial social entrepreneur and philanthropist, listed on the 2020 Inc Magazine Global Top 100 Female Founders and one of 7 female Award Recipients of the 2020 Transform Fund from the Islamic Development Bank (from a pool of 5,000 applicants worldwide). Anu also co-chaired the 2nd Annual Blockchain for Impact Summit at the United Nations HQ in 2019, and is the founder of Women Investing in Women Digital with over 1M international followers, The State of Women Institute, and SHEQONOMI which has produced a suite of women-led and women focused podcast APPS on Android, iOS, and KaiOS.About The State Of Women InstituteThe State of Women Institute is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and girls through programs and initiatives that support the creation of various forms of digital media (including podcasts, video documentary, social media related, print, AR and VR). The State of Women Podcast Network, launching Spring 2021 on GooglePlay, Android, and KaiOS, encompassing 300 women podcasters from across five continents. The State of Women Institute will be partnering with Women Investing in Women DIGITAL, SHEQONOMI, and a long list of reputable global non-profits and change makers across 100+ countries worldwide in leading "Amplifying Her Voice" Global Virtual Summit in honor of Mother's Day 2021.About SHEQONOMISHEQONOMI is on a mission to bring women's voices to the main stage, and that alone has the power to change the trajectory of our entire planet. SHEQONOMI is a highly unique podcast platform - built organically by millennial women to serve 2 billion women globally, where content creation and listening are rewarded.Contact: ANU Bhardwaj Mobile: +18587367460 Email: Anu@womeninvesting.inSource: Plato Data Intelligence: https://zephyrnet.com/ Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
BERMUDA, Mar 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - This year's International Women's Day Summit Agenda has been announced that includes more than 200 speakers, representing over 75 countries. Topics for this year's event, which will be held from March 8-10, include: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Fintech, AI, Women in Space, Global Women's Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Podcasts and Healing and Wellness.Global investment into women led companies has reached an all-time low during 2020. We are seeing many innovative ideas come out of developing nations across the globe that deserve more visibility and connectivity with qualified investors and partners who can help them grow and scale. Amplifying Her Voice will serve as a global platform that will bring such stakeholders together from within Bermuda economic development ecosystem to a broader global community of women entrepreneurs, investors, technologies, and industry professionals to accelerate both communication and unprecedented digital connectivity.This Roundtable will be the beginning of a series of conversations where professionals from within Bermuda's innovation ecosystem may listen, learn, and share best practices with the global women's entrepreneurship ecosystem where our global network of women investors and philanthropists will be invited. Your will have the opportunity to share your CALL's to Action from local, regional, and global standpoints that will hopefully be a starting for deeper conversations and partnerships leading to change, investment, impact, and transformation.A worldwide pandemic, uncertainty, and troubles big and small over this past year have brought increasing challenges and anxiety--but they have also brought together women leaders and innovators around the globe: to share their ideas and innovations, to inspire and lift up one another, and to support women and change the world. Join us as we amplify their voices, celebrate their accomplishments, learn from their vision, and work together to invest in women.- Listen to innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and women on the front-lines who have developed solutions to global issues at scale addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals shaping the global economy, education, food security, climate change, space exploration, and more.- Participate in main stage content and breakout workshops on global women's entrepreneurship, healing and wellness, and the latest in blockchain and cryptocurrency investing.- Bring your curiosity and connect with our global community in our breakout sessions and networking receptions.Register Here: https://hopin.com/events/sheqonomiAbout The State of Women Institute The State of Women Institute is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and girls through programs and initiatives that support the creation of various forms of digital media (including podcasts, video documentary, social media related, print, AR and VR). The State of Women Podcast Network, launching Spring 2021 on Google Play, Android, and KaiOS, encompassing 300 women podcasters from across five continents. The State of Women Institute will be partnering with Women Investing in Women DIGITAL, SHEQONOMI, and a long list of reputable global non-profits and change makers across 50+ countries worldwide in leading "Amplifying Her Voice" Global Virtual Summit on International Women's Day 2021.Source: ANU Bhardwaj. State of Women Institute. Anu@womeninvesting.in Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
