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Statement on reinstatement of barley exporters to China (Ministerial)

The Australian Government welcomes today’s announcement by China to re-register two of Australia’s important barley exporters.




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Inquiry to strengthen our Trade Agreements (Ministerial)

This week I asked the Joint Standing Committee for Trade and Investment Growth consider the Australian Government’s approach to negotiating trade and investment agreements with international partners.




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Australia set to welcome back Chinese group tours (Ministerial)

Today Australia has been reincluded on China’s list of approved outgoing group travel destinations.




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Regrow seeds new ways to reduce emissions

Regrow powers agriculture resilience by helping farmers and companies worldwide​ transform ​farming practices to reduce emissions across the agricultural supply chain.




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Boosting opportunities through Indonesian Skills Exchange Pilot Program (Ministerial)

From today Australian and Indonesian businesses and workers will have even greater opportunities to boost their skills and expertise, with the signing of an expanded Memorandum of Understanding on the Indonesia-Australia Skills Development Exchange Pilot.




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Deepening economic ties with our ASEAN partners (Ministerial)

The Australian Government is proud to announce the upgrading of the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA).




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Insight – Building resilient infrastructure in the Pacific Islands

There are opportunities for Australian companies to build sustainable resilient infrastructure in the Pacific and contribute to the region’s economic prosperity.




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Life experience sets tourism workforce up for success

Paronella Park credits its success to support from the local community and employees, particularly its older staff.




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Investment Southeast Asia (Ministerial)

The Australian Government has today launched Invested: Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 to deepen Australia's economic engagement with our region and ensure our shared future prosperity.




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Renewable energy advocates are angry at planned ISO NE move on MOPR

ISO New England outlined the "transition" proposal that will be submitted to FERC in the coming weeks. If allowed proceed, the MOPR would remain in effect for next year's capacity auction.




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MISO surprises with FERC Order 2222 implementation date

MISO's long implementation date for Order 2222 is another reason FERC should schedule a technical conference sooner than later.




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‘This is punitive’: Kansas Senate committee considers poison pill wind energy bills

Senators heard three hours of testimony from anti-wind sources and just one hour from proponents of renewable energy




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Ethanol isn’t as green as you might think, researchers say

The carbon intensity of corn ethanol supported by the U.S.'s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is likely at least 24% higher than gasoline, according to a




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Verisign Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us how the wide range of perspectives and experiences among our employees makes us stronger both as a company and as a steward of the internet. In honor of this month, we are proud to recognize the stories of three of our Hispanic employees, and the positive impact they […]

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Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report: DNIB.com Announces 359.3 Million Domain Name Registrations in the Third Quarter of 2023

Today, the latest issue of The Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report was released by DNIB.com, showing the third quarter of 2023 closed with 359.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 2.7 million domain name registrations, or 0.8%, compared to the second quarter of 2023. Domain name registrations also […]

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Verisign Provides Open Source Implementation of Merkle Tree Ladder Mode

The quantum computing era is coming, and it will change everything about how the world connects online. While quantum computing will yield tremendous benefits, it will also create new risks, so it’s essential that we prepare our critical internet infrastructure for what’s to come. That’s why we’re so pleased to share our latest efforts in […]

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Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report: DNIB.com Announces 359.8 Million Domain Name Registrations in the Fourth Quarter of 2023

Today, the latest issue of The Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report was released by DNIB.com, showing the fourth quarter of 2023 closed with 359.8 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 0.6 million domain name registrations, or 0.2%, compared to the third quarter of 2023. Domain name registrations also […]

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The Verisign Shared Registration System: A 25-Year Retrospective

Every day, there are tens of thousands of domain names registered across the globe – often as a key first step in creating a unique online presence. Making that experience possible for Verisign-operated top-level domains (TLDs) like .com and .net is a powerful and flexible technology platform first introduced 25 years ago. Thanks to the […]

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Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report: DNIB.com Announces 362.4 Million Domain Name Registrations in the First Quarter of 2024

Today, the latest issue of The Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report was released by DNIB.com, showing the first quarter of 2024 closed with 362.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 2.5 million domain name registrations, or 0.7%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Domain name registrations also […]

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Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report: DNIB.com Announces 362.4 Million Domain Name Registrations in the Second Quarter of 2024

Today, the latest issue of The Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report was released by DNIB.com, showing the second quarter of 2024 closed with 362.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2024. Domain name registrations increased by 5.8 million, or 1.6%, year over year. Check […]

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Verisign and ICANN Renew Root Zone Maintainer Service Agreement

On October 20th, ICANN and Verisign renewed the agreement under which Verisign will continue to act as Root Zone Maintainer for the Domain Name System (DNS) for another 8-year term. The Root Zone sits atop the hierarchical architecture of the DNS and is essential to virtually all internet navigation, acting as the dynamic, cryptographically secure, […]

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Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report: DNIB.com Announces 362.3 Million Domain Name Registrations in the Third Quarter of 2024

Today, the latest issue of The Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report was released by DNIB.com, showing the third quarter of 2024 closed with 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), a decrease of 0.1 million domain name registrations, or less than 0.05%, compared to the second quarter of 2024. Domain name […]

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Startup Helps Surgeons Target Breast Cancers With AI-Powered 3D Visualizations

A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumors, veins and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on, and better treat, breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based startup SimBioSys, converts routine black-and-white MRI images into spatially accurate, volumetric images of a patient’s breasts. It then illuminates Read Article




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Give AI a Look: Any Industry Can Now Search and Summarize Vast Volumes of Visual Data

Editor’s note: The name of NIM Agent Blueprints was changed to NVIDIA Blueprints in October 2024. All references to the name have been updated in this blog. Enterprises and public sector organizations around the world are developing AI agents to boost the capabilities of workforces that rely on visual information from a growing number of Read Article




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Jensen Huang to Discuss AI’s Future With Masayoshi Son at AI Summit Japan

NVIDIA and SoftBank Group CEOs to describe advancements in AI ecosystem, including generative AI, both in Japan and globally, at an exclusive event.




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Japan Tech Leaders Supercharge Sovereign AI With NVIDIA AI Enterprise and Omniverse

From call centers to factories to hospitals, AI is sweeping Japan. Undergirding it all: the exceptional resources of the island nation’s world-class universities and global technology leaders such as Fujitsu, The Institute of Science Tokyo, NEC and NTT. NVIDIA software — NVIDIA AI Enterprise for building and deploying AI agents and NVIDIA Omniverse for bringing Read Article






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Climate Change Brings Challenges for the CNMI: Stronger Storms, Coral Loss, and Health Risks

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Federated States of Micronesia President Panuelo Visits East-West Center

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East-West Center to Extend Collaboration in Pacific Islands Climate Resiliency Program

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EWC Announces Rejuvenation Plan for Pacific Islands Development Program

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Pacific Leaders Address Key Regional Issues at the 12th Pacific Islands Conference Of Leaders

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Former Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine Joins EWC Board

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East-West Center Welcomes First Cohort of PROJECT Governance Graduate Degree Fellows from the Pacific Islands

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East-West Center, US-ASEAN Business Council, and ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Launch New Edition of ASEAN Matters for America/America Matters for ASEAN

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New Report: Federated States of Micronesia Faces Stronger Storms, Health Threats, and Challenges for Atolls and Fisheries from Climate Change

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East-West Center, Report for the World Launch New Reporting Initiative for Pacific Islands

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The Pacific Islands Development Program at EWC: The Voyage Continues

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EWC to Oversee Close to $500,000 in NOAA Funding to Study Climate, Health, and Migration in Pacific Islands

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US Rep. Case: Preserving Pacific Islands Regionalism Critical Amid Geopolitical ‘Contest of Wills’

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12th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders to Convene in Honolulu in September

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US Government Officials Affirm US Commitment to Pacific Islands at East-West Center Event

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Growing Economists - Asian Development Bank, the Pacific Islands Development Program, and the East-West Center Join Forces in the Pacific

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In Hawai‘i and the Pacific Islands, Climate Change Means Billions of Dollars of Coastal Damage, Widespread Coral Death and Human Health Risks, Official US Assessment Finds

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New Project Supports Influencers Promoting Peace in Pakistan

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EWC Alumni Featured in Forbes’ '30 Under 30' List of Rising Asia Entrepreneurs

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East-West Center Disease Specialist Warns Hawaiʻi Residents: ‘This is Not the Time to Take Chances’

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Sen. Schatz: US Needs to ‘Step Up’ Pacific Islands Engagement

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