Thousands of gazes turned to the United Nationsaerospace champion, Scott Kelly, as he appeared at the Global Space Summit (UNISPACE+50). He is the NASA astronaut who holds the record for living in space the longest with four missions on the space station in 520 days. Kelly has a robust and stocky figure, carrying 7% of the space’s genes. He and his twin brother are participating in a NASA research project, with the mission of paving the way for humanity to a new planet.

Just days before his passing, businessman Michael Vu Nguyen spoke about the future of Vietnam-U.S. economic relations, Vietnam’s opportunities in global supply chains, and what Vietnamese businesses need to do to reach the world. After more than four decades working in aviation, investment, business development and international cooperation, what he emphasized was not only the opportunities ahead, but also the capabilities, trust, connections and long-term vision of an entrepreneur.

The death of King Harald V at the age of 89 marks the end of more than 35 years of his reign, during which he was known for his close connection with the Norwegian people and his commitment to national unity, while also ushering in the new reign of King Haakon VIII.

A public discussion on the future of Europe-Africa cooperation will take place in Vienna on Friday, Sept. 4, bringing together representatives of civil society, business, the African diaspora, cultural organizations and other communities to examine how Austria’s newly adopted Africa strategy can be translated into practical action.

Government officials, diplomats and nuclear experts from around the world will gather in Vienna next week for the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, at a time when international cooperation on nuclear technology carries implications far beyond the nuclear sector itself.