ISTANBUL, Turkey, Dec. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: Artificial intelligence can enable a new era in the digital transformation journey for industry, offering new opportunities as well as challenges. A new white paper, published by the World Economic Forum together with the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Turkiye, examines the opportunities and proposes a step-by-step approach to overcome the challenges. Unlocking Value from Artificial I  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2022: In 2022, the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) delivered solutions for clean energy and a healthy planet, and made discoveries in fundamental science that expand what's possible. Berkeley Lab staff also made significant progress on new capabilities that will deliver valuable research for the nation and  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 14 -- Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, issued the following news: Under its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, the European Commission pledged to develop a framework for safe and sustainable-by-design (SSBD) chemicals, which aims to boost innovation, increase protection of human health and the environment, and strengthen chemicals legislation. For the framework to be successful, it needs to be aligned with industry's innovation practices. According to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Defense Logistics Agency (No. IF11543) on Dec. 14, 2022, by Cameron M. Keys, defense logistics and resource management policy analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: The Defense Logistics Agency Established under Title 10 Sections 191 and 192 of the U.S. Code (U.S.C.), the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the Department of Defense (DOD) agency responsible for supply   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSper) -- The International Finance Corp., a member of the World Bank Group, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2022: IFC today announced that Femi Akinrebiyo, a Nigerian national with more than 20 years of experience in developing, structuring, and leading projects and investments that support sustainable economic growth, has been appointed as Manager of Global Manufacturing and Trade Supplier Finance. In his new role, Akinrebiyo will accelerate IFC's investme  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 16 (TNSeco) -- Rhode Island School of Design issued the following news release: Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is pleased to announce that two generous donors will support new endeavors to advance its recently inaugurated Movement Lab, a cross-disciplinary center for the creative study of movement. The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation will fund two fellows in the lab, and RISD parent Cheryl Henson P 24, whose late father was internationally celebrated puppeteer J  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 16 (TNSper) -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022: The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) announced today the addition of four new member companies as approved by its Board of Governors - ArroChem, Brandywine Label Printing, Sabin Metal Corporation, and Siegel & Callahan. SOCMA wraps up a successful year with a total of 144 members comprising of manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.  more

NYON, Switzerland, Dec. 15 -- UNI Global Union issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2022: UNI Global Union and IndustriALL Global Union, two key drivers of the historic Bangladesh Accord, are proud to announce the extension of the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry to Pakistan. The ground-breaking International Accord that over the past nine years made jobs safer for millions of garment workers in Bangladesh is now going to be extended to Pa  more