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China’s regional powerhouses chart distinctive paths in national modernization drive

BEIJING, March 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report by People’s Daily :

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged east China’s Jiangsu province, an economic powerhouse, to play a major role in the country’s overall development.

Xi made the remarks when he taking part in a deliberation with his fellow lawmakers from Jiangsu during the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature.

He also highlighted the province’s responsibility to take the lead and achieve even greater success. His remarks provide significant guidance as China seeks to secure a decisive victory in the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and continues to open up new horizons in reform and development.

Over the past year, China has accomplished the main goals and tasks for economic and social development. Stable performance was consolidated and sustained, and strong and solid progress was achieved. The country’s economically developed provinces have played a pivotal role in anchoring this progress.

Amid a multitude of uncertainties and challenges, China still faces the challenging tasks of advancing reform and development while maintaining stability. Last year’s annual Central Economic Work Conference emphasized the need to support major economically developed provinces to play major roles, and encourage other regions to leverage their local conditions and advantages.

By calibrating each province’s comparative advantages within the broader Chinese national development framework, China is bound to fulfill the goals and tasks in the 14th Five-Year Plan with high quality and lay a solid foundation for a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

For instance, Guangdong, south China’s economic powerhouse, has played a pioneering and exemplary role in further deepening reform and opening up comprehensively. In 2024, the province’s foreign trade exceeded 9 trillion yuan ($1.24 trillion), an increase of 9.8 percent year on year, contributing to nearly 40 percent of China’s overall trade growth.

Jiangsu, anchoring itself as a major locality for developing new quality productive forces, has intensified the integration between technological innovation and industrial innovation. In 2024, 711 enterprises that use specialized and sophisticated technologies to produce novel and unique products were established in the province, the highest provincial tally in China.

Shandong strives to become an important economic growth pole in north China. Capitalizing on its maritime assets, it is creating a highland for the development of a modern marine economy, projecting its marine GDP to hit 1.8 trillion yuan in 2024.

Chinese economic powerhouses are cradles for fostering new business forms, new growth drivers, and new quality productive forces. They are also major engines for China’s economic development.

From innovation hubs to revitalized industrial belts, many provinces are carving out their specialized roles in the country’s modernization agenda by amplifying local strengths while aligning with broader national priorities.

For example, Hubei province in central China is accelerating efforts to build a strategic fulcrum for regional growth. Its breakthroughs – including cutting-edge memory chips, hollow-core fiber optics, and septal myectomy – are fueling its integration into China’s national innovation chain.

Liaoning province in northeast China is shoring up agricultural resilience while pushing industrial upgrades and service-sector expansion. As it enters the final year of its three-year action plan for comprehensive revitalization, it targets GDP growth above five percent.

Shaanxi, as the ancient Silk Road’s eastern gateway, is channeling its geographic legacy into modern logistics ambitions. The province is advancing a ChinaEurope freight train economic corridor designed to fuse transportation networks with cross-border trade and financial services, cementing its role in China’s unified national market.

This mosaic of localized strategies reflects a deliberate calculus: by leveraging comparative advantages – from technological prowess to geographic heritage – provinces are competing for strategic niches while avoiding homogenized development. The approach not only bolsters near-term goals like the 14th Five-Year Plan, but also lays groundwork for sustained, resilient growth.

China is advancing a series of interconnected regional strategies – including the coordinated regional development strategy, major regional strategies, the functional zoning strategy, and the new urbanization strategy – to foster localized economic modernization. Every province now falls under at least one of these national development strategies, ready to channel provincial strengths into a cohesive modernization drive.

These policies create favorable conditions, provide opportunities, and open up new space for different regions to explore high-quality development paths suited to their specific conditions.

 

Ministry of Technology and Science of Zambia and Huawei Jointly Launch the Global Smart Village Showcase, Exploring New Digital Transformation Modes for Villages

BARCELONA, Spain, March 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During MWC Barcelona 2025, the Ministry of Technology and Science of Zambia joined hands with Huawei in launching the global showcase of Zambia’s smart village at the government industry forum titled Secured, Sovereign & Synergized Network-Cloud Strategy Accelerating National Digitalization. Over 200 industry leaders and technical experts in public services gathered at the event to discuss national transformation paths driven by digital technologies.

