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U.S. President Joe Biden attends the G7 leaders’ summit at the Bavarian resort of Schloss Elmau castle, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, June 27, 2022. REUTERS/Lukas Barth/Pool WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday signed a national security memorandum to fight illegal fishing, part of pledged efforts to help countries combat alleged violations by fishing fleets, including those of China. The White House said in a statement that it would also launch an alliance with Canada and the United Kingdom to “take urgent action” to improve monitoring, control, and surveillance in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. U.S. officials have vowed to introduce policies to better battle illegal fishing, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, as part of stepped up engagement with the region to counter China’s growing influence. Some countries in the region chafe at China’s vast fishing fleet, arguing its vessels often violate their 200-nautical-mile … [Read more...] about Biden swipes at China with memo to combat illegal fishing

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin COVID-19, the rise of authoritarianism, and misunderstandings of rights, freedoms and privileges make it more important than ever to learn about and protect human rights. July 18 is Mandela Day, commemorating the 1918 birthday of Nelson Mandela, whose leadership brought democracy and human rights to South Africa. Mandela Day 2020 is the ideal time to give back to your community. Then you’ll feel good rewarding yourself by planning a post-pandemic trip to destinations that commemorate human rights. The world needs to ensure we don’t forget past atrocities so we can stop repeating them. Mandela Day 2020 Mandela Day takes place every year on July 18, Nelson Mandela’s birthday. The organizers of Mandela Day 2020 encourage everyone around the world to be active citizens within their communities to help change the world for the better. It can mean small things—giving blood, cleaning up a park, donating money to a good … [Read more...] about Mark Mandela Day By Planning A Trip To Commemorate Human Rights

Dio Suhenda (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Tue, June 28 2022 The recent government crackdown on hardline Muslim mass organization Khilafatul Muslimin, which is thought to have either funded or is affiliated with a number of educational institutions throughout the country, has sown fresh concerns over the threat of intolerant education in schools. Authorities cracked down on the group, alleged to be looking to replace the state ideology of Pancasila with the caliphate, following a series of public outings by the group in Jakarta in late May. Police have now arrested two dozen members, including their leader Abdul Qadir Hasan Baraja, for violating the 2017 Mass Organization Law. Educators say the discovery of dozens of Islamic boarding schools operated by the Khilafatul Muslimin should be a cause for alarm, calling the government to increase monitoring and guidance of schools down to the grassroots level. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting … [Read more...] about Intolerant schools cause for alarm, but humane approach necessary: Experts

News Desk (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Tue, June 28 2022 Despite widespread calls to pause deliberations on the revised Criminal Code so that public concerns can be addressed, the Law and Human Rights Ministry expects the legislation to be “expedited” for passage in the coming months. Deputy Law and Human Rights Minister Edward OS Hiariej, a former law professor at Gadjah Mada University, said that although the draft revisions to the Criminal Code would be unlikely make it to a House of Representatives plenary session in July, a deal could be struck in August to pass the bill into law. The deputy minister said the government was on “a historic mission” to decolonize the current Criminal Code, which is founded on Dutch colonial law. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events … [Read more...] about Govt pushes ahead with KUHP revision

Now is the time to start thinking about how to move your business forward. The process starts by forgetting about the past, because no one has ever succeeded in the past. However great "the good old days" were, they're gone forever and not coming back. As you start to reimagine your business -- not rebuild or restore it -- the hardest single issue is going to be people. Maybe that's always the case. And the hardest questions and most difficult choices are going to be about some of the most senior people in your business, those who've been there from the start. As I always like to remind my peers, gray hair is a sign of age, not necessarily of wisdom. But to be clear, this isn't about anyone's age as much as it's all about their energy, skill sets, and expected contributions to the new order. I realize it's a touchy conversation, but as someone who's personally been in the trenches for more than 55 years, I can tell you that it's never been a more critical one to have. … [Read more...] about Who’s Going to Make the Cut?

