(IN BRIEF) Voith, a technology company, is set to supply electrical and mechanical equipment for Angola’s Caculo Cabaça hydropower plant. The order includes the installation of turbines, generators, control systems, and training programs. Located on the Kwanza River, the plant … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SK Telecom (SKT) and Thales are partnering to implement Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) on 5G networks, enhancing user identity and privacy protection. This innovative solution, based on 5G standalone networks and 5G SIM technology, encrypts and decrypts subscriber … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) McDonald’s and Accenture are expanding their partnership to leverage advanced technology and generative AI solutions across McDonald’s global restaurants, aiming to improve operations, enhance customer and employee experiences, and boost efficiency. The collaboration includes accelerating automation innovations from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Ireland, Management, Technology
Tagged Accenture, automation, Brian Rice, generative AI solutions, Julie Sweet, McDonald’s Corporation, restaurant crew
(IN BRIEF) ABB is expanding its partnership with Volvo Cars to supply more than 1,300 robots and functional packages for the production of electric vehicles (EVs). The collaboration aims to support Volvo Cars in achieving sustainability goals as the automotive … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kanonaden Entreprenad, a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract, valued at around SEK 219 million, to construct and install two series compensation stations for Svenska kraftnät. In partnership with Hitachi Energy, Kanonaden will establish these stations … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply equipment and services to Super Terminais Ltd.’s Manaus terminal in northern Brazil. The order includes reachstackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors, and a performance management tool, with delivery scheduled for Q3 2024. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexander Esse, Brazil, Cargotec, container terminal, Kalmar, Kalmar empty container handlers, Kalmar Essential terminal tractors, Kalmar Insight performance management tool, Kalmar reachstackers, Manaus terminal, Marcello Di Gregorio, Super Terminais, Super Terminais Ltd.
(IN BRIEF) In a time marked by disruptions in education for over 5.3 million children due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Star For Life Ukraine, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting informal tech education. The aim is to … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Non Profit, Science, Society, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Blockchain, charity, Computer for Kids, Education, Empowering Ukrainian children, gender equality, Girls in Tech project, inclusiveness, IT skills, Kateryna Tkachenko, mental health, scholarship, Scratch Lab for kids, Star for Life Ukraine, Summer Tech Camps, tech education, Tech Labs, Tech School, UKRAINE, Ukrainian tech talents, war in Ukraine
(IN BRIEF) Wood, a global consulting and engineering firm, has been awarded a contract by Dragados Offshore to design and support the development of three massive 2GW convertor stations in the German North Sea. These stations will transfer offshore wind … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Entrevias Concessionária de Rodovias, the operator of 570 kilometers of highways in São Paulo’s Ribeirão Preto and Marília regions, has officially opened two new sections of the SP-333 highway, known as Rodovia Rachid Rayes, spanning from km 337 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged André Isper, Clara Ferraz, Daniel Becker, Entrevias, Milton Persoli, mobility, Rodovia Rachid Rayes, São Paulo state, SP-333 Highway, Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas, Thierry Besse, VINCI
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Phenol has initiated production at the largest Cumene facility in Europe, located in Marl, Germany. This state-of-the-art plant, with a production capacity of 750,000 tonnes, employs pioneering cumene technology combined with advanced heat integration to achieve a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at PSI have made a surprising discovery that could expand the medical applications of botulinum toxin A1, commonly known as Botox. They have developed antibody-like proteins called DARPins that unexpectedly accelerate the toxin’s impact on nerve signal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Botox, DARPins, Medical Treatments PSI, Oneda Leka, proteins
(IN BRIEF) BioNTech has achieved a significant milestone in expanding mRNA vaccine manufacturing in Africa with the inauguration of its Kigali site, which includes the first manufacturing unit known as BioNTainer. This move is part of BioNTech’s broader efforts to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Africa, BioNTainer, BioNTech, Dr. Jean Kaseya, H.E. Macky Sall, H.E. Paul Kagame, H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, Hon. Annalena Baerbock, Moussa Faki Mahamat, mRNA Vaccine, Prof. Ugur Sahin, Rwanda, Sierk Poetting, vaccine
(IN BRIEF) EQT X fund has announced its acquisition of Zeus Company Inc., a pioneer in the design and production of fluoropolymer tubing for medical devices and select industrial applications. The acquisition aims to support Zeus’ continued growth as a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, EQT, Eric Liu, Ethan Waxman, John Groetelaars, medical device, partnership, Steve Peterson, Zeus Company
(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has announced positive results from Part 2 of the RUBY/ENGOT-EN6/GOG3031/NSGO phase III trial, evaluating the use of Jemperli (dostarlimab) in combination with standard chemotherapy and as maintenance therapy for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged chomotherapy, dostarlimab, Endometrial Cancer Trial, GSK, Hesham Abdullah, RUBY, Zejula