Ministry of Science and Technology of Zambia and Huawei Launch the global Smart Village Showcase (Left to right: Victor Guo, President of Sub-Saharan Africa Enterprise Business, Huawei; Li Junfeng (Wind), CEO of Global Public Sector BU, Huawei; Felix C. Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science, Zambia; Brilliant Habeenzu, Permanent Secretary of Technology and Science, Zambia; David Wang, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Huawei )
Ministry of Science and Technology of Zambia and Huawei Launch the global Smart Village Showcase (Left to right: Victor Guo, President of Sub-Saharan Africa Enterprise Business, Huawei; Li Junfeng (Wind), CEO of Global Public Sector BU, Huawei; Felix C. Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science, Zambia; Brilliant Habeenzu, Permanent Secretary of Technology and Science, Zambia; David Wang, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Huawei )

In July 2024, the first smart village site in Zambia was successfully delivered after 30 days of construction. This project has provided electricity and Internet access to the village as well as achieving telemedicine and remote teaching.

Governments worldwide are accelerating the shift toward AI-driven intelligent public service upgrades. During his speech, Li Junfeng, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Global Public Sector BU, emphasized that the digital transformation of governments is crucial for enhancing national capabilities and improving the well-being of citizens. AI is emerging as a key driver in this digital transformation. The extensive use of the DeepSeek model signifies not just a technological advancement, but also a fundamental shift in production dynamics. Huawei collaborates with international partners to capitalize on opportunities and propel digital government towards a smarter and more sustainable future.

Li Junfeng (Wind), Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Global Public Sector BU, delivering his speech
Li Junfeng (Wind), Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Global Public Sector BU, delivering his speech

At the forum, Koh Hong-Eng, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist of Huawei, invited various guests to discuss national digital transformation. Felix C. Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science of Zambia, mentioned that the Smart Villages Project aligns seamlessly with Zambia’s vision 2030. Through smart education, we are not only empowering the next generation with knowledge but also equipping them with the digital skills required to thrive in the fourth industrial revolution. The digital transformation of Zambia is not only about technology — it is about the people, progress, and potential. It is about empowering the communities, bridging inequalities, and creating a future where every Zambian can contribute meaningfully to national development.

Koh Hong-Eng, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist interacting with guest speakers (Left to right: Rose Pola Pricemou, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, the Republic of Guinea; Vito Epis-copo, Deputy Mayor of the City Council of Granada, Spain; Dr. Erol Özgüner CTO of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Türkiye; Felix C. Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science, the Republic of Zambia; Koh Hong-Eng, Chief Scientist of Huawei Global Public Sector BU )
Koh Hong-Eng, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist interacting with guest speakers (Left to right: Rose Pola Pricemou, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, the Republic of Guinea; Vito Epis-copo, Deputy Mayor of the City Council of Granada, Spain; Dr. Erol Özgüner CTO of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Türkiye; Felix C. Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science, the Republic of Zambia; Koh Hong-Eng, Chief Scientist of Huawei Global Public Sector BU )

Huawei adheres to the concept of “Accelerating the Intelligence of Governments and Public Services, Building a Cognitive Society Together”, and is constantly broadening its business scenarios, advancing the extensive use of digital technologies to achieve the vision of “excellent governance, better livelihood, and heightened economy”, and support governments globally in establishing an equitable, efficient, and sustainable digital society.

 

ICECO Unveils New Fridge Freezers at Overland Expo SoCal 2025

BREA, Calif., March 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ICECO, a trusted expert in portable refrigeration solutions, is thrilled to showcase two new fridge freezers in the upcoming Overland Expo SoCal 2025, taking place on March 15-16 at the OC Fair & Event Center. Visitors can explore ICECO’s latest innovations at Booth FF1270, and participate in exclusive weekend events.

ICECO Unveils New Fridge Freezers at Overland Expo SoCal 2025
ICECO Unveils New Fridge Freezers at Overland Expo SoCal 2025

The VL45ProD Dual Zone Fridge Freezer introduces ICECO’s first 45L dual-zone model, featuring a sleek new Gray colorway. Its flexible dual-zone design offers versatile storage options, making it an ideal choice for overlanders seeking a compact yet powerful cooling solution for extended adventures.

Also launching is the APL20/35 Black Aluminum Fridge Freezer, an ultra-lightweight model weighing just 32lbs. Following the success of last year’s APL35 on Indiegogo, this new Matte Black colorway retains all the key features, including a fully aluminum body, dual-zone design, lid stay, and SECOP Nano compressor. The sleek new color offers overlanders an additional option to match their vehicle setups, combining style with ICECO’s signature durability and performance.

Throughout the weekend, ICECO will host giveaways in partnership with Carven Exhaust and R1 Concepts on Saturday, March 15, and Zarges on Sunday, March 16. Attendees can also enjoy Happy Hour with refreshing drinks and snacks, as well as technical Q&A sessions with ICECO experts to learn more about optimizing portable refrigeration for outdoor adventures.

At ICECO, we are passionate about redefining smart outdoor living. We deliver high-quality, portable refrigeration solutions trusted by adventurers worldwide. Our AC/DC-compatible freezers (15L-130L) are durable, versatile, and perfect for overlanding, camping, and off-grid living. Visit icecofreezer.com to learn more!

Event Details:

  • Dates: March 15-16, 2025
  • Hours: Saturday 9 AM5 PM | Sunday 9 AM4 PM
  • Location: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, California
  • ICECO Booth: FF1270

Don’t miss your chance to experience ICECO’s latest innovations, participate in exciting giveaways, and connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Visit our booth to see why ICECO is the trusted choice for keeping your adventures fresh and hassle-free!

About ICECO
ICECO stands for innovation, quality, and unmatched customer support. With 100+ global technology patents and full in-house R&D and production capabilities, we’re dedicated to crafting reliable portable fridges for every adventure. Trusted by outdoor enthusiasts worldwide, ICECO is your ultimate overland companion.

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Prosecutors’ foreign-related work in focus

BEIJING, March 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

The intensified multilateral and bilateral exchanges between China and other countries and regions have led to an increase in foreign-related legal cases in the country, which has made the importance and urgency of strengthening foreign-related procuratorial work more prominent, said Ying Yong, prosecutor-general of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate.

As high-level opening-up further advances, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises and citizens are venturing into the world, and China’s development interests are expanding overseas at a faster pace. As a result, the country has witnessed an increase in the number, types and areas of foreign-related legal cases, and the demand for legal support from the State, enterprises, and citizens is growing, posing new and higher requirements for strengthening foreign-related procuratorial work, Ying, prosecutor-general of the SPP, said in an exclusive interview with China Daily, on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions.

Also, foreign-related procuratorial work will attach great importance to combating transnational economic crimes, especially money laundering, illegal foreign exchange transactions, counterfeiting and infringement of intellectual property rights, to foster a world-class and market-oriented business environment supported by a sound legal framework, Ying said.

“We will equally protect the legitimate rights and interests of various domestic and foreign business entities in accordance with the law,” Ying said. “We will uphold equal protection of various types of economic entities involving both domestic and foreign capital in line with the law, and hold those who infringe upon the property rights and legitimate interests of various economic entities equally accountable.”

He said foreign-related procuratorial work is an important duty of procuratorial organs, a vital part of prosecution work, and an important aspect of the country’s foreign-related rule of law. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, the CPC Central Committee has attached great importance to foreign-related rule of law and made a series of major decisions and plans.

On Nov 14, the national conference on foreign-related procuratorial work was held in Shanghai, marking the first meeting convened by the SPP specially dedicated to foreign-related procuratorial work.

In December, the SPP also published a guideline on strengthening foreign-related procuratorial work, based on broad research and investigation and extensive consultations, to effectively enhance the quality and efficiency of related work.

“Foreign-related procuratorial work must effectively shoulder a heavier responsibility in serving high-quality development and opening-up, more forcefully safeguarding the country’s development interests, as well as protecting the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens,” Ying said.

Meanwhile, foreign-related procuratorial work also aims to lawfully safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of various entities such as Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas.

Prosecutorial authorities will coordinate with relevant departments to help enterprises solve legal issues abroad, and promote the better use of legal tools by overseas enterprises to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, Ying said.

“By strengthening coordination among different departments and enforcing international judicial cooperation, we will jointly build a strong legal support chain to protect China’s overseas interests, and protect the legitimate rights and interests and production and living order of various entities such as Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas,” he said.

As noted by Ying, procuratorial work will also better serve high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative by strengthening communication, exchanges and information sharing with procuratorial organs in countries taking part in the BRI. Efforts will also be made to continuously implement procuratorial policies that support and guarantee the development of free-trade zones and the Hainan Free Trade Port.

Furthermore, procuratorial authorities will further deepen international judicial exchanges and cooperation as judicial exchanges and cooperation are a crucial part of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, Ying said.

“We have actively promoted high-level mutual visits among procuratorial authorities to expand the circle of friends,” Ying said.

On Oct 28, Ying called for procuratorial authorities in China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to increase exchanges and cooperation, during his speech delivered at the opening of the 14th China-ASEAN Prosecutors General Conference held in Singapore.

Also, meetings and exchanges with prosecutors-general and chairmen of judicial committees of more than 20 countries have been held in 2024. So far, the SPP has signed bilateral cooperation agreements with law enforcement and judicial agencies in 100 countries and regions worldwide.

Ying said procuratorial authorities will enhance practical cooperation with foreign prosecutorial authorities in combating transnational crimes and further intensify efforts to combat cross-border telecommunications fraud crimes.

“We will vigorously crack down on violent terrorist forces, ethnic separatist forces and religious extremist forces, and jointly punish international drug trafficking, cross-border gambling, online terrorist activities, telecommunications fraud, cross-border human trafficking, illegal border crossings and cross-border illegal sand mining,” he said.

In April last year, the SPP, together with six other departments, jointly formulated the Provisions on Several Issues Concerning the Implementation of the International Criminal Judicial Assistance Law of the People’s Republic of China, further standardizing procedures for international criminal judicial assistance. After its implementation, 293 criminal judicial assistance cases were handled last year.

He added that it’s necessary to actively participate in the formulation of foreign-related laws and regulations, as well as international rules.

“We will actively join discussions on important issues in international organizations and institutions, engage in the formulation of international rules in areas such as ecological environment protection, financial regulation, cyber governance, intellectual property protection, international economic and trade, as well as negotiations on criminal judicial assistance, extradition, and the transfer of sentenced persons treaties,” Ying said.

In 2024, the SPP participated in negotiations and consultations on the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime and three criminal judicial assistance treaties.

Court Rules Voting Rights Restriction on Young Poong as Unlawful

Most Resolutions from Korea Zinc’s Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting Suspended… A Big Win for Young Poong and MBK Partners

A Green Light for Securing Control Over Korea Zinc

SEOUL, South Korea, March 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The court has ruled that restricting Young Poong’s voting rights at Korea Zinc’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on January 23 was unlawful, suspending the effectiveness of most resolutions passed, including the resolution to impose a cap on the number of directors.

Furthermore, as Young Poong’s voting rights restriction was deemed illegal, the duties of the seven Korea Zinc-nominated directors, who were appointed through a process marred by significant procedural defects, have also been suspended.

On March 7, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Division 50 granted Young Poong and MBK Partners’ injunction request to suspend the resolutions of Korea Zinc’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, ruling that “Under Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act, restricting Young Poong’s voting rights in Korea Zinc is unlawful.” The court consequently suspended the effectiveness of the resolutions on:

Article 1-2: Establishing a cap on the number of directors
Article 1-4: Stock split
Article 1-6: Appointment of the board chair from among outside directors
Article 1-7: Amendment of the dividend record date
Article 1-8: Introduction of quarterly dividends

Additionally, the seven directors nominated by Korea Zinc have been prohibited from exercising their duties as outside directors.

With this ruling, while the resolution to amend the articles of incorporation to introduce cumulative voting (Article 1-1) remains effective, the cap on the number of directors (set at 19) has been nullified, and the seven Korea Zinc-nominated directors can no longer perform their duties.

This decision paves the way for Young Poong and MBK Partners, the largest shareholders, to secure control over Korea Zinc.

Young Poong and MBK Partners welcomed the court’s decision to grant the injunction.

At Korea Zinc’s annual general meeting, expected in late March, a new board of directors will be elected through cumulative voting. Young Poong and MBK Partners have already submitted a shareholder proposal nominating 17 director candidates.

A representative from Young Poong and MBK Partners stated, “We will make every effort to restore corporate governance, shareholder value, and corporate value at Korea Zinc through a fair and transparent annual general meeting.”

Proteus powered Hindalco digital manufacturing platform wins this year’s national manufacturing leadership award

SINGAPORE, March 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — #dltledgers collaboration with its client, Hindalco Industries Limited (Hindalco), an Aditya Birla Group company is one of mutual success. A case study where its client, Hindalco has been honored with the 2025 Leadership Award for Manufacturing Excellence at the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave. This recognition highlights Hindalco’s pioneering efforts in contract manufacturing digitalization, made possible through its collaboration with #dltledgers. By leveraging advanced digital transformation, Hindalco has redefined operational efficiency, visibility, and sustainability in contract manufacturing – an essential pillar of India’s manufacturing growth.

#dltledgers is a global multi-party collaboration platform offering state of the art solutions in Multi-tier supply chain, Sustainability, Compliance and Digital finance. The enterprise offers clarity through the seamless virtualization of invisible data points across the value chain. #dltledgers flagship product, Proteus, enhances collaboration and authenticity, leveraging advanced virtualization technologies in Gen AI, Blockchain and Web3 frameworks to streamline data sharing, improve visibility and ensure global compliance.

As Government of India’s, “Made in India” cements its position as a global manufacturing powerhouse, with a projected 4.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the sector, leading enterprises like Hindalco are building global competitive advantage with cutting-edge digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency and ensure end-to-end value chain visibilityContract manufacturing and tolling visibility is now a strategic imperative, unlocking cost leadership, agility, and compliance in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

Pioneering Contract Manufacturing Visibility with Multi-Party Collaboration

#dltledgers initiative assisted its client, Hindalco’s transformation into a multi-party shared data collaboration, which has redefined contract manufacturing operations with inclusion of its ecosystem. Through this initiative, Hindalco has gained immediate cost advantage, real-time visibility across its value chain, seamless collaboration across multiple stakeholders external to the company, and automated compliance management, ensuring optimal efficiency, transparency and sustainability in its supply chain.

This breakthrough was made possible through Proteus, the cutting-edge blockchain-enabled data exchange platform that drives multi-party transactional efficiency with ease. By leveraging Proteus, the client has established seamless supplier collaboration, real-time production tracking, and automated compliance management, ensuring unparalleled transparency and efficiency in contract manufacturing. By eliminating inefficiencies, digitizing contract management, and integrating sustainability tracking into supply chain processes, few of the immediate benefits are 12-15% reduction in operational costs, 50% decrease in manual workflows, enhanced compliance with regulatory and environmental standards, real-time visibility across the supply chain, improved scrap and unprocessed material management in sub-contracting, increased efficiency in packaging material usage, optimized delivery management for reduced lead times and costs.

As a testament to the successful collaboration with #dltledgers, Poorav Sheth, CDIO of Hindalco Industries said, “This award is how collaboration and innovation can drive agility in solving complex business challenges. I am truly proud of the ownership demonstrated by our management and manufacturing teams at Hindalco in embracing these series of transformations for a more collaborated ecosystem. The Proteus platform from #dltledgers has enabled rapid deployment of multi-party collaboration capabilities, and we are excited about the opportunities it unlocks for our ecosystem.”

Championing Sustainability & Green Aluminium Initiatives

Hindalco’s remit goes beyond operational efficiency—it is setting new industry 4.0 benchmarks for green alumina manufacturing. By embedding sustainability metrics into its contract manufacturing processes, Hindalco is actively contributing to India’s green aluminium initiative and advancing circular economy goals and contributing to climate change initiatives globally.

The ability to monitor and manage compliance in real-time ensures adherence to environmental regulations, reduces carbon footprint, and supports waste minimization efforts. With deep tier visibility, multi-tier supply chain reach via collaboration, Hindalco ensures that every partner in the contract manufacturing ecosystem aligns with stringent sustainability and compliance standards. Here, Proteus helps in a democratised approach towards shared data collaboration – it works with its cutting edge hyperconnect technology that supports a distributed software architecture and decentralises the services not for the principal alone, But, each entity in its value chain.

A Defining Moment for India’s Manufacturing Future

The award acknowledges Hindalco’s digital leadership and its industry leadership; key drivers of this transformation, reinforcing their role in shaping the future of India’s manufacturing ecosystem. Multi-party transactional efficiency is no longer an aspiration but a necessity, enabling organizations to navigate complex supply chains with greater agility.

Samir Neji, Chief Product Officer of dltledgers quips, “Our client, Hindalco’s success demonstrates the transformative impact of multi-party multi-tier collaboration in modern manufacturing. With Proteus, they have the ability to service across the value chain, its distributed SDK across the value chain, collaborating every inch of its value chain is a powerful method in democratising the software and making it available. These are cutting edge web 3.0 technology, a competitive advantage for cost leadership. These value chain collaboration showcases how enterprises can leverage ecosystem collaboration technology to streamline operations and build more resilient, compliant, and future-ready ecosystem.”

Proteus demonstrates how multi-party collaboration and digital transformation can drive cost leadership, compliance, sustainability, and competitive advantage. “As companies worldwide navigate increasingly complex supply chains, bilateral regulatory tariff and related challenges, Hindalco’s achievement serves as a model for enterprises seeking to future-proof their operations and embrace a technology-driven manufacturing ecosystem and we feel elated to have played our role”, Samir Neji, #dltledgers added .

About Hindalco Industries Limited

Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is a global leader in aluminium and copper manufacturing. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and digital excellence, Hindalco is driving the next era of responsible manufacturing, delivering cutting-edge solutions that optimize performance across industries.

Education is a Pathway Toward Human Rights and Empowerment for Women and Girls Everywhere

International Women’s Day Statement by Education Cannot Wait’s Yasmine Sherif

NEW YORK, March 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On International Women’s Day, Education Cannot Wait joins our partners worldwide in calling for human rights and empowerment for women and girls everywhere.

Education is lifesaving for girls and women everywhere.
Education is lifesaving for girls and women everywhere.

Empowerment starts with an education. Worldwide, women still account for almost two-thirds of all adults unable to read, according to UNESCO. The challenge becomes even more severe on the frontlines of armed conflict, climate change and forced displacement, where approximately 234 million children in crisis contexts (half of whom are girls) require our urgent support in accessing quality education.

In Afghanistan an entire generation of girls is being systematically denied their right to an education, and thus deliberately disempowered. About 2.5 million Afghan girls are out of school today according to UNESCO. That’s 2.5 million people denied their right to develop and their capacity to help rebuild a nation that has suffered far too long.

This week, a new feature film titled ‘Rule Breakers’ highlights the stories of hope, courage and resilience of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team. In real life, ECW’s Global Champion Somaya Faruqi led that team to victory in competitions around the world. Today, she has joined a long list of leading global advocates to call on leaders to listen to #AfghanGirlsVoices and call for a return to equality and equal access to quality education for all the girls and women of Afghanistan.

Education is also fundamental in claiming and protecting human rights. Today, we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a defining commitment to ensuring human rights for women everywhere.

“Investing in formal and non-formal education and training for girls and women, with its exceptionally high social and economic return, has proved to be one of the best means of achieving sustainable development and economic growth that is both sustained and sustainable.” ~ Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Education is the most important investment of all: a quality education for every girl means empowerment of every woman. It is not a short-cut, nor an unattainable dream. Education is the path.

 

Shaping The Future: Celebrating Women In Technology This International Women’s Day


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 March 2025 – This International Women’s Day, with its powerful theme of “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” it’s important to reflect on the trailblazing women who’ve shaped our world today. One of those women is Marie Van Brittan Brown, a name that should be synonymous with innovation in home security.

In 1966, Marie, a nurse working long shifts in a neighbourhood plagued by slow police response times, co-invented the world’s first home security system. Her groundbreaking design, which included a closed-circuit television system, a two-way communication feature, and even a remote-controlled door lock revolutionised the way we think about safety at home, becoming the blueprint for modern smart security.

At Arlo, we recognise the significant impact of Marie Van Brittan Brown’s work, and it continues to inspire our mission to provide personalised, smart and easy to use solutions. Our relentless commitment to home security is driven by industry first innovations with our advanced AI and Computer Vision capabilities, including person recognition with Arlo Secure Plus. Furthering Marie’s ambition for personal safety, the Arlo Secure Person Recognition feature allows customers to know exactly who is on their property, bringing peace of mind and security.

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Marie’s incredible impact and recognise the role technology plays in empowering women. Her invention wasn’t just a step forward for home security—it was a step toward equality, giving everyone the right to feel safe and secure. We believe in protecting your everything – exactly as Marie set out to do. Thanks to her ingenuity, we can now deliver cutting edge technology that keeps families, homes, and businesses secure every day.

Happy International Women’s Day from Arlo!

Hashtag: #ArloTechnologies #womenintechnology

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About Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Arlo is an award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the ways in which people can protect everything that matters to them with advanced home, business, and personal security solutions. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience and product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day. Arlo’s cloud-based platform provides users with visibility, insight, and a powerful means to help protect and connect in real-time with the people and things that matter most, from any location with a Wi-Fi or a cellular connection. Arlo has recently launched several categories of award-winning connected devices, software, and services. These include wire-free, smart Wi-Fi and LTE-enabled security cameras, video doorbells, floodlights, security system, and Arlo’s subscription services: Arlo Secure and Arlo Safe.

With a mission to bring users peace of mind, Arlo is as passionate about protecting user privacy as it is about safeguarding homes and families. Arlo is committed to implementing industry standards for data protection designed to keep users’ personal information private and in their control. Arlo provides enhanced controls for user data, supports privacy legislation, keeps user data safely secure, and puts security at the forefront of company culture.

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