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One Planet Group Kicks Off “Holidays with a Purpose”

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Empowering Global and Local Educational Initiatives Through Employee-Led Philanthropy

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — One Planet Group is thrilled to kick off the annual Holidays with a Purpose campaign, an employee-driven initiative that channels the festive spirit into philanthropic action. This special program, conceived and championed by our dedicated team members, aims to raise $200,000+ in support of two exceptional organizations: Starfish International and Parent University. The One Planet Group employees are not only the heart behind this effort but also contribute significantly through their donations, demonstrating their deep commitment to impactful giving during the holiday season.

“As we gather this holiday season, we are profoundly grateful for the chance to enhance our celebrations by supporting the outstanding work of Starfish International and Parent University,” stated Payam Zamani, Founder of One Planet Group. “It is a genuine honor to collaborate with Mam-Yassin Sarr and Michael O’Neal, founders of these inspiring organizations and cherished friends of my wife, Gouya, and myself.”

The campaign, running through December 31, 2024, includes a commitment by One Planet Group to match each donation up to $100,000 in the hopes of doubling the impact of this campaign.

Starfish International and Parent University believe that education is foundational to improving our world. Starfish International is committed to the empowerment of young women and girls in The Gambia, unlocking their potential and enabling them to contribute meaningfully to society. Similarly, Parent University based in Savannah, GA, plays a critical role by fostering robust partnerships between parents and educational institutions, thereby strengthening the fabric of the community. This concerted effort by both organizations not only highlights the global and local importance of education but also reflects the deep commitment of their founders and teams who have dedicated their lives to this cause. To view humanity as a “mine rich in gems” underscores that through education, we can reveal and utilize these treasures for the betterment of society.

Over the years, Holidays with a Purpose has raised over $2.2 million, benefiting organizations like Lidé Haiti, Tahirih Justice Center, FEED, and MONA foundation. One Planet Group is thankful for the generosity of its employees, customers, partners, and friends who have always generously given to this effort and looks forward to once again partnering this holiday season to promote the important work of these two organizations.

One Planet Group believes that integrating business ventures with efforts focused on the betterment of the world can propel our work to greater heights. This is a fusion of spiritual values with business strategies which attempts to bring about a meaningful contribution to society while also elevating our professional lives to something much more fulfilling.

One Planet Group invites all to a live event featuring the founders of Starfish International and Parent University on December 12th at 9 AM PST via online streaming, where representatives from both organizations will share more details about their efforts. To learn more about Holidays with a Purpose and to join this campaign please visit holidayswithapurpose.org.

About One Planet Group
‍One Planet Group is a closely held private equity firm that owns a suite of technology and media businesses while also investing in early-stage companies. Owned and operated businesses span a variety of industries including ad tech, prop tech, publishing, and media. One Planet Group’s mission is to support strong business ideas while building an ethos that helps improve society and give back to communities. The company’s investment portfolio includes a diverse group of innovative tech-enabled products and solutions. Investing primarily in high-growth early-stage entities, emphasizing companies that aspire to ‘Innovation + Intention.’ One Planet Group was founded by entrepreneur Payam Zamani in 2015. With offices and employees in over ten countries, its global headquarters is in Walnut Creek, California. For more information, visit oneplanetgroup.com. 

About Parent University
Parent University is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the bond between schools and the wider community. Their mission focuses on enhancing student learning by fostering strong community-school connections and enabling parents to collaboratively support and nurture their children’s educational journeys. This initiative provides support and guidance aimed at ensuring family success, offering various programs that cater to the educational needs of parents and children alike. For more information, visit parentuniversitysav.org.

About Starfish International
Starfish International is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a well-rounded and quality education for Gambian girls and boys. Working annually with 100 girls and 35 boys, Starfish International has been in service for 12 years, uplifting, educating, accompanying, and providing a safe haven for their students’ growth, well-being, and development. Starfish’s mission is to uplift Gambian girls by providing them with a world-class education that is focused on service to humanity while at the same time providing international service-learning opportunities for volunteers. The values and the five qualities highlighted at Starfish International are nobility, independence, courtesy, knowledge, and service. As an organization, its major achievement is to have graduated and impacted over 900 students who are now doctors, teachers, lawyers, nurses, and many other professionals in their respective fields. Their three significant areas of impact are education, health, and agriculture, with a focus on mentorship, entrepreneurship, character development, scholarship opportunities, leadership training, career counseling, public speaking, and community service. For more information, visit starfishinternational.org.

