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CUHK-Shenzhen reviews 10 years of achievements

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BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A report from China Daily

As The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen marks its 10th anniversary, the institution has swiftly risen as a leading educational force in the Chinese mainland, carving a niche with its visionary educational philosophy, robust talent recruitment, interdisciplinary approach, internationalization, and whole-person development.

“We benchmarked ourselves against world-class universities from the very beginning, taking on the mission of exploring valuable experiences for the comprehensive reform of higher education in China,” said Professor Xu Yangsheng, CUHK-Shenzhen’s founding president and a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

“Establishing an international university in Shenzhen, China’s hub of technological advancement in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, by collaborating with a prestigious Hong Kong university allows us to complement each other’s strengths in talent cultivation, scientific research, and technology transfer, thereby achieving rapid progress,” Xu explained.

“Our university was founded with a macro-perspective, grasping global development trends, including the demands that international politics, economics and technology impose on regional and national development strategies. We actively respond to the strategic needs of China and the Greater Bay Area,” he added.

Global talent

In a decade, CUHK-Shenzhen has established itself as a magnet for global academic talent. With a firm commitment to attract a top-tier faculty, the university has recruited more than 650 renowned scholars, including six Nobel laureates, more than 40 academicians and 100 national-level experts.

Recently, Elsevier, a global information analytics company, and the Stanford University released the 2024 list of the world’s top 2 percent scientists. CUHK-Shenzhen has 44 scientists making the Lifetime Scientific Impact Ranking and 65 scientists on the Annual Scientific Impact Ranking.

The university’s student body has also attracted attention. Over the past nine years, CUHK-Shenzhen has consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Guangdong province for admissions based on gaokao (the national college entrance exam) results. In most provinces, its minimum scores for liberal arts and sciences fall within the top 1 percent and 2 percent.

Innovation

One of CUHK-Shenzhen’s standout features is its commitment to interdisciplinary education and research.

Xu said that from the beginning, CUHK-Shenzhen conducted in-depth research into disciplinary trends and national and regional needs, focusing its academic planning on emerging and interdisciplinary fields.

“Its flat organizational structure, with no departmental divisions, encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration, increasing both efficiency and creativity,” he added.

To date, CUHK-Shenzhen offers 28 undergraduate programs, focusing on emerging fields such as big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, biomedicine, materials science and energy. By balancing fundamental disciplines with new applied sciences, CUHK-Shenzhen has fostered a unique academic ecosystem where research drives social progress.

Several of the university’s key disciplines, including economics, AI and data science, biomedicine, and materials chemistry, are on par with those at leading global universities. Seven of CUHK-Shenzhen’s disciplines rank in the top 1 percent globally in the Essential Science Indicators database, and its computer science program ranks 10th among domestic universities in CS Rankings.

Internationalization

From its inception, internationalization has been central to CUHK-Shenzhen’s identity. With 150 partnerships with prestigious institutions worldwide, the university has created a vibrant global network, fostering student and faculty exchanges, joint research initiatives and academic collaborations.

“An international university must not only increase academic exchanges with foreign universities in the traditional sense, but also create a holistic international education system,” Xu added.

To achieve this, CUHK-Shenzhen adopts international teaching systems and quality review mechanisms, incorporating original and internationally recognized textbooks and uses English as the primary language of instruction.

A clear teaching plan, measurable learning outcomes and assessment standards have been established, and an outcomes-based approach is employed to cultivate students’ problem-solving, independent thinking and innovative abilities, Xu said.

The university also enhances its academic exchanges and collaboration with globally renowned institutions, creating international joint innovation platforms and improving mechanisms for faculty exchange and resource sharing.

CUHK-Shenzhen has built a full-cycle innovation ecosystem covering basic research, technical breakthroughs, industrial application, tech financing and talent support.

This includes 95 research institutes and key laboratories, three of which are Nobel Prize labs, focusing on areas such as robotics and AI, big data, bioinformatics, new materials and energy sciences. It has undertaken more than 370 national-level projects and more than 1,000 international projects.

