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  At the HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, Huawei introduced its ICT Talent Cultivation Solution during a global education summit themed “Cultivating ICT Talent to Amplify Education Intelligence.” The initiative aims to bridge the gap in ICT talent across industries by providing a comprehensive training solution tailored to meet the needs of the rapidly growing digital economy. Huawei’s ICT Talent Cultivation Solution offers an integrated approach, combining a one-stop digital talent development platform, innovative teaching resources, and practical training tools. This solution is designed to assist universities in accelerating ICT talent development, equipping students with the necessary skills to meet industry demands. By leveraging Huawei’s vast industry ecosystem, global professional trainer system, and extensive collaboration with over 2,700 educational institutions worldwide, the program provides universities with access to high-quality resources to build a skilled ICT workforce. Read Mo...

 Shares of Trump Media tumbled nearly 8% on Friday, closing at $13.55, the lowest point since the company's stock-market debut. This marked the fifth consecutive day of losses, leaving the company’s market capitalization at just $2.7 billion. The steep decline followed the expiration of insider lock-up restrictions, allowing large shareholders to sell their stakes for the first time since the company went public. Trump Media, owned 57% by former President Donald Trump, operates the Truth Social app and has faced mounting financial challenges. With $300 million worth of shares traded on Friday, the session saw the highest turnover in a week. Despite the unlocked shares, Trump stated he would not sell his holdings, currently valued at $1.5 billion. This has drawn attention to other major stakeholders who now have the option to sell. Read More: https://luminarytimes.com/trump-media-shares-plummet-as-insider-selling-restrictions-expire/

  It's not easy challenging Canada's banking oligopoly, but some are making the effort. Challengers like EQ Bank and Wealthsimple are introducing new, more affordable offerings, expanding their customer base and increasing brand recognition. However, experts suggest that rather than posing a significant threat to the big banks, mid-sized players are more likely to be acquired by the larger institutions. “The banking market in Canada is not known to be very competitive. It’s not going to improve,” said Claire Célérier, Canada Research Chair in household finance at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, who anticipates further consolidation. Read More:  https://luminarytimes.com/big-banks-reign-in-canada-while-new-challengers-seek-to-gain-ground/

Researchers have encoded the entire human genome onto a "5D memory crystal" as a precaution in case our species faces extinction. Even if this effort ultimately fails, the device could theoretically provide our genetic code to a future sentient being, even if it takes billions of years for them to discover it. For over a decade, crystal has been regarded as the gold standard for durable data storage. More specifically, a nanostructured glass disc developed in 2014 by a team led by optoelectronics professor Peter Kazansky at the University of Southampton. This 360-terabyte data crystal can remain stable at room temperature for 300 quintillion years, and its lifespan only reduces to 13.8 billion years (the current age of the universe) if exposed to temperatures of 374 degrees Fahrenheit. With the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, direct impacts up to 10 tonnes per square centimetre, and prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation, it holds the Guinness World Record for the ...

  Alice Veglio is considered one of the most prominent international personal trainers and women empowerment activists in Italy and internationally. In addition, she has walked down the catwalk at the most important fashion shows and posed all over the world for brands and photographers in prestigious locations such as Paris, Dubai, Rome, Maldives, and Qatar just to give some examples. Her face is known for having presented important events broadcasted nationwide in Italy, having appeared in some of the most famous fashion weeks in the world and in numerous advertising campaigns and music videos including that of The Kolors and Shade in 2018. From an early age, Alice started to pose for fashion brands for kids, and at the age of 15, she made her model debut in her first fashion show for Vogue. Her CV also includes the role of poster girl for Juventus and Moto GP, until 2014 when she had access to the Miss Italy final, in 2016 won second place at Miss International Model, in 2017 ag...

  Thailand is set to bring back its 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to generate more revenue for infrastructure development and tourist safely. Tourism Minister Sorawong Thienthong confirmed the plan, with the tax expected to help meet the government's ambitious target of 3 trillion baht in tourism income this year. Foreign tourists arriving by air will pay 300 baht, while those entering by sea or land will be charged 150 baht. The tax, initially approved in 2022, has yet to be implemented, but authorities are finalizing the process to ensure it doesn't negatively impact tourist sentiment. To further boost the sector, the ministry is considering reinstating successful pandemic-era programs, such as the "We Travel Together" scheme, which offered co-payments on hotel stays and flights. These measures are aimed at increasing local economic benefits as the peak tourist season approaches. Read More:  https://luminarytimes.com/thailand-set-to-revive-300-baht-tourism-tax-to-en...

  The United Nations has proposed the creation of a global artificial intelligence (AI) fund, urging both governments and private companies to contribute. This fund would provide developing nations with essential Al technologies, training, and resources, ensuring they are not left behind in the rapidly evolving Al landscape. The recommendation comes from the UN Secretary-General's high-level Al advisory body, which emphasised the importance of inclusivity in Al development. The proposed fund aims to provide developing nations with access to Al models, computing power, and training programs. These resources are critical for helping these countries achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as eradicating poverty and improving education. The fund would address the growing gap between wealthier nations that are advancing in Al and those that lack the means to invest in this transformative technology. Read More: https://luminarytimes.com/un-calls-for-global-ai-fund...