Month: December 2022

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Les jeunes du monde entier souhaitent faire la différence 

PÉKIN, 1er décembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — « Nous devons contribuer en trouvant notre passion, en ayant de grands rêves, puis en commençant doucement, et en aimant autrui en cours de route, et nous pouvons sans aucun doute avoir un impact sur le monde à un tout autre niveau », a déclaré Geresu Dagmawit Mesfin lors de la finale du quatrième concours d’expression orale en anglais pour les jeunes du China Daily Belt and Road, qui s’est tenu en ligne du 26 au 27 novembre.

Geresu Dagmawit Mesfin, 24 ans, originaire d’Éthiopie, Wang Zhisheng, 21 ans, originaire de Chine, et Gabriella Madombwe, 19 ans, originaire d’Afrique du Sud, ont été les trois gagnants parmi les six finalistes. Près de 40 jeunes de plus de 30 pays et régions avaient participé à la demi-finale.

Sur le thème « Les jeunes font la différence », tous les finalistes se sont exprimés sur la manière dont les jeunes peuvent contribuer à rendre le monde meilleur en proposant et en apportant des changements positifs.

Dans son discours, Wang Zhisheng appelle les jeunes des quatre coins du monde à contribuer à un avenir meilleur pour cette planète que tous les êtres humains pourront partager. « Je crois que les jeunes peuvent et doivent faire une énorme différence. »

« La jeunesse, c’est voir le monde à travers sa propre perspective, une perspective imperturbable qui n’a pas été entachée par les restrictions de la réalité, a affirmé Gabriella Madombwe. Optimisme, espoir, courage, idéalisme, énergie ; c’est ainsi que je vois la jeunesse. »

Au terme de la compétition finale, l’un des juges, Mark Levine, professeur à l’université Minzu de Chine, a fait l’éloge de l’événement et des participants.

« Ce concours fut unique, extrêmement intéressant et instructif. Les participants sont venus du monde entier. »

Le concours d’expression orale en anglais pour les jeunes du China Daily Belt and Road, organisé pour la première fois il y a trois ans, a constitué une importante plateforme publique pour les jeunes du monde entier, leur permettant d’échanger des idées, d’approfondir leur compréhension mutuelle et de parfaire leurs compétences en matière de communication. Cet événement annuel a attiré des participants de 51 pays et régions.

L’événement de cette année a débuté en janvier. Des épreuves préliminaires ont été organisées hors ligne en Malaisie, en Russie, en Serbie et en Afrique du Sud, ainsi que dans neuf universités chinoises. Après cet événement, les participants auront l’occasion de prendre part à d’autres activités afin d’acquérir une meilleure compréhension de la Chine sur le plan linguistique et culturel.

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Zoom named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for UCaaS, Worldwide

Zoom Celebrates its Third Consecutive Time in the Leaders Quadrant

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM), today announced that analyst firm Gartner has named Zoom a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Worldwide for the third time in a row. The UCaaS report evaluated 12 companies in the unified communications space, and Zoom has been recognized as both a Leader and a Visionary in this space for its UCaaS offerings. Zoom’s offerings in this space include enterprise-grade solutions like Zoom Team Chat, Zoom Phone, Zoom Meetings, and Zoom Whiteboard.

For this year’s Magic Quadrant, the meetings category has been rolled into the Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) category, which now includes enterprise telephony, meetings, unified & instant messaging, mobility, and communications-enabled business processes.

“We are proud to be included in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS and believe it solidifies our influence in this space,” said Greg Tomb, President of Zoom. “Zoom continues to prioritize and pair ease of use with innovation to build a platform that meets emerging collaboration demands and further delivers customer happiness.”

To read a complimentary copy of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaas report, please click here.

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Zoom is for you. Zoom is a space where you can connect to others, share ideas, make plans, and build toward a future limited only by your imagination. Our frictionless communications platform is the only one that started with video as its foundation, and we have set the standard for innovation ever since. That is why we are an intuitive, scalable, and secure choice for large enterprises, small businesses, and individuals alike. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom.

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LG SUPPORTS YOUNG TECHNOLOGY LEADERS THROUGH 2022 GLOBAL IT CHALLENGE

Attracting More than 320 Participants From Around the World, GITC Continues to Empower Youth with Disabilities for Eleventh Year

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics recently hosted the final round of the 11th Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC). The two-day event saw inspiring, young participants from all over the world test their skills for computer-based activities in a series of timed challenges. Adopting a hybrid online and offline format, several key participating countries including Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam set up venues locally as well.

Abiyu Ezar Firdausi from Indonesia awarded as the Super Challenger in the 2022 GITC through livestream.

Following the success of the GITC’s preliminary round in August, registrations were high for the competition’s last stage. Ultimately, more than 320 participants from 16 countries were invited to join in the final round which was held online. After competing in four challenges – eTool, eLifeMap, eContent and eCreative – the young contestants gathered both in-person and online for an awards ceremony that acknowledged this year’s winners while also allowing everyone to come together and share experiences.

