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2021-09-04 08:30:12 Busy day on the EEF venue: talks, interviews, exhibitions and stands, sessions and business dialogues. There's plenty more to see this afternoon, so stay tuned.

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2021-09-04 08:02:01 The International Jigoro Kano Judo Tournament Results

The International Jigoro Kano Judo Tournament is a signature sporting event of the Eastern Economic Forum. It was held yesterday, September 3.
After six main matches, the score was 3 - 3. Daria Vladimirova brought the victory for the Russian national team in the "Golden-score" encounter, winning for the second time against Tahina Durand (France). Other winners were Russia's Valery Yendovitsky and Irina Zueva.
The awarding ceremony was attended by Minister of Sport Oleg Matytsin and Arkady Rotenberg, Head of International Judo Foundation.
Our congratulations to the winners!

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2021-09-04 07:19:49 If you need an active recovery between sessions or would like to win great prizes, go to the stand of the Russian tech and banking colossus Sber.

Today, from 12:00 to 15:00, an AR-dance game tournament 'BeatDancer' is held at SberPoint (level A5). The best dancers will get high-tech prizes from Sber, the rest will treat themselves with a boost of energy and endorphins!

No special skills are needed to play this game. Just move to the beat of the music and catch the game elements on the screen. A camera reads a player's movements and scores points. Winners get a free smart device, prizes are drawn every hour.
Try to win yourself or cheer for your colleagues, just don't miss it!

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2021-09-04 06:05:22 Today is the final day of the Forum. And there are still many questions left to be discussed

For example, digital technologies and the speed they are emerging. It is clear they have already made their way into our lives, providing new opportunities and tools for communication and more. At the same time, education remains the basis for human resource development. Participants of the session 'APEC Technology Initiative: Debate on Digital Transformation in Education' will share their unique experiences in adapting educational models to the spreading digitalization.
Where: Building A, level 5, conference hall 4
When: September 4, 12:30 – 14:00

Did you know that the global market for international business events amounts to $1 trillion? The constraints caused by the pandemic forced the world to search for new formats of hosting these events. But what real impact do they have on countries' economies and policies? What will international events look like in the future? A very interesting session on 'The Role of International Multilateral Events in Public Diplomacy".
Where: Building B, level 6, conference hall 7
When: September 4, 15:00 – 16:30

There are a lot of robots on Russky Island this year. Some love all these technologies, while others are frightened by machines. According to recent studies, the most promising areas of robotics in business today are industry, agriculture, logistics and medicine. However, a number of ethical questions arise. What awaits us in the age of robotics? How can we make interaction between humans and artificial intelligence effective? What new prospects does robotics open for business and government? Session 'Automation Technologies: Robots vs. People' will try to answer the questions.
Where: Building B, level 6, conference hall 9
When: September 4, 15:00 – 16:30

The full programme is on the website.
One more piece of advice: today is the last day to walk around the stands and find something important and exciting to do. Have a good and productive day!

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2021-09-03 19:00:00 The 'Far East Street' exhibition officially opened today

This is a unique open air exhibition that features all 11 regions of the Far Eastern Federal District: their economic potential, tourism opportunities, investment projects, and last but not least, cultural traditions.

The opening ceremony was astonishing: young dancers, folk ensembles, beautiful national costumes, music and pure joy. Just take a look at the pictures and then go see the Far East Street exhibition for yourself. Don't forget: to attend the exhibition on September 5-7, you have to register on the website and get a QR code.

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2021-09-03 16:46:40 As amusing as the robots were, many of the Forum sessions dealt in one way or another with really important issues: sustainable development, the green economy, reducing harm to nature. If you had a chance to read our quotes from the plenary session, you would have noticed that President Putin also paid a lot of attention to environmental issues. And here are some quotes from other Forum's meetings, which looked for an answer to the question: how can we reduce the damage to the planet?

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2021-09-03 14:47:40 It may seem that this year's EEF has turned into some kind of a high-tech exhibition. Here is yet another robot. Maybe not too human-like, but instead it knows how to make a real good small talk in English!

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2021-09-03 13:10:07 India will partner with Russia on the Northern Sea Route, — said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the EEF Plenary Session. India appreciates Russia's assistance in space exploration and will therefore act as a partner in opening up international trade and commerce.
* The Northern Sea Route from the Kara Gate to Providence Bay is more than 5.6 thousand km, the length of the adjoining navigable river routes is about 37 thousand km.

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2021-09-03 12:49:06 Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, expressed hope that tourism and air traffic will soon recover.
Thailand is already gradually launching projects to stimulate the tourism industry.
The Prime Minister believes that this can't be achieved without global vaccination and equal access to coronavirus vaccines. Vaccines should be available and free, while the more well-situated countries should support and share vaccines with those who lack them.
According to the Prime Minister, Thailand plans to vaccinate 70% of its population by the end of the year.

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2021-09-03 12:30:07 Smoke from Yakutia fires has reached Ulaanbaatar. The strongest sandstorm in decades hit Mongolia, China, and the Persian Gulf. That's why, according to the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the countries need to develop joint programmes to fight climate change.

He drew attention to the fact that the ecological balance has been disturbed and comprehensive measures need to be taken.
The President of Mongolia also noted that the risk of the disease spread is increasing. Which means that we need to improve tools of mutual help between countries.

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