Liberal education

CUHK-Shenzhen inherits CUHK’s 60-year tradition of college-based and whole-person education, establishing seven residential colleges and implementing a four-year liberal education curriculum.

“CUHK-Shenzhen places students at the forefront of its mission,” Xu said. “Residential colleges create a community space that integrates living, learning and socializing. Through various informal cultural and practical activities, students’ education is enriched and their horizons broadened.”

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Yeastar Unveils PBX-inbuilt Hotel Management Module to Transform Hotel Operations

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XIAMEN, China, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yeastar, a global leader in Unified Communications (UC) solutions, has launched a groundbreaking Hotel Management module integrated into its P-Series Phone System. Tailored for small and medium-sized hotels, this new feature combines hospitality communications with lightweight property management to streamline hotel daily operations and enhance guest satisfaction.

The Hotel Management Module provides a comprehensive suite of hospitality-centric features with dedicated service panels. With it, hotel staff can efficiently manage room assignments, guest check-ins/outs, housekeeping updates, wake-up calls, room moves, service billing, and more day-to-day operations with just a few clicks in one unified interface.  Back-office features such as custom room status, class of service, guest stay history, call accounting, and branded invoice are also included to further optimize workflows.

For small-scale hotels, the PBX-inbuilt hotel management provides a cost-efficient way to simplify day-to-day hotel operations without incurring the high costs of traditional property management systems. Hotel staff can effortlessly handle guest services, room management, and hotel communications in one unified system, eliminating the complexity of juggling multiple platforms. This ease of use reduces training time and improves operational efficiency, ultimately enhancing the guest experience.

“The addition of the Hotel Management module to our P-Series Phone System underscores Yeastar’s commitment to delivering value-added hotel communications solution,” said Arya Zhou, Head of Global Sales at Yeastar. “As hotels seek to enhance their operational efficiency and guest experience, our all-in-one solution offers the tools they need to succeed in a competitive market.”

Key Advantages of Yeastar P-Series Phone System for Hospitality

Unify all future-proof UC capabilities for scalable business growth, including PBX, call center, live chat, SMS, omnichannel messaging, Linkus UC Clients, and more.PBX-inbuilt Hotel Management module for lightweight hotel managementSupport a wide range of PMS integrations including Oracle Hospitality OperaSupport auto-provisioning 400+ popular hotel phone models in the marketEffortless deployment & excellent compatibility in different hotel setups

About Yeastar

Yeastar makes digital value easily accessible from ownership and adoption to daily usage and management by transforming how businesses connect and communicate. Yeastar has established itself as a leading provider of UC solutions with a strong ecosystem, a global network of channel partners, and over 450,000 customers worldwide. For more information about Yeastar or to become a Yeastar partner, please visit https://www.yeastar.com/.

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29,999,999,950 LTSC Transferred to Bluegrace Energy Bolivia Administrative Escrow Digital Wallet on Jan 10, 2025, at 05:46:24 AM UTC

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The underlying contract for billions of metric tonnes of voluntary market carbon offset was executed on Jan 1, 2025, and the transaction completed on Jan 10, 2025, marks a significant step forward in establishing LTSC as the foremost stablecoin digital currency facilitating seamless exchange between carbon offset providers and sellers.

Mr. Jean Bilala, Executive Chairman of Letscoin, stated that he is ready to proceed to the final step of the conversion of LTSC vs USDT. The contractual obligation and settlement of this placement will be done in parallel with the confirmation of the global carbon credit offset buyers.

When asked about the exit buyers’ confirmation and the market demand for this carbon credit offset, Dr. Thana Balan, the co-founder of LTSC, answered that the business is comprised of users that require carbon offsets. Given the global implementation of utilizing carbon credits to offset carbon footprints, this assists global businesses in achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

This process is ongoing, and it is a mandatory requirement that every industry producing a sizeable carbon footprint balances its carbon output with offsets. Industries such as airline operators, mining, oil & gas refining, and processing companies are all fully engaged. Any business that has a carbon footprint will need carbon credit offsets to operate in the very near future.