The eTool challenge tests entrants’ ability to make and edit presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and utilize functions and formulae to calculate and organize data in Microsoft Excel. eLifeMap involves conducting advanced text and image searches online to solve daily problems, while eContent evaluates one’s capacity to create and edit videos dealing with a specific topic. Lastly, the eCreative challenge, which is divided into two sections, tasks participants with coding a self-driving car program (eCreative_SmartCar) and with developing an idea for a technology to make life more convenient for persons with disabilities (eCreative_IoT).

Illustration showing the countries that have participated in the GITC as well as the history of the program.

LG Corporation, in conjunction with South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, has been leading the GITC since 2011. The program was established to help youth with disabilities by bridging the digital gap, enhancing their ability to utilize IT to improve their employment and higher education opportunities. Run by LG Electronics and the GITC Organizing Committee, and now in its eleventh year, the competition has attracted a total of around 4,000 young participants to date.

Using the GITC as a stepping stone for academic and professional pursuits, participants have continued to challenge themselves to accomplish their dreams after the competition. Faiza Pulri Adila from Indonesia, who won the all-around championship in the 2018 GITC, is studying nanotechnology engineering at Airlangga University in Indonesia. In addition, Cheenmanee Tnanapon from Thailand, the first person with developmental disabilities to win the all-round championship in the 2016 GITC, is taking the lead in raising disability awareness by appearing on popular Thai TV programs.

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“I’ve worked very hard for many days with my friends for the competition because I thought this opportunity was perfect for me to keep pushing myself to improve my skills,” said Varinporn Thongjamnong, a 19 year-old from Thailand and winner of all-around championship in the 2022 Global IT Challenge. “I’m honored to be this year’s Global IT Winner, which I’m confident will motivate me to study even harder to achieve my dreams.”

“Technologies can help all of us to overcome obstacles in our daily lives and is something of a universal language that transcends borders, culture and many other differences,” said Kim In-kyu, chairman of the GITC Organizing Committee. “We hope that the wonderful young people who entered this year’s competition feel motivated and empowered to take on even greater challenges in the future.”

As highlighted in LG’s Better Life Plan 2030, the GITC is one of the company’s many initiatives in the key areas of accessibility and inclusion. LG is investing heavily in future generations as part of its comprehensive social contribution framework, and will continue to operate various events and programs specifically designed to assist and support the next generation of leaders by strengthening their skills and capabilities.

To learn more about the GITC, visit LG Newsroom or www.globalitchallenge.com.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 75,000. LG’s four companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle component Solutions and Business Solutions – combined for global sales of over USD 63 billion in 2021. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, service robots, automotive components and its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligent LG ThinQ brands are familiar names world over. Visit www.LGnewsroom.com for the latest news.

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Casio to Release G-SHOCK with Detachable Bezel in Playfully Unique Designs

Reviving and Updating the Soft Form of the DW-001

TOKYO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the newest additions to its family of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches. The new G-B001 watches take the form of the DW-001 released in 1994, now adding a playful touch with detachable bezel.

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With its Capsule Tough design, which fully enveloped the case in resin to provide a unique shock resistant structure, the original DW-001 introduced a new sensibility by departing from the conventional rugged, hard designs. The power and strength of G-SHOCK conveyed in a new curved, soft form proved popular.

The new G-B001 watches take the DW-001 design concept further, combining the idea of wrapping the watch with the thrill of popping open a toy capsule from a vending machine. The detachable bezel on this shock-resistant watch allows users to mix and match components to choose a favorite look that best suits their style for the day.G-B001MVE*1/Interchangeable band *1 Two designs with resin bezels/one with metal bezel

Retaining the soft DW-001 form, the new watches feature a double-bezel design that allows users to detach the resin bezel to reveal the metal bezel below, much like the design of a toy capsule. The resin bezel stays true to the DW-001 design with a two-tone color scheme, while hairline and mirror finishes on the individual components of the metal bezel offer a more sophisticated look and feel. This design highlights the different character of the resin and metal bezels, delivering a watch that is pop and sophisticated at the same time.

The G-B001MVE also includes an interchangeable resin bezel and band, offering even more design combinations for users to mix and match to their taste.G-B001MVB*2／G-B001MVA*2 *2 With resin bezel/with metal bezel

More information：https://www.casio.com/intl/news/2022/1201-G-B001/

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Casio présente sa montre G-SHOCK avec lunette détachable dans des designs uniques et fantaisistes

Ce modèle fait revivre et actualise la forme douce de la DW-001

TOKYO, 1er décembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. a annoncé aujourd’hui la sortie des dernières nouveautés de sa famille de montres G-SHOCK résistantes aux chocs. Les nouvelles montres G-B001 reprennent la forme de la DW-001 sortie en 1994, et y ajoutent une touche de fantaisie grâce à leur lunette détachable.