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Bita Milanian, Head of Communications & PR, One Planet Group
pr (at) oneplanetgroup.com
(925) 237-9036

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Xinhua Silk Road: SE. China’s Nanping City empowers green dev’t through integrated measures focusing on Wuyishan National Park

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BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In recent years, the city of Nanping in southeast China’s Fujian Province has taken integrated measures to promote comprehensive development of Wuyishan National Park, embarking on a characteristic path of green and high-quality development.

Located in Fujian and Jiangxi provinces, Wuyishan National Park was officially designated among the first batch of national parks in China in 2021.

To better preserve the park, Nanping City has demarcated a conservation and development belt peripheral to the park area (hereinafter referred to as “the Belt”), striving to build the Belt into a modern demonstration area for harmonious coexistence between human and nature, and to further promote the city’s green development.

In 2023, the city has compiled an overall plan for the development of the Belt, as well as three special studies focusing on the Belt’s ecological protection, green development, and improvement of people’s livelihood.

Since 2023, Nanping has planned the first batch of 16 projects in 6 categories with a total investment of 4.89 billion yuan (about 674.82 million U.S. dollars), better leveraging its natural and cultural resources including scenic spots, characteristic villages and towns, historical culture, rural landscapes and so on.

This year, Nanping City further issued an implementation plan on integrated reform of institutional innovation for the Belt, clarifying the main tasks and sorting out a list of 48 key items and their responsible parties, so as to ensure the implementation of the reform.

Promoting innovations on the transformation of ecological value and the cultivation of green industries, the city has made solid efforts toward green and high-quality development of the entire region.

Based on its ecological landscape and profound cultural heritage, Nanping has made full use of the ecological and brand advantages of the national park to build an industrial circle of cultural and tourism integration along the Belt.

The city has also been upgrading its tourism business forms and releasing new products for cultural tourism. For instance, the Wuyishan National Park No.1 Scenic Byway was launched in May, and the Chong Yang Creek Trail started trial operation in September, both promoting tourism development while contributing to ecological protection.

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The 2024 HLF Summit Kicks Off in Taiwan to Address Innovation for a Resilient Society

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HSINCHU, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amid escalating global challenges such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and aging populations, the world is endeavoring to build more resilient societies. For the first time, Taiwan hosted representatives from the world’s top innovation ecosystems of over 20 countries at the 2024 High Level Forum (HLF) Summit, held in Hsinchu, Taiwan’s Silicon Valley. Hosted by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), this milestone event brings together industry leaders, academic scholars, and research experts from the U.S., Canada, France, Finland, Sweden, Israel, Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan to address urgent global issues through innovation.

“This year’s summit, themed with Innovation Ecosystems for Resilient Society, aims to strengthen societal resilience against emerging global challenges, from geopolitical shifts to demographic changes,” said Stephen Su, Senior Vice President of ITRI and Co-chair of the 2024 HLF Summit. “Taiwan’s strong foundation in the semiconductor industry and expanding innovation portfolio has positioned us as a critical driver of global resilient growth. Through long-standing international collaborations, ITRI is committed to strengthening Taiwan’s role in global supply chains and energizing industry with continuous innovation,” he stressed.

Julie Galland, director of CEA Research & Technology Division, and Chair of the HLF Summit, highlighted the forum’s unique role as a catalyst for innovation, underscoring its importance as a platform for in-depth discussions on technology, industry, and policy. “This year’s theme emphasizes the need for global cooperation in building resilient societies capable of navigating future challenges. Taiwan’s world-class semiconductor industry and rapidly advancing innovation ecosystem provide valuable insights for the international community.” Julie Galland further noted that HLF is working to expand its global influence by connecting more resources and members worldwide to foster greater international collaboration and resilience.

ITRI President Edwin Liu expressed pride in hosting this year’s HLF in Hsinchu, welcoming innovation leaders from 20 countries to Taiwan. “This event marks the first time the HLF has taken place in Taiwan, establishing it as a hub to strengthen the network of innovation communities,” he said. “ITRI hopes that this milestone will expand Taiwan’s global visibility and impact while accelerating opportunities for technology partnerships, talent exchange, and regional cooperation.”