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on June 20, 2022 - June 26, 2022. - A + A DESPITE the reopening of borders since April 1, when Malaysia allowed quarantine-free travel for fully-vaccinated travellers into the country, it will be some time before the hotel industry regains a strong footing following the debilitating lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. In fact, it may well take another year at least before operators can operate at their full capacities at pre-pandemic levels, Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO) president Tan Sri Teo Chiang Hong tells The Edge. “Average occupancy rates are an estimated 30% to 50% of pre-pandemic levels,” says Teo, who is owner and director of One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. He notes that resort destinations are seeing full occupancies while city hotels still face low occupancy. As at November 2020, a total of 204 tourism and hotel operators had shut down following the impact of the … [Read more...] about The State of the Nation: Hospitality industry struggling to cope despite borders reopening, brighter prospects

Telfs-Buchen, Austria (CNN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 leaders during a virtual meeting Monday that he wants the war in Ukraine to end by the end of 2022, according to a source familiar with his remarks , as leaders worked to starve Russia of its oil revenues and mitigate the economic fallout of the conflict. The dual missions -- sustain support for Ukraine while easing economic pressures at home -- have defined this year's summit of leading democracies, held high in the Bavarian Alps. While largely united, the leaders are all facing their own political imperatives to see a momentum shift in the fighting and bring an end to the conflict quickly. To that end, leaders were nearing an agreement to try capping the price of Russian oil, depriving the country of revenues that have soared amid the global spike in energy prices. Details were still being ironed out, including whether the top buyers of Russian oil would agree to the limits, but US officials … [Read more...] about G7 leaders work to ‘starve’ Russia of oil money as Zelensky says he wants the war over by the end of the year

Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah, founders of LEAD School With students making their way back to physical classes, school edtech is witnessing a major boom and opening up opportunities to double down on growth and innovation plans, according to Sumeet Mehta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder of LEAD School. “When consumer ed-tech zigs, school ed-tech zags,” said Mehta in a recent episode of Bits to Billions. According to Mehta, trends in consumer ed-tech are not relevant in school ed-tech. He said, “Our trajectory is inverse to what is happening in consumer ed-tech. On the contrary, I think it's a great opportunity for companies like ours to really double down on helping students overcome the last two years of the learning gap.” School Ed-tech defying larger Ed-tech trends Mehta’s comments follow a series of layoffs, shutdowns, and restructuring in the consumer edtech sector with companies such as Unacademy, Vedantu and so on, letting go of employees in … [Read more...] about School-based startups defying larger edtech trends; opportunity to double down on growth: LEAD co-founder Sumeet Mehta

Amy Errett, chief executive of Madison Reed, the hair-color startup she founded in 2014, worked for the first decades of her career in finance and in venture capital . Despite those industries' reputations, it was within them that she carved out her signature leadership style, which she describes as "leading with love from an open heart." Foundationally, the style involves treating employees with respect, empowering their voices in decision-making, and showing up as her full, transparent, self. She tells Inc.'s What I Know podcast that "leading with heart" isn't some mushy concept. In fact, it's especially applicable when having tough conversations. "It's really true and authentic, including having to deliver bad news," she says. "I love you. So I am going to tell you the whole truth, right? I am not going to have a conversation that isn't direct, open, loving, from the intent of the heart." If this sounds a bit like parenting, it's not far off, Errett admits. … [Read more...] about This Founder Has $236 Million From Investors Including Jay-Z. Here’s How She’s Gearing Up For Hyper-Growth

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin With day hiking becoming more popular during the pandemic, active apparel brands are dipping into the outdoor category to better serve their consumer base. One such brand is Lululemon , the coveted activewear company known for pioneering athleisure with their beloved legging. It’s been 24 years since the brand first launched and their latest innovation is the release of a Hike Collection coming on July 5, 2022. “We wanted to do something slightly different than other brands, whose apparel doesn’t make you feel enveloped in nature,” says Ben Stubbington, Lululemon’s Senior Vice President of Design. “We’ve tried to create something that doesn’t act as a barrier, that makes you feel more connected to nature.” Fabric colors, for example, borrow from the palette of the outdoors with a ­­range of soft nudes and greens, pastel-patterned pieces and the occasional neon detail to represent the elements. “We designed the line … [Read more...] about Lululemon Disrupts The Outdoor Apparel Category With A New Hike Collection