G-B001

Avec son design Capsule Tough, qui enveloppait entièrement le boîtier dans de la résine pour lui conférer une structure unique résistant aux chocs, la DW-001 originale a apporté une nouvelle sensibilité en se démarquant des designs conventionnels robustes et durs. La puissance et la résistance de la G-SHOCK incarnées dans une nouvelle forme incurvée et souple ont été plébiscitées.

Les nouvelles montres G-B001 reprennent le concept du design de la DW-001 en combinant l’idée d’englober la montre avec le plaisir d’ouvrir une capsule de jouet de distributeur automatique. La lunette détachable de cette montre résistante aux chocs permet aux utilisateurs de mélanger et d’assortir les composants pour choisir le look  qui correspond le mieux à leur style du jour.G-B001MVE*1/Interchangeable band *1 Two designs with resin bezels/one with metal bezel

Conservant la forme souple de la DW-001, les nouvelles montres présentent un design à double lunette qui permet aux utilisateurs de détacher la lunette en résine pour révéler la lunette en métal située en dessous, un peu comme le design d’une capsule jouet. La lunette en résine reste fidèle au design de la DW-001 avec un schéma de couleurs bicolores, tandis que les finitions veloutées et miroir des différents composants de la lunette en métal offrent un aspect et une sensation plus sophistiqués. Ce design met en valeur le caractère différent des lunettes en résine et en métal, pour une montre à la fois pop et sophistiquée.

La G-B001MVE est également dotée d’une lunette et d’un bracelet interchangeables en résine, ce qui permet aux utilisateurs de combiner encore plus de designs selon leurs goûts.G-B001MVB*2／G-B001MVA*2 *2 With resin bezel/with metal bezel

En savoir plus : https://www.casio.com/intl/news/2022/1201-G-B001/

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WashingtonPost.com: Ethiopia says new talks begin inside Tigray on disarmament

NAIROBI, Kenya — A joint committee of the Ethiopian government and Tigray forces has convened inside the Tigray region to outline disarmament plans as part of a peace deal signed last month in the two-year conflict, Ethiopia’s government said Thursday.

Ethiopia’s conflict has seen more casualties than the war in Ukraine, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday on a visit to the country to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Estimates by some health workers and academics say hundreds of thousands have been killed.

Ethiopia’s Government Communication Service said in a tweet that the committee started work Wednesday in the town of Shire. It is the first time both sides have officially held talks inside Ethiopia since the fighting began.

The peace agreement says Tigray forces will be disarmed within 30 days of the Nov. 2 signing, and Ethiopian security forces will take full control of “all federal facilities, installations and major infrastructure such as airports and highways within the Tigray region.”

However, Tigray officials say disarmament cannot start until Ethiopia’s government has removed fighters who have come from Eritrea and the neighboring Amhara region.

Tadesse Werede, commander of the Tigray forces, last month told reporters that “with these (Eritrean and Amhara) forces’ continued presence, it is difficult to even think about a disarmament issue.” Tigray officials were not immediately available for comment Thursday.

Ethiopian officials have not said whether fighters from Eritrea and the Amhara region are leaving Tigray. Neither is part of the peace deal. Last week, the African Union envoy helping to mediate the talks, Olesegun Obasanjo, openly called for the withdrawal of “foreign troops.”

Sources inside Tigray have alleged to The Associated Press that allies of Ethiopia’s military are looting and carrying out mass arrests inside the region.

Aid groups and Ethiopia’s government have said aid is reaching some parts of Tigray that were inaccessible in the past. Ethiopia’s communication service said three corridors are now being used to transport much-needed aid, but large parts of Tigray remain without electricity, internet or banking services.

After Guterres met with Ethiopia’s prime minister in Addis Ababa, the U.N. said Guterres “is fully committed to mobilizing the entire U.N. system to provide humanitarian support to all those who need it.”

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International AIDS Day observed

International Aids Day, 1 December, was observed today, at the national level at Orotta Hospital Hall here in Asmara under the theme “All Round Impartiality for Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic”.

Indicating that commendable intervention has been exerted to control the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the international, national, and community levels, Mr. Amanuel Ghirmatsion, head of the Information and Training unit at the Ministry of Health, called for more integrated efforts for a better outcome.

Sister Negisti Tesfamicael, head of HIV/AIDS Control in the Ministry, on her part called on the public and concerned institutions to play a due role in the effort to meet the global program to eradicate HIV/AIDS.

Indicating that the Ministry of Health is working in cooperation with partners to control the prevalence of the disease in the country, Sister Negisti said that sustainable training programs are being organized for health practitioners and antiretroviral drugs are being distributed across the country.

The event featured promotional and counseling messages by members of the Bidho association and general knowledge contests and discourses.

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea