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Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Unveils World’s First Tech Diplomacy Academy, Pioneering a New Era of Global Leadership

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Pioneered by the Krach Institute, Tech Diplomacy is a groundbreaking category that integrates technology, commercial and foreign policy expertise to guide the trajectory of trusted tech toward advancing freedom, security and prosperity worldwide.

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  • Pioneered by the Krach Institute, Tech Diplomacy is a groundbreaking category that integrates technology, commercial and foreign policy expertise to guide the trajectory of trusted tech toward advancing freedom, security and prosperity worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430522409/en/
    Krach Institute launches Tech Diplomacy Academy (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Technology shapes every facet of our personal and professional lives, and the destiny of nations,” said Keith Krach, former Under Secretary of State, and Co-founder and Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.
  • “With the launch of the Tech Diplomacy Academy, we are not merely responding to this reality; we are shaping it.
  • To join the Tech Diplomacy Academy and see what others are saying, please visit TechDiplomacyAcademy.org .

Keith Krach-Led US-Taiwan Business Council Delegation Expands Trusted Collaboration with Taiwan

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131359736/en/
    The mission, which was timed shortly after Taiwan’s elections, focused on the importance of trust in the close relationship between the United States and Taiwan.
  • You partner with people you trust, and you love the people you trust,” observed Krach during the visit.
  • “The US-Taiwan Business Council’s chairman’s delegation, led by Keith Krach, was the first major international business organization to visit Taiwan after the January 13 election.
  • “We will continue to be ambitious in advancing the US-Taiwan ties based on trust, and expanding the Global Trusted Tech Network, a growing coalition of global leaders committed to trusted economic and technological collaboration.”

Boyden Asia Pacific Welcomes Technology Trailblazer, Melody Chang

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Shanghai, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boyden, a premier global leadership and talent advisory firm, welcomes Melody Chang, who joins as Principal, based in Shanghai and member of Boyden’s global technology practice.

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  • Shanghai, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boyden, a premier global leadership and talent advisory firm, welcomes Melody Chang, who joins as Principal, based in Shanghai and member of Boyden’s global technology practice.
  • “I love technology and when I saw how rapidly the China market was changing and stimulating the development of innovative technologies, I had to become part of that change,” commented Melody Chang, Principal, Boyden Shanghai.
  • The Boyden team in Asia Pacific are sincere, visionary leaders who share my commitment to the Chinese market, and show me a grand possibility for what can be achieved in Boyden with dynamic and well-connected international collaboration.
  • Melody holds a Certificate in Chinese-English simultaneous interpreter training from the China Productivity Centre, and a government-funded Certificate in technology management from National Chengchi University.

Tech Diplomat Keith Krach Returns to Taiwan

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Under Secretary of State and Tech Diplomat, will return to Taiwan from August 9-12.

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  • Under Secretary of State and Tech Diplomat, will return to Taiwan from August 9-12.
  • “These very reasons underpin Taiwan’s critical role in the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy , Global Tech Security Commission , Global Trusted Tech Network, and as we launch the Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity.”
    During his stay, Krach will engage with senior Taiwanese government officials, tech industry CEOs, and academic leaders.
  • His trip is focused on three primary objectives:
    Strengthening Global Tech Security: Krach co-chairs the Global Tech Security Commission, which brings together senior public- and private-sector leaders from the U.S. and technologically advanced democracies, including Taiwan, to create the definitive Global Tech Security Strategy (GTSS).
  • Launching the Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity: A product of the Global Tech Security Strategy, the Center is being formed under the banner of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy.

Krach Institute Bolsters Tech Diplomacy Ties with Taiwan

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Purdue University's Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy recently welcomed Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., initiating a groundbreaking advancement in strategic technological collaboration to promote freedom and trust globally.

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  • Purdue University's Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy recently welcomed Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., initiating a groundbreaking advancement in strategic technological collaboration to promote freedom and trust globally.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The visit, a landmark in the Institute's international engagement, underscored the shared democratic values of Taiwan and the United States.
  • “These agreements will considerably enhance the U.S.-Taiwan ties, catalyzing technological innovation and strengthening Taiwan's sovereignty and international standing,” said Keith Krach.
  • I am grateful to President Mung Chiang and Chairman Keith Krach for hosting me and the Taiwanese delegation at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.”
    Highlighting the responsibility of tech innovators, Dr. Lin stressed, “Technological innovation holds great promise, but it also increases threats to our way of life from authoritarian regimes.

East West Bank Appoints Dr. Jason Hsu of Rayliant Global Advisors as Chief Economist

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

East West Bancorp, Inc. ("East West" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank , today announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Hsu , founder and Chief Investment Officer of Rayliant Global Advisors (“Rayliant”), as the Chief Economist for East West Bank.

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  • East West Bancorp, Inc. ("East West" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank , today announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Hsu , founder and Chief Investment Officer of Rayliant Global Advisors (“Rayliant”), as the Chief Economist for East West Bank.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523006078/en/
    Rayliant founder and new East West Bank Chief Economist Dr. Jason Hsu (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Dr.
  • Hsu is a preeminent leader in the fields of finance and investment management, and we are delighted to welcome him as the Chief Economist of East West Bank,” stated Dominic Ng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of East West Bancorp.
  • “East West Bank and Rayliant were both founded on a shared mission of serving as the bridge between the East and West.

Rakuten and JUBF Host "World University Basketball Series 2023" in Tokyo This August, Bringing Together World-Class University Teams from Across the Globe

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF) today announced they will be holding Sun Chlorella’s World University Basketball Series 2023 (WUBS 2023), a champions league-style tournament for world-class university basketball teams.

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  • Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF) today announced they will be holding Sun Chlorella’s World University Basketball Series 2023 (WUBS 2023), a champions league-style tournament for world-class university basketball teams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005469/en/
    Rakuten and JUBF host "World University Basketball Series 2023" in Tokyo this August, bringing together world-class university teams from across the globe.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    WUBS 2023 is hosted by JUBF with operation support provided by Rakuten Sports, a Rakuten Group business focused on creating partnerships with professional athletes and other sports services.
  • Naoki Hayashi, president of JUBF and chairman of the World University Basketball Series Executive Committee, commented, “We are delighted to announce the second year of the World University Basketball Series, after last year’s successful inaugural event.

Visionary Education Technology Announces Board Changes

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Toronto, Canada, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary Education Technology Holdings Group Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: VEDU), a private education provider located in Canada, with subsidiaries in Canada and market partners in China, today announced the board of directors changes, effective on November 22, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Canada, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary Education Technology Holdings Group Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: VEDU), a private education provider located in Canada, with subsidiaries in Canada and market partners in China, today announced the board of directors changes, effective on November 22, 2022.
  • The Companys board of directors (the Board) elected Mr. Marc Kealey as the Companys Chairman of the Board of Directors and a member of the Board to succeed Dr. Thomas Traves, who resigned on November 22, 2022.
  • Additionally, the Board elected Mr. William Chai as the Companys member of the Board, Chairman of the Audit Committee, and member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and the Compensation Committee of the Board.
  • AboutVisionary Education Technology Holdings Group Inc.
    Visionary Education Technology Holdings Group Inc., headquartered inToronto, Canada, is a private education provider located inCanada, with subsidiaries in Canada and market partners in China, that offers high-quality education resources to students around the globe.

Lingnan delegates host global congress in Glasgow and confirm further collaboration with Durham during recent Europe trip

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Monday, November 21, 2022

As well as hosting and participating in the congress, Lingnan delegates led by President Prof Leonard K Cheng and Vice-President Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, attended a number of academic exchange events, meetings and visits during their European trip.

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  • As well as hosting and participating in the congress, Lingnan delegates led by President Prof Leonard K Cheng and Vice-President Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, attended a number of academic exchange events, meetings and visits during their European trip.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Durham University, UK, to increase inter-university cooperation in teaching and learning and research activities is one of the successful conclusions of the trip.
  • A global leader in Quality Education, Lingnan is strongly committed to supporting the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through high impact research and collaboration with academic partners around the world.
  • Lingnan became a publicly funded institution in 1991 and was renamed Lingnan University (LU) in 1999.

Lingnan delegates host global congress in Glasgow and confirm further collaboration with Durham during recent Europe trip

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 21, 2022

As well as hosting and participating in the congress, Lingnan delegates led by President Prof Leonard K Cheng and Vice-President Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, attended a number of academic exchange events, meetings and visits during their European trip.

Key Points: 
  • As well as hosting and participating in the congress, Lingnan delegates led by President Prof Leonard K Cheng and Vice-President Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, attended a number of academic exchange events, meetings and visits during their European trip.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Durham University, UK, to increase inter-university cooperation in teaching and learning and research activities is one of the successful conclusions of the trip.
  • A global leader in Quality Education, Lingnan is strongly committed to supporting the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through high impact research and collaboration with academic partners around the world.
  • Lingnan became a publicly funded institution in 1991 and was renamed Lingnan University (LU) in 1999.