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DALI, China, Oct 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The 2024 Erhai Forum on Global Ecological Civilization Construction, themed “Working Together to Promote Eco-Friendly Modernization,” was successfully held on October 19 in Dali, Yunnan in Southwestern China. As the host, Dali emphasized its ecological civilization initiatives, drawing nearly 300 guests from China and abroad, and garnering international attention.

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This year’s forum placed particular emphasis on cross-border collaboration and project implementation, aiming to extend its impact beyond Dali and the Erhai region.

Notably, on September 24, 2024, the forum held its first European side event in Geneva, Switzerland, where China’s “Erhai Experience” was shared internationally, fostering mutual learning with Switzerland’s water management practices at Lake Geneva. This exchange further enhanced the forum’s influence, reputation, and global recognition.

Over the years, Dali has actively implemented the “Beautiful China” initiative, with a focus on precise governance to protect Erhai Lake. These efforts have created a new development model where environmental protection and economic growth go hand in hand, achieving the dual goals of ecological beauty and sustainable development.

By 2023, the pollution load entering Erhai Lake had significantly decreased, with all 27 major rivers flowing into the lake meeting excellent water quality standards.

This year, the “Digital Erhai” initiative was selected as a model case for China’s digital development, and the “SF Express Erhai Model” became the only project from Yunnan that was recognized as one of the first pollution and carbon reduction cases in the Asia-Pacific region under the Basel Convention’s “Zero-Waste Cities” initiative.

In Jianchuan County, Jianhu Lake serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds traveling along the Hengduan Mountains corridor in Northwestern Yunnan. Meanwhile, early autumn brought the return of the endangered Cibi flower, blooming once again near Cibi Lake in Eryuan County.

In Yousuo Town, Eryuan County, freshly harvested water caltrops are being shipped to major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

Along the Erhai ecological corridor, the beautifully restored landscapes have driven the growth of eco-tourism around the lake. Additionally, a series of ecological agriculture projects are taking shape, providing job opportunities for local people and promoting sustainable agricultural development.

Through strengthened international cooperation and by sharing its successful practices in protecting Erhai Lake, Dali aims to provide Chinese wisdom and solutions for the global effort to build an ecological civilization.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) — Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has successfully launched the first activation in its pioneering three-year global partnership with Art Basel, welcoming visitors worldwide to a Hong Kong-style café, a “Cha Chaan Teng”, within the Grand Palais, from Oct 18 to 20.

Visitors enjoyed an array of Hong Kong delicacies, including pineapple buns, egg tarts, mango pudding, and ‘Yuen Yang’ milk tea, as well as a special chandelier-like illuminated installation by Hong Kong-based artist Trevor Yeung.

This new artwork forms part of Yeung’s Chaotic Suns series, last seen at the 24th Biennale of Sydney (2024), perfectly illuminating the traditional décor of the cha chaan teng, with cosy booth seating and eclectic floor tiles.

HKTB Executive Director, Dane Cheng said in a statement it has been a pleasure to witness the enjoyment of visitors trying the authentic culinary offerings and looked forward to welcoming more fair attendees to immerse themselves in Hong Kong’s unique culture and hopefully welcome them to the city in the near future.

Meanwhile, Art Basel Hong Kong Director, Angelle Siyang-Le said: “This holistic presentation underscores the vital connection between artists and their local cultures. We eagerly anticipate welcoming guests to explore Art Basel Hong Kong next March and to experience the city’s vibrant and expanding cultural landscape.”

The positioning of the Cha Chaan Teng within the locality of Paris encapsulates Hong Kong’s intrinsic ‘East meets West’ culture and fortifies Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s arts and culture hub.

By spotlighting the city within the context of a world-class arts platform, HKTB provided enjoyment and enhanced understanding of Hong Kong living culture for thousands of international art and culture lovers.

HKTB is also excited to build on the success of its first activation at Art Basel Paris, travelling to Art Basel Miami Beach scheduled later this year on Dec 6 to 8, with another themed pop-up showcasing Hong Kong culture.

Plans are also already underway for its anticipated activation in its home city during Art Basel Hong Kong from March 28 to 30, 2025, for which more details will be announced in due course.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) — Medidata, a clinical trial solutions provider to the life sciences industry, has announced Medidata Rave Lite, an extension of its gold-standard clinical research software, Medidata Rave EDC, designed explicitly for Phase I and Phase IV studies.

“Rave Lite addresses a critical need in the market for early and late-stage trials, offering a streamlined solution built on our trusted Rave EDC platform.

“By giving our customers the ability to use one EDC ubiquitously across all phases, customers gain the flexibility to scale their studies while maintaining the high standards that have long defined Medidata’s solutions,” said its chief technology officer, Tom Doyle in a statement.

Rave Lite provides efficient electronic clinical data capture (EDC), management, and analysis solutions with a tailored pricing model, regardless of company size, therapeutic focus, or pipeline.

While EDC is a fundamental building block of clinical trials, technology fragmentation across phases leads to integration challenges and delays in startup times.

In particular, the lack of access to innovative technology disproportionately affects early- and late-stage studies. Having addressed these challenges in over 34,000 trials, Medidata is now offering superior options for Phase I and Phase IV studies with Rave Lite.

With Medidata Designer integration, study builders can design Phase I and Phase IV trials with speed and precision, and with the continued use of artificial intelligence, potential study misconfigurations are reduced while securing data integrity.

Thus, Rave Lite offers a consistent experience without sacrificing the advanced power of Rave EDC.

Medidata will showcase Rave Lite at NEXT New York, the premier clinical trials conference hosted by the company, in New York City on Nov 13 and 14, with the solution being made available to customers in early 2025.

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• A2RL Season 2 Race Day confirmed for 26 April 2025, at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Yas Marina Circuit

• Growing global reach with new teams from the USA, France, Japan, and the UAE

• AI takes the lead as coders and engineers race to push the limits of autonomous technology

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — ASPIRE, the innovation acceleration arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has officially launched the second season of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), with a confirmed race day set for 26 April 2025, at Yas Marina Circuit. A2RL returns attracting an even broader global footprint with the addition of four new international teams and the reveal of an upgraded Dallara built Super Formula Emirates Autonomous Vehicle (EAV24) designed to push the boundaries of AI in motorsport. Competitors will race for a share of the impressive US$ 2.25 million prize pool.

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Following a successful inaugural race in April 2024, which featured teams from the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, Singapore, China, and the UAE, A2RL is expanding its global roster with the addition of four new teams: AiPEX Racing from the US,Aladin Innovation from France, SEVRUS Japan (TGM Grand Prix) from Japan, and a team from the UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII). These new entrants will join the original teams from Season 1 in undergoing a rigorous simulation phase in November, where they will face track conditions to finalize the complete team roster. The race format for the upcoming season will be revealed following the simulation challenge.

In the simulation phase, teams will prove their ability to control their race cars under challenging conditions such as GPS failures, sensor malfunctions, and meet quality gateways to demonstrate overtaking skills. Teams must also showcase strategies for tire and brake warming, perform hot laps, and even race against virtual opponents. Only those who meet these high standards will qualify for the final competition.

The race promises to showcase some of the world’s brightest engineers and programmers, with these teams harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to code autonomous race cars. The league is evolving into a global AI sport, where the combination of innovation and high-speed competition takes center stage.

H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President and Secretary General of the Advanced Technology Research Council, underscored the global impact of A2RL, stating: “A2RL is more than just a race; it’s a critical platform for showcasing the power of AI-driven solutions and their potential to transform entire industries. By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with autonomous technology, we are accelerating innovation across sectors and positioning the UAE as a leader in the global AI landscape.”

Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE, added, “The second season of A2RL is set to be even more exhilarating, with new teams pushing the limits of AI integration in motorsport. Our upgraded race car, designed with next-gen autonomous tech, will challenge teams to take their coding and engineering to new heights. This league is more than just a competition—it’s a glimpse into the future of AI-driven sports.”

At GITEX Global, Dubai’s premier technology event, attendees were given a first look at the upgraded EAV24, A2RL’s next-generation autonomous race car. This model, the body panels of which are crafted from sustainable bio-composite materials, features a sleek design inspired by digital algorithms and AI-driven data patterns, underscoring the event’s core focus on AI innovation. The EAV24 will be at the center of the competition, where teams will battle to develop AI systems that can outsmart and outperform their rivals on the track.

The league’s first season saw a remarkable turnout, with over 10,000 spectators witnessing the event live at Yas Marina Circuit, and more than 1 million global viewers streaming the race online. The second season aims to build on this success, cementing A2RL’s position as a pioneering force in both motorsport and the advancement of AI.

A2RL’s mission extends beyond racing—it is about accelerating the development of autonomous systems across a variety of platforms and building public trust in the safety and reliability of this emerging technology. In addition to car racing, the league encompasses other cutting-edge competitions, such as autonomous drone racing and autonomous buggies, allowing for the testing and refinement of technologies in diverse environments. The competition offers OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and automakers a risk-free environment to explore and develop autonomous innovations, driving advancements that will one day impact the broader mobility sector.

For an exclusive preview of the EAV24 and further insights into the future of AI-driven racing, visit ATRC’s stand at Hall 17-B10 at GITEX Global.

Source: AETOSWire

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