Bill Gates says privately he donated $50m to Kamala Harris campaign – report
24 Oct
Politics

Bill Gates says privately he donated $50m to Kamala Harris campaign – report

Posted by author-avatar
0
Politics tamfitronics Bill Gates has reportedly said privately that he recently donated $50m to a non-profit organization supporting Kamala Harris’s US presidential run, remarking: “This election is different”.Three people briefed on the matter told the New York Times: “The donation was meant to stay under wraps.”Such a donation would mark a significant shift for the billionaire and Microsoft co-founder, who has historically steered clear of publicly taking political stances.In private calls this year to friends, Gates, who has not publicly endorsed Harris and does not have a deep relationship with her, has reportedly “expressed concern about what a second Donald Trump presidency would look like,” a source familiar with the matter told the New York Times.The Bill & Melinda Gates philanthropic foundation has allegedly expressed serious apprehension over possible reductions in family planning and global...
Continue reading
Speech by SITI at Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 (English only) (with photo)
24 Oct
Science & Technology

Speech by SITI at Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 (English only) (with photo)

Posted by author-avatar
0
Technology tamfitronics Speech by SITI at Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 (English only) (with photo)**********************************************************************************     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 today (October 24):Simon (Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Mr Simon Chan), Hendrick (Chairman of the Cyberport Investors Network Steering Group and Chairman of the Committee of the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme, Mr Hendrick Sin), Duncan (Legislative Council Member, Mr Duncan Chiu), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,Good morning. It is my great pleasure to join you at this year's Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF).True to its name, CVCF has been "connecting visionaries and cultivating the future". It gathers the brightest minds from the innovation and technology (I&T) and the venture fund...
Continue reading
Load more posts
Loading...