Regulations are already in place globally, which are implemented and followed. Letscoin is not alone in becoming the digital currency facilitator for this transaction. Associate, Kyoto Transformation Xchange (KTX), is developing a carbon credit tokenization system. This will include creating the system to identify measures and justify the value of the carbon footprint of all industries, land, agro facilities, reserve Amazon mapping, and more.

During their recent R&D technology meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, KTX introduced rocket science and AI drone facility owners to collaborate and execute their mission of being the associated partner of LTSC.

The achievement of LTSC being the digital exchange medium connecting the trade of carbon credit offsets between providers and the end buyer is an important move to the stability and sustainability of LTSC in the digital stablecoin race globally.

LTSC has structured the “payment gateway” algorithm, generated automatically, which will become a user-friendly online application that can be adopted by any level of basic digital competency. Dr. Thana’s team has the mission to implement plans to facilitate local exchange trading for goods and services that is easily accessible by using the complementary currency programs.

With the adoption of agriculture and forestry lands in Indonesia, Africa, and South America under the agro and carbon footprint mapping, significant milestones have been achieved.

When asked about the execution schedules, Dr. Thana said the execution will be divided into various sectors:

Preservation of carbon footprintTrading of carbon offsetDigitalization of carbon footprint and data management

“Our main focus will be completing the exit sales of the current contract with Bluegrace/LTSC/USDT for the 3 billion metric tonnes of carbon credit offsets. End buyers’ confirmation has been obtained for the tabletop meeting with Bluegrace, which has been requested for Jan 20, 2025, in Europe.”

LTSC believes this meeting will be a great achievement and herald the completion of all the contract commitments signed on Jan 1, 2025, to the executors and the global carbon exchange market.

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Empowering Businesses of All Sizes: MyGuava Business Offers a New Standard in Financial Solutions

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LONDON, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In today’s fast-growing world, businesses need more than traditional banking services – they require innovative financial tools tailored to their specific needs. MyGuava Business is focused on meeting these demands, offering a ground-breaking platform that caters to businesses of all sizes.

Tailored Solutions for Every Business Size

One of the defining features of MyGuava Business is its bespoke quality. The platform is designed to support businesses of every size and industry, offering flexibility that ensures no one is left behind. Start-ups and small businesses benefit from straightforward, easy-to-use tools that promote growth without unnecessary complexity.

Transparent and Competitive Pricing

At a time when hidden fees and unclear pricing structures are all too common, MyGuava Business stands apart with its transparent and competitive rates. Businesses can plan their budgets confidently, knowing there won’t be any unexpected costs. For small businesses, this affordability is an essential requirement.

Seamless Onboarding and User Experience

The platform’s user-friendly interface makes navigation intuitive, ensuring that even those without extensive technical expertise can get started quickly. Clear dashboards, always accessible customer support and step-by-step guidance make MyGuava Business a platform that any business can adopt with ease.

Comprehensive Product Offerings: Covering Every Aspect of the Financial Sector

MyGuava Business goes beyond traditional financial management by offering a diverse range of services that cover all payment needs, whether the business transacts in person or online. From business accounts simplifying cross-border payments to payment terminals, e-commerce solutions, cards, payment links and invoice creation, the platform provides businesses with versatile tools to seamlessly manage transactions.

Built In-House with Customer Needs in Mind

What truly sets MyGuava Business apart is that it is a comprehensive end-to-end payments solution provider – a direct result of its in-house development. Unlike many platforms that rely on third-party tools, every feature of MyGuava Business is purpose-built to meet the unique needs of its users.

A Vision for the Future of Business Finance

MyGuava Business is more than just a financial platform – it’s a partner in growth. By combining affordability, adaptability, and a customer-centric design, it offers businesses the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

In a world where adaptability and efficiency are crucial, MyGuava Business is the financial partner every business deserves. Discover more at myguava.com/business.

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