SINGAPORE - Former United States Secretary of State George Shultz, who died last Saturday (Feb 6) aged 100, belonged to a generation of great American statesmen and played a major role in bringing the Cold War to a peaceful end, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. In a condolence letter on Monday to Mr Shultz's wife, Mrs Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, PM Lee wrote that the former chief diplomat's distinguished years of service to his country, spanning three presidencies where he served in four different cabinet positions, was "defined by his deep commitment and dedication in service of his country". Mr Shultz, who was the 60th secretary of state from 1982 to 1989 under president Ronald Reagan, played a major role in shaping the post-Cold War international order as the US' chief diplomat, added PM Lee. "George was a trusted friend of Singapore. Our views were aligned on many issues, especially in seeing the value of a strong US security and economic presence in Asia. "Where we had occasion to differ, George was professional in representing US national interests, but remained a good friend to us." Mr Shultz was a very close friend of Singapore's founding prime minister and his father Lee Kuan Yew, said PM Lee in the letter released by his office. The two had known each other since 1973. They met in person for the last time in November 2013, when Mr Lee Kuan Yew hosted a private meal for Mr Shultz when the American visited Singapore to attend a meeting on nuclear threats. PM Lee said in his letter to Mrs Shultz: "I have been honoured to meet George myself many times, both in the US and in Singapore. I warmly remember when both of you hosted Ho Ching and me to dinner, at your town flat on Russian Hill in 2007. "George kindly brought together a distinguished group of guests, and we had a lively discussion." Mr Shultz not only had a long and successful career in government, but also in business and academia, said PM Lee. Before joining the Reagan administration, Mr Shultz served in senior positions under president Richard Nixon, who made him labour secretary, the first director of the White House Office of Management and Budget and treasury secretary. He had been active as a distinguished fellow of the California-based think tank Hoover Institution after retirement, speaking and writing on pressing global issues, such as nuclear weapons and climate change. PM Lee said: "Many countries around the world, including Singapore, paid attention. This was not just for his wisdom and good sense, but also because his was a voice that represented the best of a respected and trusted America. "George's life and service will remain a profound inspiration to all. His deep and lasting imprint, in America and on the global stage, is an enduring legacy which will be deeply missed." More on this topic Related Story George Shultz, US secretary of state who helped usher out Cold War, dies at 100 Related Story 4 very powerful friends: Lee Kuan Yew, Helmut Schmidt, Henry Kissinger, George Shultz
TOKYO • Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga yesterday insisted his government was still committed to holding the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics this summer, saying the Games would not only be "proof that mankind overcame the virus" but deliver "hope and courage" to the whole world. However, authorities are set to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and three adjoining prefectures as infections and the number of people in serious condition reach record levels. The capital yesterday reported almost 900 new Covid-19 cases, while there are about 110 people with serious symptoms. The nationwide weekly case total has increased for 14 straight weeks, while the death toll in that period has increased 10 times. Domestic media reports say the state of emergency could be declared as early as Thursday. Should Japan again issue a state of emergency - the first was declared in April - as requested by Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures to combat the spike, it is bound to have a serious impact on the Games. With 199 days to go, another such measure would hinder local athletes' training for the Olympics, due to start on July 23 following an unprecedented one-year delay, while reigniting the debate about whether they should be held at all. Japan has barred entry from all countries, excluding Japanese nationals and non-Japanese residents, until the end of the month, and special procedures developed to expedite the safe entry of oversea athletes have been partially suspended. Last year's state of emergency was lifted in Tokyo by the end of May. Until that time, Tokyo's National Training Centre, a key component of Japan's strategy to achieve Olympic success, was effectively shuttered. With less than seven months before the Olympics, a similar situation would represent a huge hurdle to many athletes' preparations. Enthusiasm for the Games is also not building, with recent polls still showing a majority of respondents favouring either another delay or an outright cancellation. 199 Days until the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. Netizens also expressed their frustration on social media over the tightening of Covid-19 countermeasures. One user, Mii Mama, tweeted: "This morning the news said it's 200 days till the Olympics, and in the afternoon, that there could be another state of emergency. What's going on?" But despite the worsening crisis, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach remains hopeful Tokyo can get a handle on the situation. In his New Year's message, he said: "We can only thank our Japanese partners and friends for their great commitment and their determination, which is absolutely in line with our commitment and our determination to organise these Games in a safe and secure way for all the participants and to make these Games fit for the post-coronavirus world." BLOOMBERG, KYODO NEWS/ASIA NEWS NETWORK