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The Educational Foundation of William Louey is to launch a video series to support younger people facing mental health challenges due to education pressures.


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2025 – The William SD Louey Educational Foundation is proud to announce a collaboration with Suicide Prevention Services (SPS) aimed at tackling the mental health challenges faced by young men aged 15–25 in Hong Kong.

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The initiative features five key opinion leaders (‘KOLs’) and comes at a critical time when youth mental health issues are on the rise. Students are particularly vulnerable to poor mental health due to academic and parental pressure. Studies show that younger people report academic pressure as one of the biggest influences on their well-being.

Suicide claims nearly 1,000 lives annually in Hong Kong, with the number of students considering suicide increasing by 50% since the 2018-2019 academic year. Despite being one of the most developed regions globally, Hong Kong’s psychiatrist-to-population ratio lags significantly behind other developed communities.

The collaboration between the William SD Louey Educational Foundation and SPS aims to speak directly to young men with relatable, expert-backed advice on overcoming mental health challenges, with a particular focus on academic and parental pressure.

Topics will include how to overcome exam stress, bullying and how to navigate feelings of failure. The video series, delivered in Cantonese and English, will feature KOLs including Stephanie Ng, Founder and Executive Director of Body Banter; Michael Chan, Founder of Companion HK; leading psychologist, Dr Adrian Low; D&I Advocate, Charlton Shiu; and Vivek Mahbubani, a comedian and mental health campaigner.

William SD Louey Educational Foundation Founder William Louey, who is well known as the fourth-generation heir of the founder of the Kowloon Motor Bus Company, said:

“Young people need and deserve a system that prioritises mental health, eases academic pressures, and encourages self-confidence and acceptance of individuals’ many strengths. I believe this collaboration will be a valuable step forward to protecting and improving young people’s mental health in Hong Kong.”

Mr. Vincent Ng Chi-kwan, Executive Director of SPS, said:

“SPS receives an average of nearly 10,000 calls per month. Students consistently express feelings of guilt and a sense that they cannot escape their predicaments, leading them to view suicide as their only way out – reflecting a lack of mental health support in the current system and highlighting an urgent need for increased attention to adolescent mental health.”

The full video series will launch on Suicide Prevention Services and William SD Louey Educational Foundation YouTube channels in April 2025.

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About William Louey and the William S.D Louey Educational Foundation

established the William S. D. Louey Educational Foundation in 1995 to provide scholarships and bursaries for academically outstanding students from Hong Kong and Greater China to pursue studies abroad. To date, William Louey has contributed over HKD $60 million to support 60 scholars. Beyond financial assistance, William Louey has also invested time and expertise to mentor and guide students.

For more information about The William SD Louey Educational Foundation, visit

About Suicide Prevention Services (SPS)

Founded in 1995, SPS is a registered charitable organization committed to serving people who are suicidal, despairing or distressed by means of befriending and other services supporting them to regain control of their emotions and the will to live on. SPS has been helped more than 1,100,000 people, providing services including: 24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotline Service, Suicide Prevention Service for the Elderly, Services for Family with Elderly, Services for Survivors of Sudden Death and Suicide Loss, Community Education and Life Education for Youth.

For more information or to access Suicide Prevention Services, visit

Greenbriar Completes Major Water Acquisition for Sage Ranch

Scottsdale, Arizona – Newsfile Corp. – March 17, 2025 – Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has reached a binding agreement with Ronnie Strasser to buy 115 acre-feet of adjudicated and deeded water rights for USD $1,250,000. With this agreement, the Company now has under its control 282 acre-feet of adjudicated pumping rights for Sage Ranch. The payment for this agreement will be made from the proceeds from the Voya construction loan.

The Company is further pleased to announce Ronnie Strasser will be joining the Company’s Real Estate Advisory Board effective March 17, 2025.

About Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc.