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies’ Chairman and CEO, Patrick Pouyanné, met with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reaffirm the enduring partnership between TotalEnergies and Nigeria. Over the past decade, TotalEnergies has been the largest private energy investor in Nigeria, with significant … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The world’s largest subsea cable system, 2Africa, has expanded to the Canary Islands, improving connectivity and providing additional capacity for global telecommunications services. In collaboration with Vodafone and the Council of Tenerife, the cable system landed on the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 2Africa, Canalink, Canary Islands, connectivity, Javier Álvarez, partnership, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions Ltd have entered into an agreement to jointly offer specialized support for artillery systems used in Ukraine, particularly those produced by BAE Systems. This partnership aims to provide repair and support services … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Effective from March 1, 2024, Jörg Vocke will take over as the new CEO of Siemens Real Estate (SRE), the real estate subsidiary of Siemens. Reporting directly to Ralf P. Thomas, Chief Financial Officer of Siemens AG, Vocke … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, Jörg Vocke, leadership, Ralf P. Thomas, Siemens Real Estate, Zsolt Sluitner
(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management has presented its investment outlook for 2024 during its Global Outlook presentation. As 2023 concludes with decreasing inflation and monetary policy normalization, the year 2024 is expected to offer promising prospects for investors. Key insights … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is embarking on a significant logistics transformation through Project ONE Log, aimed at implementing a unified logistics system using SAP technology. This move involves replacing various existing systems with a standardized SAP solution, streamlining logistics processes … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London highlights the importance of valuing patients’ “lived experiences” in the diagnostic process. The research, involving over 1,000 patients and clinicians, revealed that clinicians often … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Lived Experiences', Diagnosis Process, Dr Tom Pollak, King’s College London, Melanie Sloan, neuropsychiatric lupus, partnership, Recognition of Patients', study, Sue Farrington, sustainability, University of Cambridge
(IN BRIEF) On December 16, Mercedes-Benz achieved a significant milestone by obtaining conditional approval for its Level 3 conditionally automated driving system in Beijing, becoming one of the first automakers to do so. The automaker plans to conduct tests of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Beijing, CHINA, Conditional Automated Driving License, Markus Schäfer, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has initiated a risk-sharing framework for Kosovan banks, with ProCredit Bank Kosovo (PCBK) becoming the first partner bank to join. This framework allows the EBRD to share partner banks’ exposure … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, Kosovo, partnership, ProCredit Bank Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, SME, sustainability, Visar Paçarada
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €150 million sovereign-backed loan to Ukraine’s electricity transmission company, Ukrenergo, as part of a comprehensive effort to support Ukraine’s energy security amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Norway, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged conflict, Denys Shmygal, EBRD, ENERGY, Italy, Norway, Odile Renaud-Basso, partnership, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ukrenergo, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi
(IN BRIEF) The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMAs) have jointly released a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) workplan outlining their collaborative strategy through 2028. This initiative aims to maximize the benefits of AI for stakeholders … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged 2028 Workplan, artificial-intelligence, EMA, HMAs, Medicines Regulation, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inked a €200 million loan agreement with Interbiak, a public entity under the Department for Infrastructure and Territorial Development of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia. This financing will facilitate the construction of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bilbao, EIB, Gilles Badot, Imanol Pradales, Interbiak, Nervión River Tunnel Project, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a significant development for Africa’s pharmaceutical sector, the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government have signed a host country agreement, paving the way for the Foundation’s operationalization. The Foundation has also forged a memorandum of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Technology
Tagged Africa, African Development Bank, African Pharmaceutical Industry, African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Dr Bärbel Kofler, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Vincent Biruta, EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, partnership, Professor Padmashree Gehl Sampath, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a loan of PLN 1.5 billion to Jerónimo Martins Polska, the owner of the Biedronka retail store chain in Poland, to facilitate energy efficiency investments within its store network. This financial … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a significant €175 million loan to Northern Fiber Holding Group (NFH) to support the expansion of its fiber optic network in northern Germany. This funding, in addition to the €240 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, Andrew Morris, EIB, fiber-optic network, Franz von Abendroth, Northern Fiber Holding Group, Northern Germany, partnership, Richard Krause, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A recent study, titled “The impact of the EIB’s intermediated lending to businesses in the Western Balkans,” assesses the effect of the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) intermediated lending on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Montenegro, News, Serbia, Small Business
Tagged Bosnia, Debora Revoltella, EIB, Herzegovina, investment, Kyriacos Kakouris, Montenegro, NORTH MACEDONIA, partnership, SERBIA, SMEs, sustainability
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