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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Mastercard, ASEAN-BAC To Host Inaugural Growth Summit
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth has partnered with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) to host the inaugural Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Kuala Lumpur in late October this year. In a joint statement today, the centre said the summit is the first of three events set to take place in Southeast Asia over the next three years. 'This significant collaboration deepens Mastercard's commitment to economic growth, supporting consumers and small businesses in the Asia-Pacific region. 'The collaboration underscores the company's alignment with the Business Advisory Council's focus on sustained, inclusive economic growth in the region, amidst an evolving global and economic landscape,' it said. The centre added that the summit builds on the success of its Global Inclusive Growth Summit and aims to catalyse sustainable economic growth and advance ASEAN's collective prosperity by demonstrating how regional and business leaders can come together to create opportunities for all. It said the event aims to spur an exchange of ideas between leaders in the East and West, opening the door to innovation, partnerships, shared collaboration and outcomes for the region. Vice chairman and president, strategic growth at Mastercard Jon Huntsman said Southeast Asia is at a pivotal moment where growth must be paired with security, inclusion and access. 'As the region navigates challenges from economic fragmentation to digital disruption, our collaboration with the ASEAN-BAC reflects our commitment to helping individuals and businesses unlock economic opportunities, so everyone can benefit from the digital economy,' he added. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit to drive regional prosperity
KUALA LUMPUR: The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) will co-host the first Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in late October. The event marks the beginning of a three-year series of summits across Southeast Asia. Mastercard stated that the partnership reinforces its dedication to economic development in the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration aligns with ASEAN-BAC's mission to promote sustainable and inclusive growth amid global economic shifts. The summit follows the success of Mastercard's Global Inclusive Growth Summit, aiming to drive collective prosperity in ASEAN. It will facilitate discussions among regional and global leaders to create equitable economic opportunities. Jon Huntsman, Mastercard's vice chairman, highlighted Southeast Asia's need for growth alongside security and inclusion. He emphasised the summit's role in addressing challenges like digital disruption and economic fragmentation. The event seeks to unlock economic potential for individuals and businesses in the digital economy. - Bernama
Associated Press
27-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sigma Chi International Fraternity Commits $31 Million Pledge to Huntsman Cancer Foundation to Establish the Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation
New Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute Aims to Fund Most Ambitious, Impactful Research to Improve Cancer Care DENVER, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Cancer Foundation and Sigma Chi International Fraternity today announced a $31 million pledge to create the Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Sigma Chi expects to meet their goal, the largest single pledge in the history of men's fraternity, within five to seven years, more than doubling the funds raised by the organization throughout their 12-year partnership with Huntsman Cancer Institute. After fulfilling an $11 million pledge in 2019, Sigma Chi then committed an additional $20 million to support women's research, treatment and prevention. The organization will complete this donation early, finalizing in Fall 2025. 'Since 2013, Sigma Chi has embraced our brother Jon Huntsman's vision of an end to cancer. Across North America, these men have worked tirelessly to raise money through grassroots events and their personal relationships, all in hopes of making the dream of becoming 'The Generation to End Cancer' a reality,' Bob Wilson, 73rd Grand Consul of Sigma Chi International Fraternity, said. 'Today, we are honored to further dedicate ourselves to such a worthy cause by more than doubling our financial commitment to establish the Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation.' The late Jon M. Huntsman, Sr., a Sigma Chi member honored as a 'Significant Sig' for his exemplary achievements, and his wife, Karen, founded Huntsman Cancer Institute as part of their commitment to creating better outcomes for cancer patients and, ultimately, finding a cure. It is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing care to the largest geographic region of any institution. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than at any other cancer center in the world. The Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation will fuel groundbreaking research, as well as propel new clinical trials that will lead to safer and more effective treatments, improved quality of life and potential cures for patients across North America and beyond. 'Sigma Chi brings to bear the collective power of nearly 240 undergraduate chapters across North America all coming together to raise money for Huntsman Cancer Foundation,' says Michael Delzotti, FAHP, CFRE, President and COO, Huntsman Cancer Foundation. 'This partnership is of paramount importance to cancer patients and their families who seek treatment not only at Huntsman, but also around the world, because it will drive critical breakthroughs in cancer research. Sigma Chi's rallying cry, to be 'The Generation to End Cancer,' is a powerful force for good.' Sigma Chi undergraduates across the U.S. and Canada have brought their campus communities together to raise funds for the groundbreaking research and innovation taking place at Huntsman Cancer Institute through hallmark fundraising events like Derby Days, while some have raised money throughout the school year. Sigma Chi chapters raised a recording-breaking $5 million in the 2024-2025 school year. 'Huntsman Cancer Institute is united with Sigma Chi in our ambition to end cancer as we know it,' says Mary Beckerle, PhD, CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute. 'The Sigma Chi Center for Advanced Therapeutics and Innovation will allow us to advance the best science and new clinical trials that will materially change cancer outcomes for individuals across North America and beyond. We are so grateful to Sigma Chi for making this new commitment in our shared quest to eradicate cancer.' About Sigma Chi International Fraternity Founded in 1855, Sigma Chi International Fraternity is a men's organization dedicated to the pursuit of friendship, justice and learning. Today, there are more than 275,000 living members of Sigma Chi, including 17,000 active members at 236 campuses across North America. During its 164-year history, Sigma Chi has initiated more than 350,000 men who have been charged to live according to its seven core principles: courage, wisdom, integrity, high ambition, self-control, courtesy and fidelity. For more information, visit About Huntsman Cancer Foundation Huntsman Cancer Foundation's sole purpose is to raise funds to support the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute: To understand cancer from its beginnings, to use that knowledge in the creation and improvement of cancer treatments, to relieve the suffering of cancer patients and to provide education about cancer risk, prevention and care. Huntsman Cancer Foundation is dedicated to ensuring excellence in these endeavors through the development and prudent stewardship of private resources. All HCI fundraising initiatives happen through Huntsman Cancer Foundation, which is a public, functionally integrated, Type 3 501 (c)(3). About Huntsman Cancer Institute Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a legacy of innovative cancer research, groundbreaking discoveries, and world-class patient care, we are transforming the way cancer is understood, prevented, diagnosed, treated, and survived. Huntsman Cancer Institute focuses on delivering the most advanced cancer healing and prevention through scientific breakthroughs and cutting-edge technology to create pioneering cancer treatments beyond the standard of care today. We have more than 325 open clinical trials and 276 research teams studying cancer. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than at any other cancer center. Our scientists are world-renowned for understanding how cancer begins and using that knowledge to develop innovative approaches to treat each patient's unique disease. Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded by Jon M. and Karen Huntsman. View original content: SOURCE Sigma Chi International Fraternity