Greenbriar is a leading developer of sustainable real estate and renewable energy. With long-term, high impact projects and led by a successful industry-recognized operating and development team, Greenbriar targets deep valued assets directed at accretive shareholder value.

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Diginex Signs MOU for Strategic Partnership, ADX Dual Listing and up to USD$250 Million capital injection with His Highness, Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi’s Royal family, for Acquisitions and Regional UAE and GCC Expansion via Nomas Global Investments LLC S.P.C, a solely owned SPV of His Highness


LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 – Diginex Limited (“Diginex” or the “Company”)(Nasdaq: DGNX), an impact technology company specializing in environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues, today announced the signing of two memorandum of understandings (“MOUs”) to pursue a broad strategic partnership to facilitate Diginex with its planned expansion in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council region (“GCC”), which includes assisting the Company with a dual listing of the Company’s ordinary shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”) and a planned capital raise of up to USD$250 million focused on large institutional investors based in the GCC. This strategic move is expected to bolster Diginex’s growth trajectory, with the capital financing to fund multiple acquisitions and accelerate Diginex’s regional as well as global expansion initiatives.

The MOUs mark a significant milestone for Diginex as it seeks to tap into the vibrant Middle Eastern capital markets while enhancing its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs. The dual listing on ADX, alongside its existing Nasdaq listing and recent cross listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Tradegate, will provide Diginex with access to a broader investor base and increased liquidity to support its ambitious growth plans.

On February 25, 2025, ADX and Nasdaq announced further integration in their tie-up with one another. The integration of trading platform infrastructure opens up a pathway for desirable Nasdaq listed companies to dual-list in Abu Dhabi, and Diginex is proud to be included in the first cohort of companies to go through such process. Upon completion of the listing process Diginex will be the first technology company listed on the ADX, and with a sustainability focus it stands to benefit from the regions commitment to sustainable finance, which stands at publicly committed funds for sustainable lending of more than USD$135bn.

Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, said “This strategic partnership and planned capital raise reflects our long-standing commitment to both technology and sustainability in the UAE. We must address sustainability challenges, develop strategic frameworks, and craft innovative solutions to ensure a prosperous future for all. Sustainability is a cornerstone of the nation’s strategies, as the UAE continues its unwavering efforts to harness resources and capabilities to drive global sustainable economic and social development.”

The anticipated capital raise pursuant to the MOUs will fuel Diginex’s acquisition strategy, targeting innovative firms in the AI, sustainability, and supply chain sectors by leveraging access to a new regional investor base and opportunities in the UAE, broader GCC region, and support Diginex’s global growth goals.

“We are honoured and excited to welcome a member of Royal Family of Abu Dhabi as a strategic partner,” said Miles Pelham, Chairman of Diginex. “We believe this partnership will support Diginex in establishing key relationships with regional and global financial institutions, banks, and strategic partners aligned with their business objectives. Our objective is to make Diginex a leader in ESG sustainable RegTech, utilizing gold-standard industry partnerships, blockchain, and AI technology within the UAE and GCC region”

The dual listing process will adhere to ADX’s rigorous listing standards, ensuring transparency and investor protection. Diginex anticipates completing the necessary regulatory steps and capital-raising activities in the next two quarters, with further details to be announced as the partnership progresses. However, a dual listing comes with its normal regulatory processes and there can be no assurance that Diginex’s planned dual listing of its ordinary shares on the ADX and capital raise will be successful.

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About Diginex

Diginex Limited (Nasdaq: DGNX; ISIN KYG286871044) is an impact technology business that empowers businesses and governments to streamline ESG, climate, and supply chain data collection and reporting. The Company utilizes blockchain, AI, machine learning and data analysis technology to lead change and increase transparency in corporate social responsibility and climate action. Diginex’s products and services solutions enable companies to collect, evaluate and share sustainability data through easy-to-use software.

