World focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship in the heart of Chengdu

During the fair, delegates reached the so-called Chengdu Consensus, which states that innovation and entrepreneurship are integral for the development of society and a powerful engine for economic development. Big plans: delegates from around the world at Chengdu's Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair The Chengdu Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Trading Platform was also launched to provide entrepreneurs from the city and around the globe with services such as the transaction and exchange Read more [...]

ATA Announces Listing of Shares of Subsidiary ATA Online on New Third Board in …

BEIJING, CHINA--(Marketwired - Dec 21, 2015) - ATA Inc. ("ATA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ATAI), a leading provider of advanced testing technologies and testing-related services in China, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary ATA Online (Beijing) Education Technology Limited ("ATA Online") officially listed its shares on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations ("NEEQ"), or New Third Board, the over-the-counter stock exchange in China, under the stock code 835079. Forward-Looking Read more [...]

Senator Mike Duffy earned $91000 for speaking at events hosted by lobby groups …

In addition to the expenses for which he stands accused of fraud, Sen. Mike Duffy topped up his $132,000 annual Senate salary by charging as much as $15,000 per event to speak to lobby groups and trade associations. The suspended senator’s calendar, entered into evidence in his ongoing trial on fraud, breach of trust and bribery charges, records numerous references to speaking gigs with organizations representing car dealers, agricultural industry groups, police services boards and municipalities. During Read more [...]

Duffy collected more than $91K in speaking fees after joining Senate

In addition to the expenses for which he stands accused of fraud, Sen. Mike Duffy topped up his $132,000 annual Senate salary by charging as much as $15,000 per event to speak to lobby groups and trade associations. The suspended senator’s calendar, entered into evidence in his ongoing trial on fraud, breach of trust and bribery charges, records numerous references to speaking gigs with organizations representing car dealers, agricultural industry groups, police services boards and municipalities. During Read more [...]

5 Asian tech startups to watch from Infinity Ventures’ summit in Kyoto, Japan

(The Bridge) – Infinity Venture Partners, a Tokyo-based global investment fund, organized its semi-annual startup showcasing event in Kyoto earlier this month, where 14 startups exhibited their products to investors and entrepreneurs. Hokkaido-based Agri Info Design won the top prize with their mobile app solution called AgriBus-Navi. Here’s a quick rundown of the top five winners and finalists. 1st prize winner: AgriBus-NAVI (by Agri Info Design) AgriBus-NAVI is a mobile app for installation Read more [...]

Facebook Events gets simplified on iOS update, Make It Easier Than Ever To …

Facebook already knows some basic details about you like where you live, what you like and people you generally tend to hangout with. So, it is easier for Facebook to tell you what you should be doing tonight. It was by accident that Facebook became a powerful force for party invitations. Having got to that spot, Facebook is now taking things one more step ahead and presenting us with an omniscient view of event landscape. The new event browsing experience is a powerful new iOS app that Read more [...]

Works by Tamil authors to be released in Malaysia

Liffy Thomas Chennai-based publication house ‘Kalaignan Pathipagam’, as part of its 60th anniversary celebration, has short-listed works of 60 authors that will be released in Malaysia in February, 2016. Of the 60 authors, 15 are from the city. “This is the ninth time we have collaborated with the University of Malaysia. A committee selected the works of the authors where we have books on various genres,” says Nandan Masilamani, managing director of Kalaignan Pathipagam. “Malaysia is Read more [...]

‘Night at Nativity’ City Event in Alabama Challenged by Atheist Group: State …

One entity does not want a nativity scene somewhere over Rainbow City, Ala. government property, and its staff just challenged a state representative regarding his involvement in city activities planned for this Christmas outside City Hall. The issue comes one year after a controversy involving a city-owned nativity light display. Freedom from Religion Read more [...]

The Science Museum celebrates 6% events growth

People Also Read The Science Museum, South Kensington is celebrating 6% growth in its events business, year-on-year. Jodie Guildford, event sales manager at the Science Museum, said 170 events had been held at the venue during the year to date. In York, the Christmas period has been particularly successful for the National Railway Museum, the group reports, with 4,383 covers served, representing a 25% increase on 2014. The National Railway Museum recently picked up a Read more [...]