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VDAS launches VinFast global showroom design competition, total prize valued over USD 60,000

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On January 25th 2021, Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) officially announced the «VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition 2021» (VFDC 2021) to find the most outstanding design idea that will be deployed for VinFast smart vehicle brand’s showrooms globally. VFDC 2021 offers designers the opportunity to showcase their talents to the prestigious…

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On January 25th 2021, Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) officially announced the «VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition 2021» (VFDC 2021) to find the most outstanding design idea that will be deployed for VinFast smart vehicle brand’s showrooms globally. VFDC 2021 offers designers the opportunity to showcase their talents to the prestigious jury board from leading international architectural organizations and win prizes valuing a total of more than USD 60,000.

With the pioneering mission to connect the community of enthusiastic and talented designers and  promote the general development of the architecture and design industry, VDAS has organized VFDC 2021 with deep inspiration from VinFast – Vietnam’s only car brand that has globally inspired millions of people through its image of a modern, dynamic, creative, intellectual, and smart Vietnam. 

VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup – one of Asia’s leading groups, is currently the leading car brand in all domestic market segments with key models including VinFast Lux SA2.0, VinFast Lux A2.0, and VinFast Fadil. In addition, VinFast has successfully researched and developed the first 3 level 3-4 Autonomous Smart EV models with 30 outstanding smart features, affirming its vision to be the global smart electric mobility company. This milestone has attracted great attention from global media.

VFDC 2021 organized by VDAS seeks and selects outstanding showroom design ideas that can represent VinFast’s vision and core values, as well as the cultural values and identities of the target markets. This event marks a great milestone for VinFast regarding the company’s global strategy in the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia Pacific markets.

VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition to receive work submitted until 25/2/2021

Undertaking a design competition on a global scale with VinFast’s auspices, VDAS was immediately supported by leading prestigious Interior Design and Architectural organizations such as Asia Pacific Design Center (APDC) and Competitions Archi. In addition to this active support, VFDC 2021 has also received reputable media partners such as ArchDaily, Young Architects Competitions, and PR Newswire.

VFDC 2021 also brings together a distinguished jury board including renowned professors, designer experts from the prestigious architect and design associations globally, and high-level leaders of VinFast.

VFDC Jury board 2021

Work Submission schedule will be from now to 25/2/2021. The works should complete 3D design in 3 main work items:

  • Exterior architectural space with an area of 30m x 20m
  • Architectural space of standard car showroom with a minimum area of 10m x 7m
  • Architectural space of creative zone with a minimum area of 10m x 7m.

The most unique, impressive design ideas will be projected at Times Square, New York (USA) in April 2021. Also, the prize structure includes:

  • 01 First Rank Prize worth 40,000 USD
  • 03 Second Rank Prizes worth USD 3,000 each
  • 05 Third Rank Prizes worth USD 1,000 each
  • 41 Consolation Prizes worth USD 200 each

The winners will also receive certificates from the competition organizers and have the opportunity to cooperate with VinFast in the future.

VFDC 2021 is definitely one of the most attractive architectural competitions in terms of scale, prestige level, and prize value for designers. With its inspiring journey, VinFast has showcased the company’s global vision yet honoring the diversity of backgrounds and styles of designers from all over the world.

For more information, please visit: vinfastcompetition.com

About VDAS 

Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) is one of Vietnam’s leading organizations in creative design and architecture.

For further information, please contact:

VinFast Competition Communication Department
info@vinfastcompetition.com

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VDAS launches VinFast global showroom design competition, total prize valued over USD 60,000

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On January 25th 2021, Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) officially announced the «VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition 2021» (VFDC 2021) to find the most outstanding design idea that will be deployed for VinFast smart vehicle brand’s showrooms globally. VFDC 2021 offers designers the opportunity to showcase their talents to the prestigious…

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On January 25th 2021, Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) officially announced the «VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition 2021» (VFDC 2021) to find the most outstanding design idea that will be deployed for VinFast smart vehicle brand’s showrooms globally. VFDC 2021 offers designers the opportunity to showcase their talents to the prestigious jury board from leading international architectural organizations and win prizes valuing a total of more than USD 60,000.

With the pioneering mission to connect the community of enthusiastic and talented designers and  promote the general development of the architecture and design industry, VDAS has organized VFDC 2021 with deep inspiration from VinFast – Vietnam’s only car brand that has globally inspired millions of people through its image of a modern, dynamic, creative, intellectual, and smart Vietnam. 

VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup – one of Asia’s leading groups, is currently the leading car brand in all domestic market segments with key models including VinFast Lux SA2.0, VinFast Lux A2.0, and VinFast Fadil. In addition, VinFast has successfully researched and developed the first 3 level 3-4 Autonomous Smart EV models with 30 outstanding smart features, affirming its vision to be the global smart electric mobility company. This milestone has attracted great attention from global media.