The award-winning Diginex ESG platform supports 17 global frameworks, including GRI (the “Global Reporting Initiative”), SASB (the “Sustainability Accounting Standards Board”), and TCFD (the “Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures”). Clients benefit from end-to-end support, ranging from materiality assessments and data management to stakeholder engagement, report generation and an ESG Ratings Support Service.

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HKSTP European Innovation Mixer Tour Bridging Hong Kong with 1,000+ Global Tech Talents


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 – Mr Albert Wong, CEO of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), led a delegation on a highly successful European Innovation Mixer tour in March, engaging with over 1,000 students and innovation and technology (I&T) talents, encouraging them to pursue opportunities in Hong Kong. The delegation also secured over 1,000 business collaboration opportunities, further strengthening Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem.

The delegation from HKSTP visit multiple universities ranked among the world’s top 10 in the UK and hold multiple sharing sessions on campus to engage in face-to-face interactions with local students.
The delegation from HKSTP visit multiple universities ranked among the world’s top 10 in the UK and hold multiple sharing sessions on campus to engage in face-to-face interactions with local students.

As part of its European tour, HKSTP together with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), led 24 I&T companies to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, achieving remarkable results. The Hong Kong Pavilion welcomed over 7,500 visitors, attracting representatives from global brands such as AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone, and securing 1,000+ business collaboration opportunities. HKSTP also signed a cooperation agreement with 22@Network Barcelona to bolster cross-regional exchanges and jointly promote the sustainable development of innovative technologies.

The delegation also visited multiple universities ranked among the world’s top 10 in the UK, including Imperial College London, the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and the University College London. They met with representatives from academic departments, research institutes, and innovation and entrepreneurship centres to explore various collaboration opportunities in talent development and startup incubation. The delegation hosted multiple sharing sessions on campuses, engaging with over 300 local students face-to-face and introducing internship and career opportunities at Hong Kong Science Park. They actively encouraged Hong Kong students pursuing studies in the UK to return to Hong Kong for work or entrepreneurship, collectively contributing to the thriving growth of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem.

HKSTP works closely with the government, industry, academia, and research sectors. In London, HKSTP co-hosted a seminar with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (HKETO-London), Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES). The event attracted interest from the local business community, academia, and I&T sector, with nearly 100 attendees focusing on Hong Kong’s potential investment and collaboration opportunities. The seminar featured guest speakers delivering keynote speeches on Hong Kong’s I&T development prospects, highlighting the city’s dynamic I&T ecosystem.

During his speech at the seminar, Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said: “As a growing engine situated at an international I&T hub in Asia, the HKSTP understands that nurturing next-generation I&T talent is as important as any R&D project, if not more. We’re currently an ecosystem that over 2,200 tech companies from 26 countries and regions call home, offering comprehensive support to more than 15,000 research and development professionals – a network we’re looking overseas to extend, and a number we’re eager to invest in for a sustainable future.”

While continuing to support park companies in recruiting overseas talent, HKSTP will soon launch a new talent programme designed to attract Hong Kong students and research professionals abroad to pursue careers in the city. The programme will provide eligible park companies with targeted salary subsidies and accommodation support for returning professionals, incentivising them to leverage the immense opportunities within Hong Kong’s thriving I&T ecosystem. Together, these efforts will advance Hong Kong’s rise as a leading global I&T hub.

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Global attractions industry to converge in Shanghai for major trade expo

  • Attendee registration is now open for the IAAPA Expo Asia being staged this year in Shanghai, China.
  • Asia-Pacific’s theme and amusement park industry is booming – by the end of 2025, it is expected to have over 425 million visitors and spend of more than USD19 billion.
  • Jill Estorino of Disney Parks International to speak at Leadership Breakfast; attendee EDUTours to LEGOLAND Shanghai and Shanghai Disney Resort

SHANGHAI, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 17 March 2025 – Attendee registrations are now open for the largest amusement industry trade show in the Asia-Pacific region: the IAAPA Expo Asia 2025, running 30 June to 3 July at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.

From thrilling rides to robotics, safety features to AI experiences as well as queue management, the inspiring four-day international extravaganza will showcase the newest technological advancements and innovative solutions in the attractions industry from more than 300 exhibitors.

Over 10,000 attendees are expected to visit the bustling 10,000m2 trade show floor to explore the latest trends, key issues and consumer preferences shaping the future of the sector.

IAAPA Asia Pacific Executive Director and Vice President, Jack Chan, said the event is the ultimate gathering of global attraction industry leaders and a prime platform to foster beneficial connections.

“IAAPA Expo Asia really is a one-stop destination for professionals in the leisure and attractions industry, whether you’re part of a multinational corporation or a small family-run operation,” he said.

The expo’s comprehensive education program of over 20 learning opportunities will cover a wide range of topics, from personnel development and merchandise to F&B trends and revenue diversification. Among this year’s stellar lineup of keynote speakers is President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International, Jill Estorino. Widely sought-after as an industry speaker, Jill will deliver insights on innovation, marketing, and guest service during IAAPA Expo Asia’s signature Leadership Breakfast.

Additionally, EDUTours at Expo Asia will enable attendees to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of Shanghai’s world-class attractions. Included in the lineup are tours to LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort. Both EDUTours to provide an opportunity to gain insider knowledge directly from top executives.

“The event caters to the incredible breadth of our industry – including amusement and water parks, entertainment centres, zoos, aquariums, museums and nature attractions as well as hotels and resorts and event facilities such as food and beverage operators, and everything in between,” Chan said.

“The expo opens attendees’ eyes and minds to new ideas and new thinking and, importantly, access to ready-to-implement tools, systems and products to propel their business further.”

This year’s theme ‘Find Possible’ reflects the event’s focus on inspiring creativity and forging meaningful connections to unlock new growth opportunities, explore the future of the leisure and entertainment industry, and discover unexpected partnerships and new market opportunities.

View the IAAPA Expo Asia event page for more information and registration details.

Media and industry influencers should visit the IAAPA Expo Asia Press Office page to apply for credentials.

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About IAAPA

IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest international trade association for permanently located attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, connects people to learn and grow together, and strives to promote the highest professional standards for excellence and safety around the world.

Founded in 1918, IAAPA represents leading industry attractions and supplier companies, consultants, and individual members from more than 100 countries. Members include professionals from amusement parks, theme parks, attractions, water parks, resorts, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, cruise lines, manufacturers, and suppliers.

The association’s global headquarters and North America office are in Orlando, Florida, U.S. IAAPA also maintains offices in Brussels, Belgium; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Hong Kong SAR, China; Shanghai, China; and, Mexico City, Mexico. Visit or connect through IAAPA’s social media channels: @IAAPAHQ

HERitage: Women Artisans Exhibition Launches in Luang Prabang

Handicraft Exhibition (Photo supplied)

In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Sofitel Luang Prabang hosted the “HERitage: A Celebration of Lao Women in Handicraft exhibition,” where visitors can now purchase local handicrafts as souvenirs, supporting the work of Lao artisans.

SC Asset to move away from property as market stagnates


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Neswire – 17 March 2025 – SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation plans to rebrand and diversify into non-property businesses next year, as the housing development sector continues to slow down and may take a few more years to return to normal.

SC Assets: 2025 Goals

Chief executive Nuttaphong Kunakornwong said the residential market will continue to face three key negative factors carried over from last year: high household debt, excess supply, and low consumer confidence.

“These challenges made it more difficult for residential developers to sell and transfer houses last year,” he said. “Launching new projects is also a struggle under such circumstances, further compounded by geopolitical volatility.”

To diversify risks, SC is exploring a new business venture for investment next year that is not related to the property sector. It also plans to rebrand with a new logo in the second half of this year to appeal to a broader range of consumers.

“We will start by integrating customer services with our home service and solutions application, Rue Jai, and our utility token, Morning Coin. We’ll leverage these assets to pave the way for the new business,” Mr Nuttaphong added.

Besides the plan to diversify into non-property businesses, SC will place greater focus on recurring-income ventures, particularly in the hotel and industrial estate sectors, which have experienced robust growth since last year.

In mid-2025, it will launch two new hotels: Kromo Bangkok near Sukhumvit Soi 29 and The Standard Pattaya in Na Jomtien. They are being developed through joint ventures with Japanese property firm Daiwa House and contractor Syntec Construction, respectively.

Warehouses across three locations, including 78,000 square metres at Bang Na KM 20, 46,000 sq m in Laem Chabang, and 37,000 sq m in Amata City Chonburi, will be launched in the second and third quarters of the year.

SC will also invest further in apartment rentals in the US, where it currently has five projects.

Meanwhile, it will not be making new investments in office spaces for rent, which currently tally 119,568 sq m across six towers, due to an oversupply in the market.

It aims to increase its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) from recurring-income businesses from 20% to 25% of total revenue over the next few years.

Due to unfavourable sentiment and existing excess supply, SC will launch only 15 new residential projects worth a combined 28 billion baht in 2025, down from 17 projects worth 31.8 billion baht last year.

“With the current residential supply, which will take at least five years to be sold out compared to two to three years under a healthy situation, the residential market will remain sluggish and will take a few years to return to normal,” Mr Nuttaphong added.

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New DHL Trade Atlas: Hong Kong demonstrates strength in trade, securing top spot in total trade value for 2024

  • Hong Kong ranks seventh in total trade value in 2024, with a total of US$1.3 trillion
  • The city grabs the sixth spot globally in terms of trade volume change, amounting to US$212.7 billion, from 2024 to 2029

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2025 – DHL and the New York University Stern School of Business have released the DHL Trade Atlas 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis of the most important trends in global trade. Hong Kong has attained top spots globally, indicating its strength in trade value and volume in nearly 200 countries and territories around the world. Hong Kong ranks seventh in total trade value in 2024, amounting to US$1.3 trillion.

The report also indicates two dimensions of forecast trade growth: speed, which captures how fast a market’s trade volume is expanding; and scale, which tracks the absolute change in the amount of goods traded by a market. Hong Kong has secured the sixth spot globally on the scale dimension – amounting to US$212.7 billion, from 2024 to 2029, together with other growing Asian markets, such as India and Vietnam. Hong Kong is forecast to maintain a 3.1% compound annual trade volume growth rate over the 2024 – 2029 period.

According to the report, Hong Kong’s top export destination from 2018 to 2023 was mainland China (57 percent), followed by the United States (6.8 percent) and India (3.1 percent). Meanwhile, nearly half of the city’s import within the same period came from mainland China (43 percent). Eight out of the top ten of Hong Kong’s export and import destinations from 2018 to 2023 were within Asia or in the Middle East.

“Hong Kong, recognized as a leading international financial and trade hub, has demonstrated strength in both trade value and volume,” said Andy Chiang, Senior Vice President and Managing Director – Hong Kong and Macau, DHL Express. “As trade within Asia increases, Hong Kong serves as a vital gateway between mainland China and the rest of the world, maintaining strong connections with its Asian counterparts. We are well-positioned to meet the rising trade demand through recent strategic investments, including the inauguration of our Hong Kong West Service Center, the expansion of the Central Asia Hub at Hong Kong International Airport, and new direct flights from Hong Kong to Jakarta and Sydney. These initiatives will enable us to better serve our customers and capitalize on the growing opportunities in the region.”