The 2024 HLF Summit placed a spotlight on Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), sparking lively discussions on resilience. Keynote speakers included Patrick Bressler, Director of International Cooperation, Fraunhofer Mikroelektronik; Nicky Lu, Chairman of Etron Technology; John Lee, Managing Director of Merck Group in Taiwan; and Peter Wu, General Manager of ASUS Cloud & TWSC. Other international participants included Amit Kapoor, Honorary Chairman at Institute for Competitiveness, India; and Harvin Moore, Principal of Frontera Technology Ventures. Experts from around the world gathered to share insights and experiences to drive global innovation growth.

About the High Level Forum (HLF)
The High Level Forum (HLF) is an international network of innovation ecosystems founded in 2012 by the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) in Grenoble, known as the “Silicon Valley of France.” The HLF has grown to include 69 key innovation ecosystems and science parks worldwide, connecting industry, government, academia, and research communities. For the past 12 years, it has served as a key exchange hub, hosting annual summits each November. Professor Gou-Chung Chi, from Taiwan, participated as early as 2012, and ITRI became a formal member in 2017.

About ITRI
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions aiming to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan’s industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. To address market needs and global trends, it has launched its 2035 Technology Strategy and Roadmap that focuses on innovation development in Smart Living, Quality Health, Sustainable Environment, and Resilient Society.

Over the years, ITRI has been dedicated to incubating startups and spinoffs, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branch offices in the U.S., Germany, Japan, and Thailand in an effort to extend its R&D scope and promote international cooperation across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.itri.org/eng.

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Office of Marketing Communications, ITRI
+886-3-591-8406
aiyunwu@itri.org.tw

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ETOE Unveils Innovative Projectors with Built-in Google TV for AV Enthusiasts – Developed by Anker’s Former Head of Projectors

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BERLIN, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ETOE (Easy to Enjoy) is the first LCD projector brand with Google TV authorization, founded and developed by Jeric Li, who has 15-year experience in R&D of projection. As the first manager of laser projectors and the previous lead of Anker’s projection category, Jeric has successfully led to several groundbreaking products, including the world’s first coke-can-shaped projector, the first Android TV projector, and the first fully sealed LCD projector, all of which have received unanimous praise from users.

Sourced from renowned manufacturers including Acer, Koda, and SoftBank, ETOE ensures quality and reliability in every device. Since its establishment in September 2021, ETOE has concentrated on sales in the US and Japan, where it has achieved notable recognition as a Top-three Projector Brand in Japan and a Bestseller on Rakuten.

In November 2024, ETOE will enter the EU market with two newly-released standout products: the Seal Pro and E3 Pro, aimed at providing state-of-the-art AV solutions to customers worldwide.

Seal Pro: A Google TV projector with Netflix certification, allowing easy streaming of favorite channels. It features smart voice control for added convenience, 1000 ANSI lumens of brightness and native 1080P for stunning visuals, a built-in Chromecast with TOF autofocus and keystone correction for hassle-free casting and ultimate flexibility.E3 Pro: With autofocus and keystone correction for an enhanced movie experience, the 150″ 3000:1 all-in-one fully-sealed projector boasts 600 ANSI lumens of brightness and 1080P resolution for crystal-clear visuals, a built-in Android TV with Netflix certification for easy channel access, and HDR10+ and HLG support for perfectly balanced highlights and shadows.

Pricing and Availability

The new projectors will be available from November 19th on Geekbuying.com, Geekbuying.pl, Geekmaxi.com, Geekmall.com and Amazon.com with great discounts. All ETOE’s projectors are licensed for Google TV. Stay tuned for more new releases:

Starfish: A fully sealed Android TV 11.0 projector with a touch-sensor nightlight, projecting vertically onto the ceiling with a 140° rotation.Dolphin: A coke-can-sized Google TV projector with Netflix certification and 3-hour battery life. It will be released in December 2024.

About ETOE

ETOE is dedicated to enhancing audiovisual enjoyment for movie chasers, gaming enthusiasts, and tournament fans. Whether for home parties, karaoke, or outdoor movies, ETOE aims to meet customers’ diverse projection needs.

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