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Driverless Buses Begin Operation in Greece
When discussing companies developing self-driving cars, Google is likely the first name that comes to mind. Google is currently testing its cute-looking autonomous vehicle at its headquarters in Mountain View. However, it will likely be some time before the average person can experience a self-driving ride in Silicon Valley.
Skyuber: Portugal's Airborne Ride-Sharing Service for Private Jets
Do you own a private jet and want to share the costs? The mobile application developed by the Portuguese company Skyuber allows private jet pilots to find passengers heading to the same destination to share expenses.
University of Texas at Dallas Hosts First Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Workshop
The inaugural Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Workshop was held on the 7th at the Visual Arts Center of the University of Texas at Dallas. Professor Zhang Qianyuan, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute, delivered a lecture titled "The Humanistic Spirit of Ancient Chinese Landscape Painting" and provided a demonstration of Chinese painting, drawing admiration from the more than 50 Chinese and international calligraphy and painting enthusiasts in attendance.
Embassy of China in Ireland Holds Symposium on Consular Protection
On November 2, 2015, the Embassy of China in Ireland held a symposium on consular protection. Political Counselor Wu Lijun attended and delivered a speech. More than 30 representatives from overseas Chinese associations, the All-Ireland Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Chinese police officers, legal professionals, and Chinese-funded enterprises participated.
Irish Coach Wins Bodybuilding Champion of the Year
On November 5, Beijing time, in the recently held 2015 World’s Most Beautiful and Healthy Fashion Man (WBFF) competition in Las Vegas, Vinnie Gough from Ireland won the championship with his perfect physique, earning the title of World Bodybuilding Model Champion.
Microsoft Store in Ireland Begins Pre-Sale of Lumia 950/XL
At the beginning of October, Microsoft held a Windows 10 product launch event in New York, introducing the flagship Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones. Both new flagships are equipped with the Windows 10 Mobile operating system and integrate a series of innovative features, such as Windows Hello and Continuum.
A Chinese Immigrant's 20-Year Journey of Entrepreneurship in Singapore
In 1991, the second year after China and Singapore established formal diplomatic relations, 29-year-old Zou Xiangyun resigned from her accounting position at a state-owned enterprise in Shanghai and traveled to Singapore alone to seek new opportunities. At that time, her knowledge of Singapore was limited to what she read in newspapers, knowing only that it was a beautiful garden city.
Singapore: Orchid to be Named After President Xi and His Wife
The Singapore Botanic Gardens, which recently achieved World Heritage status, are lush with greenery and blooming orchids.
Cyprus Government Plans to Build a Technology Park
On October 30, 2015, Dr. Stelios Himonas, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry of Cyprus, stated at the introduction meeting of the Cyprus Technology Park that in order to enhance the economy, increase employment, and respond to the financial crisis, the government will construct the first technology park. This project aims to transform Cyprus into a regional center that integrates production, education, and research, gathering high-tech enterprises.
Cyprus-Greece Submarine Cable System to Be Operational by the End of This Year
According to the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority, the submarine cable system KIMONAS connecting Cyprus and Greece will be completed and put into operation by the end of 2015.
British Female Adventurer Completes 40,000 Kilometers of Global Journey Solely by Human Power
According to a report by the Daily Mail on November 3, British 30-year-old adventurer Sarah Outen has returned to Tower Bridge in London after four years of arduous travel, completing her global journey of over 25,000 miles (approximately 40,233 kilometers) solely by human power.
Singapore's Largest Data Center to Be Built
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) recently announced plans to invest USD 285 million to create the country's largest data center. This plan will establish a Tier 3+ data center in Jurong, Singapore, aimed at meeting the growing demand for hosting and cloud services in the country.