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Cassini® to present latest developments at the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS@ASCRS) in Washington DC

Mark Packer MD, Chief Medical Officer, will highlight Cassini as core technology in today’s refractive cataract surgery ecosystem. Cassini enables seamless integration of clinic and operating suite, from preoperative diagnostics through visualization, iris registration and laser applications to postoperative data analysis. The Hague Netherlands / Burlington MA, April 9, 2018 – Cassini, a pioneer in the …

#DeadlyBusiness: UN Office on Drugs and Crime campaign against migrant smuggling launched in Washington DC

VIENNA, 4 April (UN Information Service) – #DeadlyBusiness, a UNODC campaign to prevent and combat migrant smuggling, was adopted today by the 11 Member States of the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM) as an initiative to raise awareness about the crime. The event, promoted by UNODC, the Technical Secretariat of the RCM and the Ministry …

ThyssenKrupp calls for action to improve city sustainability

Diversified industrial group ThyssenKrupp is calling for more energy efficient design in our urban landscapes, having analysed that energy savings in our buildings need to be implemented now in order to achieve meaningful levels in 15 years. Today buildings account for 40 percent of global energy consumption. Ahead of the EE Global Summit, the world’s …

Daring the Difference: The 3 L’s of Women’s Empowerment: Christine LagardeManaging Director, International Monetary Fund

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund National Democratic Institute, Washington DC, May 19, 2014 As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. It is great to be here today among friends and kindred spirits. The National Democratic Institute is a passionate advocate for the full participation of women in the life of nations. I admire you, I salute …

The Future Global Economy and the Future Fund: Christine Lagarde

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Washington DC, Friday, October 11, 2013 As prepared for delivery Chairman Frieden, President Kim, Governors, Excellencies: I am delighted to welcome you, on behalf of the IMF, to our Annual Meetings. Coming into these Meetings, I spoke of the Great Transitionunderway in the global economy: the changing patterns of growth; the changing dynamics …

Anand Sharma Attends US-India CEO Forum Meeting : Top CEOs from both Sides Recommend Steps to Boost Bilateral Trade

Top CEOs representing diverse sectors of India and US and senior Government officials from both sides deliberated at length issues of common interest and concern, and recommended a number of steps to further strengthen and deepen the bilateral business relationship between the two countries, at the US-India CEO Forum meeting held yesterday at the US …

Finance Minister to Leave for Four Day Official Tour to USA Tomorrow; to deliver Key Note Address at US-India Business Council 38th Leadership Summit; to meet US Business Leaders During his Visit

The Union Finance Minister Shri P.Chidambaram will be leaving on a four day visit from 9th to 12th July, 2013 to United States of America (USA) tomorrow. The Finance Minister Shri Chidambaram will arrive in Washington DC on 9th June, 2013. During his visit, the Finance Minister Shri Chidambaram will deliver the Key Note Address …

World Economic Forum Launches Two Reports on Boosting Strategic Infrastructure

The World Economic Forum is working with the African Union Commission, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Planning and Coordinating Agency, the African Development Bank and a business working group of 35 leading infrastructure companies on regional infrastructure development in Africa. Launched today, Strategic Infrastructure in Africa: A business approach to project acceleration focuses on regional …