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Experience the “Splendid Silk Road” in Ningbo

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NINGBO, China, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In Ningbo, visitors can explore the Dunhuang Flying Apsara moving sand art picture that uniquely combines the functions of a Bluetooth headset charging dock and a night light. Additionally, you’ll find interactive digital humans inspired by the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, glasses-free 3D displays featuring representative cultural relics from Zhejiang, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces, as well as a delightful selection of breads from the French exhibition area and handcrafted goods, coffee, wine, and rose products from Central and Eastern European nations like Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia.

On October 25, the ninth Zhejiang Book Fair opened alongside the 2024 Maritime Silk Road Culture and Tourism Expo and the 2024 Ningbo International Tourism Expo at the Ningbo International Convention and Exhibition Center. In the Maritime Silk Road Culture and Tourism Expo exhibition area, countries and regions along the Land Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road showcased their cultures in their first joint exhibition, themed “Splendid Silk Road,” fostering a dialogue of civilizations across time and space.  

Ningbo, the departure port of the Maritime Silk Road, and Xi’an, the central city of the Land Silk Road, will jointly present an exhibition titled “Oriental Starting Point” at the Ningbo Museum starting November 26. This exhibition will run for over three months and will feature significant artifacts, including the “secret celadon” unearthed from the Famen Temple in Baoji, Shaanxi, gold and silver ware from the Shaanxi History Museum, human-faced fish pottery from the Yangshao Culture era, and representative relics from the Hemudu Site in Ningbo.

“This year marks the 10th anniversary of the successful application for World Heritage status for the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor and the Grand Canal. Ningbo and Xi’an have established close economic and cultural connections through the Grand Canal. Furthermore, the Maritime Silk Road, which is on the World Heritage tentative list, is showcased in this exhibition,” said Zhang Liang, curator of the Ningbo Museum.

This year also commemorates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. The cultural and tourism expo features a special section dedicated to French culture, including a French bakery that has attracted many visitors from China and abroad. Vincent Lemarchand, an honorary citizen of Ningbo and president of the Rouen-Ningbo Friendship Committee, attended the event, serving as a “promoter” for Ningbo’s cultural and tourism initiatives. He noted that Ningbo and Rouen have enjoyed frequent exchanges this year, with fruitful reciprocal visits between the two cities.

In the international exhibition area, several Central and Eastern European countries showcased their unique exhibits, including coffee, wine, and crystal handicrafts, all of which have been well-received by both domestic exhibitors and tourists. In the domestic exhibition area, cities along the Maritime Silk Road, such as Chongqing, Changsha, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Harbin, highlighted their diverse cultural features alongside their partner cities.

As one of the key cultural and tourism events in Zhejiang Province, the Maritime Silk Road Culture and Tourism Expo has been held for nine consecutive years, emerging as a vital platform for showcasing new achievements in the cultural prosperity of the port city, promoting exchanges and mutual learning among cities along the Maritime Silk Road, and facilitating mutually beneficial international cooperation in the cultural and tourism sectors.

Contact: Gu Jiayi
Phone: 0086-13906628336
E-mail: 185935214@qq.com

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DXC Technology Names Brad Novak as Chief Information Officer

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Veteran Technology Executive Joins DXC’s Leadership Team

ASHBURN, Va., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the appointment of Brad Novak as Chief Information Officer. Novak joins DXC’s leadership team, with a strong focus on leveraging AI throughout DXC operations. He will report to DXC’s Chief Administrative Officer, James Walker.

In this role, Novak will strategically embed AI across the infrastructure. He will also lead the team to integrate, standardize and consolidate various platforms, tools, and processes to enhance workforce productivity and operational efficiency. 

Novak is a senior technologist and brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, spanning application development, infrastructure and service management. He has worked at several global financial services firms, most recently Barclays, where he was the CTO for the Corporate and Investment Bank, leading technology architecture and strategy. Novak has also worked in Private Equity and Venture Capital, assessing investment opportunities and advising portfolio companies on their technology strategies.   

For more information DXC’s leadership team, visit here.

Forward Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements.” These statements represent current expectations and beliefs, and no assurance can be given that any result, goal or plan set forth in any forward-looking statement can or will be achieved. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements, many of which are outside of our control. For a written description of these factors, see the section titled “Risk Factors” in DXC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and any updating information in subsequent SEC filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

CONTACT: Mihir Bellamkonda, Media Relations, mihir.bellamkonda@dxc.com; Roger Sachs, Investor Relations, roger.sachs@dxc.com

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Class Action Filed Against Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (KSPI) – February 18, 2025 Deadline to Join – Contact The Gross Law Firm

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NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ: KSPI).

Shareholders who purchased shares of KSPI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

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https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/joint-stock-company-kaspi-kz-loss-submission-form/?id=119693&from=4 

CLASS PERIOD: January 19, 2024 to September 19, 2024

ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz continued doing business with Russian entities, and also providing services to Russian citizens, after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, thereby exposing the Company to the undisclosed risk of sanctions; (2) the Company engaged in undisclosed related party transactions; (3) certain of the Company’s executives have links to reputed criminals; and (4) as a result, defendants’ statements about Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz’s business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

DEADLINE: February 18, 2025 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/joint-stock-company-kaspi-kz-loss-submission-form/?id=119693&from=4 

NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of KSPI during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is February 18, 2025. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.

WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company’s stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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Canadian defined benefit pension plans show slightly decreased funded levels in Q4: Aon

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TORONTO, Jan. 2, 2025 /CNW/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced today that the aggregate funded ratio for Canadian pension plans in the S&P/TSX Composite Index decreased to 105.5 percent compared to 105.8 percent at the end of the third quarter, according to the Aon Pension Risk Tracker. A year ago, it was at 100.7 percent.

The Aon Pension Risk Tracker calculates the aggregate funded position on an accounting basis for companies in the S&P/TSX Composite Index with defined benefit plans. To access Aon’s interactive tracker, which dates to 2013, click here.

Key findings for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 include:

Pension assets gained 2.3 percent over the fourth quarter of 2024.The long-term Government of Canada bond yield increased 20 basis points (bps) relative to the previous quarter rate, and credit spreads narrowed by 29 bps. This combination resulted a decrease in the discount rate, from 4.42 percent to 4.33 percent.

“Most pension plans performed well in 2024, with a meaningful uptick in funded ratios,” said Nathan LaPierre, partner, Wealth Solutions, Aon. “Uncertainty is the name of the game for 2025. Many plan sponsors likely still have room to derisk and should consider doing so in light of healthy funded positions and that uncertainty.”

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues in over 120 countries provide our clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.

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