VFDC 2021 organized by VDAS seeks and selects outstanding showroom design ideas that can represent VinFast’s vision and core values, as well as the cultural values and identities of the target markets. This event marks a great milestone for VinFast regarding the company’s global strategy in the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia Pacific markets.

VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition to receive work submitted until 25/2/2021

Undertaking a design competition on a global scale with VinFast’s auspices, VDAS was immediately supported by leading prestigious Interior Design and Architectural organizations such as Asia Pacific Design Center (APDC) and Competitions Archi. In addition to this active support, VFDC 2021 has also received reputable media partners such as ArchDaily, Young Architects Competitions, and PR Newswire.

VFDC 2021 also brings together a distinguished jury board including renowned professors, designer experts from the prestigious architect and design associations globally, and high-level leaders of VinFast.

VFDC Jury board 2021

Work Submission schedule will be from now to 25/2/2021. The works should complete 3D design in 3 main work items:

  • Exterior architectural space with an area of 30m x 20m
  • Architectural space of standard car showroom with a minimum area of 10m x 7m
  • Architectural space of creative zone with a minimum area of 10m x 7m.

The most unique, impressive design ideas will be projected at Times Square, New York (USA) in April 2021. Also, the prize structure includes:

  • 01 First Rank Prize worth 40,000 USD
  • 03 Second Rank Prizes worth USD 3,000 each
  • 05 Third Rank Prizes worth USD 1,000 each
  • 41 Consolation Prizes worth USD 200 each

The winners will also receive certificates from the competition organizers and have the opportunity to cooperate with VinFast in the future.

VFDC 2021 is definitely one of the most attractive architectural competitions in terms of scale, prestige level, and prize value for designers. With its inspiring journey, VinFast has showcased the company’s global vision yet honoring the diversity of backgrounds and styles of designers from all over the world.

For more information, please visit: vinfastcompetition.com

About VDAS 

Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) is one of Vietnam’s leading organizations in creative design and architecture.

For further information, please contact:

VinFast Competition Communication Department
info@vinfastcompetition.com

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VDAS launches VinFast global showroom design competition, total prize valued over USD 60,000

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On January 25th 2021, Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) officially announced the «VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition 2021» (VFDC 2021) to find the most outstanding design idea that will be deployed for VinFast smart vehicle brand’s showrooms globally. VFDC 2021 offers designers the opportunity to showcase their talents to the prestigious…

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On January 25th 2021, Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) officially announced the «VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition 2021» (VFDC 2021) to find the most outstanding design idea that will be deployed for VinFast smart vehicle brand’s showrooms globally. VFDC 2021 offers designers the opportunity to showcase their talents to the prestigious jury board from leading international architectural organizations and win prizes valuing a total of more than USD 60,000.

With the pioneering mission to connect the community of enthusiastic and talented designers and  promote the general development of the architecture and design industry, VDAS has organized VFDC 2021 with deep inspiration from VinFast – Vietnam’s only car brand that has globally inspired millions of people through its image of a modern, dynamic, creative, intellectual, and smart Vietnam. 

VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup – one of Asia’s leading groups, is currently the leading car brand in all domestic market segments with key models including VinFast Lux SA2.0, VinFast Lux A2.0, and VinFast Fadil. In addition, VinFast has successfully researched and developed the first 3 level 3-4 Autonomous Smart EV models with 30 outstanding smart features, affirming its vision to be the global smart electric mobility company. This milestone has attracted great attention from global media.

VFDC 2021 organized by VDAS seeks and selects outstanding showroom design ideas that can represent VinFast’s vision and core values, as well as the cultural values and identities of the target markets. This event marks a great milestone for VinFast regarding the company’s global strategy in the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia Pacific markets.

VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition to receive work submitted until 25/2/2021

Undertaking a design competition on a global scale with VinFast’s auspices, VDAS was immediately supported by leading prestigious Interior Design and Architectural organizations such as Asia Pacific Design Center (APDC) and Competitions Archi. In addition to this active support, VFDC 2021 has also received reputable media partners such as ArchDaily, Young Architects Competitions, and PR Newswire.

VFDC 2021 also brings together a distinguished jury board including renowned professors, designer experts from the prestigious architect and design associations globally, and high-level leaders of VinFast.

VFDC Jury board 2021

Work Submission schedule will be from now to 25/2/2021. The works should complete 3D design in 3 main work items:

  • Exterior architectural space with an area of 30m x 20m
  • Architectural space of standard car showroom with a minimum area of 10m x 7m
  • Architectural space of creative zone with a minimum area of 10m x 7m.