Key Takeaways: Unveiling Growth, Transformative Shifts, and the Impact of Trade Policies

The DHL Trade Atlas measures changes in countries’ and regions’ shares of world trade. Among the key take-aways:

  • Faster trade growth, greater uncertainty: Recent forecasts predict global goods trade will grow at a compound annual rate of 3.1% from 2024 to 2029. This roughly aligns with GDP growth and represents modestly faster trade growth compared to the previous decade. However, record high uncertainty about future trade policies clouds the outlook.
  • Trump tariff impact: Even if the new U.S. administration implements all of its proposed tariff increases and other countries retaliate, global trade is still expected to grow over the next five years – but at a much slower pace.
  • Made-in-China content finding new routes to U.S.: Direct U.S.–China trade has fallen from 3.5% of world trade in 2016 to 2.6% over the first nine months of 2024. However, U.S. reliance on made-in-China content has not declined substantially. U.S. imports from other countries contain more inputs from China, and U.S. direct imports from China may be underreported.
  • New record in long-distance trade as Asia becomes central to global production networks: Contrary to predictions that recent disruptions would lead to more regionalized trade patterns, trade took place over the longest average distance on record during the first nine months of 2024 (5,000 km). The share taking place inside major geographic regions declined to a new low (51%). This development can be attributed to the fact that Europe and North America have increasingly traded with Asia, as “Factory Asia” becomes central to global production networks.
  • New leaders in trade growth: India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines: Between 2024 and 2029, these four countries are forecast to rank among the top 30 for both speed (growth rate) and scale (absolute amount) of trade growth. India also stands out as the country with the third largest absolute amount of forecast trade growth (6% of additional global trade), behind China (12%) and the United States (10%).
  • Global geopolitical shifts limited: Geopolitically driven shifts in global trade patterns remain limited and appear to have stalled in 2024. While trade between blocs of close allies declined relative to trade within these blocs in 2022 and 2023, there were no further declines over the first nine months of 2024.
  • Standout regions: At the level of major world regions, the fastest trade volume growth from 2024 to 2029 is forecast for South & Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the ASEAN countries – with compound annual growth rates between 5% and 6%. All other regions are forecast to grow at rates of 2% to 4%.


Reasons for optimism in the face of U.S. policy shifts

The DHL Trade Atlas 2025 outlines several reasons for optimism about the future of global trade despite a turn toward more restrictive U.S. trade policies. Most countries continue to pursue trade as a key economic opportunity, and U.S. trade barriers could strengthen ties among other countries. Also, many of Trump’s tariff threats may end up different than originally proposed or delayed to prevent a spike in domestic inflation. Moreover, the U.S. share of world imports currently stands at 13%, and its share of exports is 9% – enough for U.S. policies to have substantial effects on other countries but not enough to unilaterally determine the future of global trade.

The DHL Trade Atlas 2025

The DHL Trade Atlas 2025 features a wealth of data-driven insights and analysis on global trade and its prospects. It is an up-to-date resource for business leaders, policymakers, educators, students, media, and the interested public. It includes concise one-page profiles summarizing the trade patterns of nearly 200 countries and territories that comprise over 99% of world trade, GDP, and population.

The free interactive content available at dhl.com/tradeatlas is a new feature of the report. The website enables users to customize analyses and explore trade trends by specific countries, regions, and categories of goods. Additionally, it offers convenient options for downloading data and images.

The report was commissioned by DHL and authored by Steven A. Altman and Caroline R. Bastian of New York University Stern School of Business. It was finalized in February 2025 using data and forecast updates through January 2025.

The DHL Trade Atlas 2025 is available at dhl.com/tradeatlas.

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 84.2 billion euros in 2024. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

New York University Stern School of Business

New York University Stern School of Business, located in the heart of Greenwich Village and deeply connected to the City after which it is named, is one of the United States’ premier management education schools and research centers. NYU Stern offers a broad portfolio of transformational programs at graduate, undergraduate, and executive levels, all of them enriched by the dynamism and profound resources of one of the world’s business capitals. NYU Stern is a welcoming community that inspires its members to embrace and lead change in a rapidly transforming world. Visit .