The most unique, impressive design ideas will be projected at Times Square, New York (USA) in April 2021. Also, the prize structure includes:

  • 01 First Rank Prize worth 40,000 USD
  • 03 Second Rank Prizes worth USD 3,000 each
  • 05 Third Rank Prizes worth USD 1,000 each
  • 41 Consolation Prizes worth USD 200 each

The winners will also receive certificates from the competition organizers and have the opportunity to cooperate with VinFast in the future.

VFDC 2021 is definitely one of the most attractive architectural competitions in terms of scale, prestige level, and prize value for designers. With its inspiring journey, VinFast has showcased the company’s global vision yet honoring the diversity of backgrounds and styles of designers from all over the world.

For more information, please visit: vinfastcompetition.com

About VDAS 

Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) is one of Vietnam’s leading organizations in creative design and architecture.

For further information, please contact:

VinFast Competition Communication Department
info@vinfastcompetition.com

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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales participating in today’s release of annual ranking of World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Corporate Knights 17th annual ranking of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations is being released this morning, at a virtual event opening with live remarks from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The ranking is based on a rigorous assessment of 8,080 companies with more than US$1 billion in revenues. According to the Toronto-based sustainable-business research company’s…

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Corporate Knights 17th annual ranking of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations is being released this morning, at a virtual event opening with live remarks from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The ranking is based on a rigorous assessment of 8,080 companies with more than US$1 billion in revenues. According to the Toronto-based sustainable-business research company’s latest analysis, the world’s most sustainable corporation in 2021 is Schneider Electric SE, a French company providing digital energy and automation solutions. 

From its inception on February 1, 2005, to December 31, 2020, the Global 100 Index has generated a total investment return of 263% compared to 220% for the MSCI ACWI Index.

Global 100 companies earn on average 41% of their revenues from products or services aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, compared to just 8% for their peers.

Metric

Global 100

MSCI ACWI

Clean revenues (from products or services with beneficial environmental or social impacts as % of total revenues)

41%

8%

% of investment (Capex, R&D, acquisitions) with beneficial environmental or social impacts

33%

22%

% of non-males on boards

32%

24%

Executive pay linked to sustainability measures (% of companies with link)

80%

25%

% offering at least 10 days of paid sick leave

86%

41%

The regional breakdown for companies in this year’s ranking are as follows: Europe (46), North America (33), Asia (18), South America (2), Africa (1).

Normally announced at an event concurrent with the World Economic Forum in Davos, this year’s Global 100 launch includes a virtual CEO roundtable discussion on speeding up the race to a net-zero-emission economy. This event takes place today with opening remarks from Prince Charles, and the involvement of Sanda Ojiambo (CEO of United Nations Global Compact) and the CEOs of four perennial Global 100 companies: McCormick & Co, Natura & Co, Ørsted and Schneider Electric. Free registration is available at tinyurl.com/2021G100.

Twenty-eight of the Global 100 companies have signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment, an initiative by a global coalition of UN agencies and business leaders to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.

For full Global 100 rankings and methodology details, please see corporateknights.com/global100

Contact information:

Toby Heaps, CEO, Corporate Knights  
Phone: ++ 1 (416) 274.1432 
Email: toby@corporateknights.com        

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Schneider Electric accelerates its sustainability strategy, comes top in Corporate Knights ranking of world’s most sustainable corporations

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today doubled down on its long-standing strategy to embed environmental, social and governance considerations into every facet of its activities – and to assist its customers and business partners in achieving their own sustainability objectives.

The announcement coincided with the news that <a target="_blank"…

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today doubled down on its long-standing strategy to embed environmental, social and governance considerations into every facet of its activities – and to assist its customers and business partners in achieving their own sustainability objectives.

The announcement coincided with the news that Corporate Knights, a Canadian media and research company   producing rankings and financial product ratings based on corporate sustainability performance, has for the first time recognized Schneider Electric number one of its annual index of «the Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world«. A jump from 29th position the previous year, the top ranking for 2021 represents an important external recognition of Schneider Electric’s early and sustained commitment to ESG issues. It also highlights the company’s transformation into a leading provider of digital solutions that facilitate energy efficiency and sustainability.

«The core of our strategy is to build a sustainable business and company. Customers, employees, partners and investors have never been more focused on ESG considerations than they are now. Schneider has long embraced those issues, and we keep raising the bar for ourselves, and for our customers and partners,» says Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Schneider Electric’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. «When we introduced our first sustainability barometer in 2005, we were an early adopter of ESG matters. But ESG commitments cannot just be a one-off, and we have reinforced ours every three years. All of us – companies, governments, individuals – can contribute to make the world greener and more inclusive. Our new commitments define the next steps of our contribution.» 

The new Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program will span 2021-2025 and amounts to a significant acceleration of previous targets. It is built on six long-term commitments, which are set to deliver on each of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. These commitments are to act for a climate-positive world; to be efficient with resources; to live up to its principles of trust; to create equal opportunities; to harness the power of all generations; and to empower local communities.

«The ability and willingness to make the world greener and more equitable is not just a moral responsibility – it makes good business sense too,» said Olivier Blum, Schneider Electric’s Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer. «The year 2020, marked by COVID-19, a string of climate-linked disasters, and the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change, reinforced the urgency for action. It has also intensified the appetite from our customers to accelerate their own transitions towards a lower-carbon world. Our solutions can help them achieve their goals, too.»

Eleven concrete targets, deliverable by 2025, underpin these commitments. And, for the first time, leaders of the more than 100 markets in which Schneider operates will set local targets to address grassroots-level needs in their communities. 

Schneider Sustainability Impact program 2021- 2025:

Schneider Sustainability Impact program 2021-2025

 Repeatedly recognized in key rankings for its sustainability achievements, Schneider will continue to report on its extra-financial performance on a quarterly basis, as it has done since launching the world’s first corporate sustainability barometer in 2005.

In just the past year, Schneider already stepped up on its own decarbonization roadmap and became a signatory of the Climate Pledge; was the first company to issue an ESG-linked convertible bond; was also ranked Corporate Disclosure Project (CDP) A-List for environmental transparency and action for the 10th year in a row; and was included in the Financial Times’ Top 50 Diversity Leaders ranking.

Click through for more on Schneider’s sustainability strategy and its number 1 ranking in Corporate Knights’ Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world index.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

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Bad Weekend for Illegal Bookies as Legal Online Betting Reaches All-Time Highs in U.S.

Highlights:

– Michigan quickly establishes itself as the busiest legal sports betting state in its first weekend, based on geolocation transaction data

– Virginia and Michigan together added over 400,000 new accounts in their first weekend

– Legal online betting is now available to 70 million adults in 17 states and provides responsible gaming measures, consumer protections and tax revenues

– Seven more states now have access to legal…

Highlights:

– Michigan quickly establishes itself as the busiest legal sports betting state in its first weekend, based on geolocation transaction data

– Virginia and Michigan together added over 400,000 new accounts in their first weekend

– Legal online betting is now available to 70 million adults in 17 states and provides responsible gaming measures, consumer protections and tax revenues

– Seven more states now have access to legal betting today than one year ago

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Record volumes were recorded this past weekend for legal U.S. online gaming and sports betting. This signals U.S. consumers favor the regulated U.S. industry and are turning away from the illegal, unprotected, offshore bookie businesses of the past. It also means revenues that were once channelled to the illegal market, are now staying in the communities where these bettors live.

According to data from GeoComply, this year’s NFL Conference Championship weekend saw more than 30 million geolocation transactions* recorded in 17 U.S. online betting states (including the District of Columbia), an increase of 260% over the same weekend in 2020. GeoComply is the leading provider of geolocation compliance technology used by the online gaming industry to verify the location of bettors.

Two new states, Michigan and Virginia, launched legal operations just in time for the weekend’s games and from those markets alone 7.5 million transactions came from over 400,000 accounts, making up 25% of overall volumes across the U.S. market. The addition of Michigan and Virginia helped drive all-time high transactions* in a weekend that featured a heavy sporting event schedule.

«Hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan and Virginia placed legal online bets for the first time this past weekend,» said Seth Palansky, Conscious Gaming’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. «This demonstrates that Americans will abandon illegal websites and the street corner bookie to place their trust in companies that are accountable, provide robust consumer protections and responsible gaming measures.»

Moreover, the tax dollars that were previously siphoned off by illegal gambling operators, are now staying in the United States; benefiting state governments and taxpayers and creating economic growth. In 2020, legal online gaming in the U.S. generated hundreds of millions in tax dollars for cash strapped states. 

As more and more states seek to legalize and regulate various forms of internet gambling and sports wagering, Conscious Gaming, an independent non-profit created by GeoComply, is committed to technological innovations that protect consumers, strengthen responsible gaming programs and make self exclusion programs effective and universal.

«As the industry grows, it is important for it to remain firmly committed to protecting problem bettors and putting additional processes in place to ensure the growth can be managed effectively and responsibly,» added Palansky.

Conscious Gaming has created PlayPause, an innovative multi-state repository enabling consumers to self-exclude from online betting. It also allows other prohibited individuals (athletes, coaches, employees, etc.) to be easily added to the database and excluded from betting. PlayPause works to better protect consumers, break down silos and encourage information-sharing among state regulators, operators and sports leagues. PlayPause prevents vulnerable players or prohibited individuals from betting, regardless of where they are, instead of just inside their current state borders, as it is now.

*data includes GeoComply geolocation transactions from regulated U.S. online gaming and online sports wagering in CO, D.C., DE, IA, IL, IN, MI, MT, NV, NH, NJ, OR, PA, RI, TN, VA and WV.

An image to accompany this press release can be found here: http://bit.ly/US-Legal-Online-Betting

About Conscious Gaming
Conscious Gaming is a philanthropic organization committed to utilizing advanced technology to propel social responsibility initiatives. Conscious Gaming’s mission is to leverage advanced technology and insights, to empower corporate social responsibility within our and our partners’ communities. We work with gaming operators, regulators, responsible gaming advocacy groups, academics and treatment professionals, to better protect consumers and enhance responsible gaming. For more information on Conscious Gaming, please visit: www.consciousgaming.org

 

Bad Weekend for Illegal Bookies as Legal Online Betting Reaches All-Time Highs in U.S.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Record volumes were recorded this past weekend for legal U.S. online gaming and sports betting. This signals U.S. consumers favor the regulated U.S. industry and are turning away from the illegal, unprotected, offshore bookie businesses of the past. It also means revenues that were once channelled to the illegal market, are now staying in the communities where these bettors live.

According to data from <a target="_blank"…

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Record volumes were recorded this past weekend for legal U.S. online gaming and sports betting. This signals U.S. consumers favor the regulated U.S. industry and are turning away from the illegal, unprotected, offshore bookie businesses of the past. It also means revenues that were once channelled to the illegal market, are now staying in the communities where these bettors live.

According to data from GeoComply, this year’s NFL Conference Championship weekend saw more than 30 million geolocation transactions* recorded in 17 U.S. online betting states (including the District of Columbia), an increase of 260% over the same weekend in 2020. GeoComply is the leading provider of geolocation compliance technology used by the online gaming industry to verify the location of bettors.

Two new states, Michigan and Virginia, launched legal operations just in time for the weekend’s games and from those markets alone 7.5 million transactions came from over 400,000 accounts, making up 25% of overall volumes across the U.S. market. The addition of Michigan and Virginia helped drive all-time high transactions* in a weekend that featured a heavy sporting event schedule.

«Hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan and Virginia placed legal online bets for the first time this past weekend,» said Seth Palansky, Conscious Gaming’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. «This demonstrates that Americans will abandon illegal websites and the street corner bookie to place their trust in companies that are accountable, provide robust consumer protections and responsible gaming measures.»

Moreover, the tax dollars that were previously siphoned off by illegal gambling operators, are now staying in the United States; benefiting state governments and taxpayers and creating economic growth. In 2020, legal online gaming in the U.S. generated hundreds of millions in tax dollars for cash strapped states. 

As more and more states seek to legalize and regulate various forms of internet gambling and sports wagering, Conscious Gaming, an independent non-profit created by GeoComply, is committed to technological innovations that protect consumers, strengthen responsible gaming programs and make self exclusion programs effective and universal.

«As the industry grows, it is important for it to remain firmly committed to protecting problem bettors and putting additional processes in place to ensure the growth can be managed effectively and responsibly,» added Palansky.

Conscious Gaming has created PlayPause, an innovative multi-state repository enabling consumers to self-exclude from online betting. It also allows other prohibited individuals (athletes, coaches, employees, etc.) to be easily added to the database and excluded from betting. PlayPause works to better protect consumers, break down silos and encourage information-sharing among state regulators, operators and sports leagues. PlayPause prevents vulnerable players or prohibited individuals from betting, regardless of where they are, instead of just inside their current state borders, as it is now.

*data includes GeoComply geolocation transactions from regulated U.S. online gaming and online sports wagering in CO, D.C., DE, IA, IL, IN, MI, MT, NV, NH, NJ, OR, PA, RI, TN, VA and WV.

An image to accompany this press release can be found here: http://bit.ly/US-Legal-Online-Betting

About Conscious Gaming
Conscious Gaming is a philanthropic organization committed to utilizing advanced technology to propel social responsibility initiatives. Conscious Gaming’s mission is to leverage advanced technology and insights, to empower corporate social responsibility within our and our partners’ communities. We work with gaming operators, regulators, responsible gaming advocacy groups, academics and treatment professionals, to better protect consumers and enhance responsible gaming. For more information on Conscious Gaming, please visit: www.consciousgaming.org

 

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La industria del hielo y la nieve inyecta impulso para el desarrollo de Harbin

HARBIN, China, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — La 47th Harbin Ice Lantern Fair se ha puesto en marcha recientemente en el norte de China, en la ciudad de Harbin. El evento cuenta con unos 270 grupos de esculturas de hielo repartidas por un área de seis hectáreas. Además de las esculturas de hielo, el lugar ofrece programas de entretenimiento interactivos, como toboganes con forma de antiguas embarcaciones, toboganes con forma de pulpos y un laberinto de…

HARBIN, China, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — La 47th Harbin Ice Lantern Fair se ha puesto en marcha recientemente en el norte de China, en la ciudad de Harbin. El evento cuenta con unos 270 grupos de esculturas de hielo repartidas por un área de seis hectáreas. Además de las esculturas de hielo, el lugar ofrece programas de entretenimiento interactivos, como toboganes con forma de antiguas embarcaciones, toboganes con forma de pulpos y un laberinto de payasos. No son solo para verlos, sino que también permiten a los turistas disfrutar de una emocionante experiencia sobre hielo.  

Al mismo tiempo, la 2021 Harbin Ice and Snow Expo de un mes de duración ha pasado a celebrarse de forma online por primera vez con la ayuda de nuevas tecnologías como 5G, big data y computación en nube. La expo incluye seis zonas de muestras para mostrar de forma respectiva equipamiento de nieve y hielo, prendas de ropa, auxiliares, herramientas para esculpir hielo, turismo de nieve y hielo y alimentos para las regiones frías. Las compañías y audiencias de todo el mundo podrán ver la expo e interactuar con los exhibidores de forma online. La expo se compromete a proporcionar una plataforma para los que se dedican a la industria de la nieve y el hielo y llevar a cabo la cooperación e intercambio económico, mejorando la confianza de los turistas en el turismo invernal, e inyectando un nuevo momento en el desarrollo de la economía de nieve y hielo. Marca además un nuevo intento creado por la «Ice City» de Harbin para integrar sus recursos únicos de nieve y hielo con la economía digital.

Como capital provincial con la latitud más elevada de China, Harbin cuenta con un invierno largo y frío, cuando la temperatura cae hasta menos 30 grados Celsius y los fuertes vientos y nevadas son frecuentes. Normalmente, las temperaturas frías extremas podrían suponer un reto a las operaciones del día a día de la ciudad y el desarrollo económico. A pesar de ello, este no es el caso de Harbin, que ha cambiado con éxito estas desventajas en ventajas icónicas. Por medio de medidas como la ampliación de los mercados nacionales e internacionales para sus recursos de nieve y hielo y presentando programas de viajes y parques temáticos, incluyendo el Ice and Snow World, la ciudad ha impulsado el desarrollo del turismo y ha cambiado su entorno frío en una fuerza impulsora para el crecimiento económico.

Al tiempo que se acercan los 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Harbin ha tomado la oportunidad de promocionar el desarrollo de la industria del hielo y la nieve en lo que respecta al suministro y la demanda para cumplir con las necesidades de los turistas y las agencias de viajes en la era de la post-pandemia. A través de medidas combinadas como el refuerzo de la construcción de marca y la mejora de la capacidad de los servicios y su cualidad, la ciudad ha establecido un sistema de suministro de productos de turismo de nieve y hielo de alta calidad.

El progreso tecnológico desempeña un papel importante en la aceleración de la transformación inteligente y en el desarrollo de alta calidad del turismo de hielo y nieve en Harbin. Desde el año 2015, el Ice and Snow World ha ofrecido Wi-Fi gratuito para turistas, sustituyendo las bombillas tradicionales por franjas de luces LED que conservan la energía para proporcionar mejores efectos visuales. Los turistas pueden disfrutar de ollas calientes en iglús congelados con una temperatura de menos 30 grados Celsius. Estas interacciones entre los escenarios naturales y las experiencias personales promoverán el turismo y estimularán el desarrollo económico.

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Wall’s pide que la felicidad sea la verdadera medida del progreso social

– El nuevo manifiesto de Wall’s sugiere que la felicidad yace en las conexiones sociales y las comunidades, y pide que la felicidad sea un indicador reconocido del progreso social

LONDRES, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Según un nuevo manifiesto de la marca mundial de helados Wall’s, las personas de todo el mundo están pidiendo que se reconozca la felicidad como un indicador del progreso social.  La reveladora visión se lanzó en Goals House como parte de los…

– El nuevo manifiesto de Wall’s sugiere que la felicidad yace en las conexiones sociales y las comunidades, y pide que la felicidad sea un indicador reconocido del progreso social

LONDRES, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Según un nuevo manifiesto de la marca mundial de helados Wall’s, las personas de todo el mundo están pidiendo que se reconozca la felicidad como un indicador del progreso social.  La reveladora visión se lanzó en Goals House como parte de los resultados de una encuesta mundial que explora los efectos de los confinamientos en las percepciones de felicidad de las personas.  

Wall’s Manifesto For A Happier World, launched in January 2021 calls for happiness to be prioritised.

El denominado «Manifiesto de Wall’s para un mundo más feliz» incluye una investigación de Wall’s realizada en 12 países diferentes en la que se encuestó a 12.500 personas y que revela lo siguiente:  

  • El 65 % dice que las interacciones con las personas durante el confinamiento cambiaron su perspectiva sobre la felicidad 
  • El 78 % ahora considera con seguridad que se debe priorizar la felicidad y el bienestar sobre el dinero 
  • El 63 % quiere que su gobierno tome medidas para anteponer la felicidad a la recuperación económica 
  • El 58 % encontró que las relaciones humanas son lo que realmente los hace felices
  • El 76 % admitió que sabía más sobre la vida de las celebridades que la de sus propios vecinos (pero esto cambió durante el confinamiento)
  • El 62 % dijo que el confinamiento los hizo sentir más parte de su comunidad 

El manifiesto de Wall’s reflexiona sobre el año pasado y argumenta que los confinamientos globales llevaron a las personas a reevaluar las prioridades de la vida. Durante demasiado tiempo, las personas buscaron la felicidad en los lugares equivocados, y el aislamiento de la familia y los amigos nos dio un reconocimiento renovado de la importancia de las relaciones humanas y el apoyo comunitario en nuestras vidas.

En cuanto al manifiesto, Lord Richard Layard, experto en felicidad, profesor de London School of Economics y coautor del Índice global de felicidad, dijo: «Lo que vemos en los datos de este manifiesto es un indicador de un cambio social más amplio; durante demasiado tiempo, las personas vincularon las posesiones materiales, la prosperidad financiera y el éxito con la felicidad. Y aunque sin duda esto es importante, las personas se están dando cuenta de que son las relaciones y conexiones humanas las que le dan verdadero significado y felicidad a la vida. Este es un tema al que he dedicado muchas décadas, y es prometedor ver que esta idea cobra impulso«.

El claro deseo de la sociedad de repensar cómo se mide el desarrollo nacional presenta una oportunidad para cambiar el sistema actual, que pasa por alto la felicidad y el bienestar. Como socios oficiales del Índice global de felicidad de la Red de Soluciones para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU, Wall’s está comprometido a impulsar el movimiento de la felicidad para que los gobiernos la prioricen para sus ciudadanos.  

Jeffrey Sachs, profesor de economía de renombre mundial y asesor sénior de la ONU, dijo: «Las personas de todas las culturas y sociedades comparten esperanzas y aspiraciones comunes de vivir en un mundo mejor. El aumento de la conectividad global depende de una sólida base en la familia y la comunidad. Esa es la belleza de un mundo interconectado: el sentido comienza en casa y llega a todo el planeta».

Wall’s trabajará desde 2021 en adelante para reunir a académicos, legisladores, empresas, comunidades y activistas para considerar cómo podemos desarrollar un plan para un futuro en el que la felicidad se considere una medida del desarrollo.

Al hacer esto y celebrar la unión comunitaria y las relaciones sociales, podremos crear un mundo mejor y vivir un futuro más feliz.

Ian Maskell, vicepresidente de Wall’s, expresó: «Wall’s le provee al mundo 28.000 millones de porciones de felicidad cada año. Nuestra experiencia difundiendo la felicidad y reuniendo a las personas guía nuestra determinación de liderar el movimiento global para priorizar la felicidad. Los seres humanos son más felices cuando están bien conectados con sus amigos, sus familiares y su comunidad. Wall’s está en el negocio de crear conexiones sociales; por favor, únase a nosotros para hacer del mundo un lugar más feliz».

Se pueden ver copias electrónicas del manifiesto en: https://www.unilever.com/Images/walls-manifesto_tcm244-558473_en.pdf

NOTA PARA LOS EDITORES 

Acerca de Wall’s 

El compromiso de Wall’s con la felicidad está profundamente arraigado en la compañía. 

Wall’s es la marca de helados más grande y apreciada del mundo. Al final del siglo pasado, nuestros fundadores ocuparon calles de distintos lugares del mundo para esparcir su magia helada. ¿El resultado? Corazones más felices que se abren mutuamente. Su visión nos inspiró a seguir actuando como líderes para impulsar el cambio social. Sabemos que los helados les ofrecen a las personas pequeños momentos de felicidad de forma auténtica. Investigadores del Instituto de Psiquiatría del Reino Unido revelan que cuando se consume helado, se ilumina la zona de placer del cerebro, lo que produce un efecto inmediato en las partes del cerebro que se saben activas cuando las personas están disfrutando algo. Como marca, creemos que podemos desempeñar un papel enorme en la construcción de un mundo más feliz e inclusivo, de a una calle a la vez.

La marca también defiende los principios de marketing responsable de alimentos y bebidas para niños y adopta una nueva forma de pensar cuando se trata de dónde, qué y cómo se comunica a los padres y los niños. Wall’s fue la primera marca global de helados que adoptó la promesa de «Hecho con responsabilidad para los niños».

Desde 2013, Wall’s trabaja con sus socios en un programa llamado Vanilla for Change en Madagascar. Este programa está diseñado para ayudar a los pequeños agricultores a mejorar sus medios de vida y proveerles a los helados Wall’s fuentes de vainilla natural más seguras y sostenibles.

Para obtener más información sobre Wall’s: https://www.unilever.com/brands/foods-and-refreshment/heartbrand/happier-together.html

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Wall’s Calls For Happiness To Become The True Measure Of Social Progress

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new manifesto from global ice cream brand Wall’s, people across the world are calling for happiness to be recognised as a marker for social progress.  Launched at Goals House, the telling insight has been revealed as part of the findings from a global survey exploring the effects of lockdowns on people’s perceptions of happiness.  

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LONDON, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new manifesto from global ice cream brand Wall’s, people across the world are calling for happiness to be recognised as a marker for social progress.  Launched at Goals House, the telling insight has been revealed as part of the findings from a global survey exploring the effects of lockdowns on people’s perceptions of happiness.  

 

Titled «Wall’s Manifesto for a Happier World», the manifesto includes research from Wall’s conducted in 12 different countries across the globe, surveying 12,500 people, which reveals that:  

  • 65% say interactions with people during lockdown changed their outlook on happiness
  • 78% now feel strongly that happiness and wellbeing should be prioritised over money
  • 63% want their government to take action to put happiness before economic recovery
  • 58% found human connection is what really makes them happy
  • 76% admitted they knew more about celebrities’ lives than their own neighbours’
    (but this has changed during lockdown)
  • 62% said that lockdown has made them feel more part of their community

The Wall’s manifesto reflects on last year and argues that global lockdowns drove people to re-evaluate life’s priorities. For too long people have been looking for happiness in the wrong places and the isolation from family and friends has given us a renewed appreciation for the importance of human connections and community support in our lives.

Speaking about the manifesto, Happiness Expert, LSE Professor and co-author of the World Happiness Report, Lord Richard Layard said: «What we see in the data in this manifesto is an indication of  a wider societal shift; for too long people have linked material possessions, financial prosperity and success to happiness. And whilst these are undoubtedly important, people are coming to the realisation that it is human relationships and connections that bring true meaning and happiness to one’s life. This is a topic I have dedicated many decades to, and it’s promising to see this realisation gathering momentum.»

Society’s clear desire to rethink how national development is measured presents an opportunity to change the current system, which overlooks happiness and wellbeing. As official partners of the UN SDSN World Happiness Report, Wall’s is committed to boosting the happiness movement so that governments prioritise the happiness of their citizens.  

World-renowned economics professor and senior UN advisor Jeffrey Sachs said: «People in every culture and society share common hopes and aspirations for a better world. Increased global connectedness depends on a strong home base of family and community. That’s the beauty of an interconnected world: meaning starts at home and reaches the entire planet.»

Wall’s will be working throughout 2021 and beyond to bring academics, policy makers, businesses, communities and activists together to consider how we can develop a blueprint for a future where happiness is considered a measure of development.

By doing this, and celebrating community togetherness and social connections, we’ll be able to create a better world and live a happier future.

Ian Maskell, Vice President at Wall’s, said: «Wall’s provides the world with 28 billion portions of happiness each year. Our experience of spreading happiness and bringing people together makes us determined to lead the global movement to prioritise happiness. Human beings are happiest when well connected with friends, family and community. Wall’s is in the business of creating social connections, please join us in making the world a happier place.»

Electronic copies of the manifesto can be viewed at: https://www.unilever.com/Images/walls-manifesto_tcm244-558473_en.pdf

NOTE TO THE EDITORS

About Wall’s

Wall’s commitment to happiness is deeply embedded in the company. 

Wall’s is the largest and most loved ice cream brand globally. At the turn of the last century, our founders took over streets across the globe to spread their ice-cream magic. The result? Happier hearts opening up to each other. Their vision inspired us to continue to act as leaders in driving social change. We know that ice-creams reliably offer people small moments of happiness, with UK researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry revealing that when ice cream is consumed, it lights up the brain’s pleasure zones providing an immediate effect on the parts of the brain known to activate when people are enjoying themselves. We believe that, as a brand, we can play a huge role in building a happier more inclusive world, one street at a time.

The brand also upholds principles for responsible food & beverage marketing to children, adopting new thinking when it comes to where, what and how it communicates to parents & children. Wall’s was the first global ice cream brand to carry the ‘Responsibly made for kids’ promise.

Since 2013 Wall’s has been working with partners on a programme called Vanilla for Change in Madagascar. It’s designed to help smallholder farmers improve their livelihoods and provide Wall’s ice cream with more secure and sustainable sources of natural vanilla.

For more information about Wall’s: https://www.unilever.com/brands/foods-and-refreshment/heartbrand/happier-together.html  

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