SIX Extends Strategic Partnership with Barclays to Deliver Smarter Data Solutions Across Global Operations

(IN BRIEF) SIX and Barclays have entered into a seven-year global partnership to accelerate the bank’s international growth and enhance cost efficiency. The collaboration will give Barclays access to SIX’s suite of financial data products and allow the bank to … Read the full press release

SGL Carbon Expands Safety Awareness Through Global Workshops on Hazardous Materials and Emergency Readiness

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon hosted its 4th Global Safety Day across all sites, emphasizing the safe handling of hazardous substances through workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations. This year’s event highlighted essential safety topics such as labeling, storage, PPE usage, and … Read the full press release

GSK Achieves Landmark NMPA Approval for Shingrix as First Shingles Vaccine for Immunosuppressed Patients in China

(IN BRIEF) GSK’s Shingrix vaccine has been approved by China’s NMPA for adults aged 18 and over who are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed, marking the first shingles vaccine available for this group in the country. Affecting about six million people annually … Read the full press release

wpd Solar France Breaks Ground on 140 MW Marcy Project Integrating Clean Energy with Agricultural Land Use

(IN BRIEF) wpd solar France has started construction on the 140.6 MWp Marcy solar park in Nièvre, central France — a landmark project that merges renewable energy generation with sustainable agriculture. Developed with Cryo, the initiative reclaims 632 hectares for … Read the full press release

ALBANIA: Lagardère Travel Retail and Kastrati Group Open New Duty Free Store at Durrës Port to Serve Growing Passenger Flows

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a new 100m² duty free store at Albania’s Port of Durrës through its joint venture with Kastrati Group, further expanding its presence in the country after launching operations at Tirana International Airport. The … Read the full press release

Decho Joins Accenture to Accelerate Deployment of Palantir and Generative AI Platforms in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Decho, a UK-based Palantir and AI consultancy, to expand its data and AI capabilities and strengthen its delivery of Palantir-powered solutions across health, government, defense, and commercial sectors. Decho, a Palantir strategic alliance partner, specializes … Read the full press release

Portuguese Fire Monitoring System Developed by REN and University of Coimbra Wins 2025 Gartner Innovation Award

(IN BRIEF) Natureye, an intelligent wildfire prevention and monitoring platform developed jointly by REN and ADAI at the University of Coimbra, has been recognised at the 2025 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards as one of the most impactful projects in … Read the full press release

Abertis Foundation and UNICEF Strengthen STEM Education for Girls in Mexico to Bridge Gender Gaps in Science and Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Abertis Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, is driving a nationwide effort in Mexico to close the gender gap in STEM education. Over 6,000 children and adolescents in more than 300 schools have benefited from the programme, which … Read the full press release

Nokia Expands Strategic Partnership with Vodafone and Vodacom to Accelerate 5G Deployment Across Europe and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has extended its strategic partnership with Vodafone and Vodacom under Vodafone’s five-year RAN investment programme, reinforcing its leadership in 5G infrastructure across Europe and Africa. The collaboration will see Nokia deploy equipment from its AirScale RAN portfolio, … Read the full press release

AFRY to Design Track and Catenary Upgrades for Sweden’s Western Main Line Between Stockholm and Gothenburg

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been selected by the Swedish Transport Administration to design key upgrades to the Western Main Line, Sweden’s crucial rail link between Stockholm and Gothenburg. The project includes full track renewal and modernization of the catenary system … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Online Lichen Sclerosus Guide Wins National Award for Empowering Patients and Improving Communication

(IN BRIEF) The Lichen Sclerosus Guide, co-produced by the University of Bristol, University of Nottingham, and NHS partners, has won the 2025 Picker Experience Network Award for excellence in patient communication. The online guide provides vital information and support for … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Researchers Develop Promising Gene Therapy to Protect Type 1 Diabetes Patients from Kidney Disease

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a promising new gene therapy that could help prevent diabetic kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver the VEGF-C protein directly … Read the full press release

EE Launches New Nationwide Campaign Celebrating the Power of the iPhone 17 Pro on Its Leading 5G+ Network

(IN BRIEF) EE has launched a new nationwide campaign titled The Most Powerful iPhone Deserves the Best Network to celebrate the arrival of Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro on its leading 5G+ network. Created by Publicis Groupe UK’s team of Saatchi … Read the full press release

Gorenje Wins WIPO National Award for Strengthening Innovation Through Research Collaboration and Patenting Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Gorenje has received a national award from the World Intellectual Property Organization for its outstanding innovation system and strategic use of intellectual property. The company’s structured approach to managing creativity, supported by a transparent regulatory framework and fair … Read the full press release

ABB Strengthens AI Data Center Innovation with NVIDIA through New Gigawatt-Scale Power Technologies

(IN BRIEF) ABB has entered into a partnership with NVIDIA to develop advanced power distribution solutions that will enable the construction of next-generation gigawatt-scale data centers capable of handling the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence workloads. The collaboration centers … Read the full press release

EIB and BRED Banque Populaire Join Forces to Unlock €800 Million in Financing for SMEs and Sustainable Growth in France’s Overseas Territories

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BRED Banque Populaire have launched their first joint financing program to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in France’s overseas territories, mobilizing a total of €800 million. Backed by an EIB loan of €400 … Read the full press release

EIB and European Commission Support BioNTech’s First mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Facility in Africa with up to €95 Million in Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and European Commission are jointly supporting BioNTech’s mRNA manufacturing facility in Kigali, Rwanda, with up to €95 million in blended financing. The project aims to strengthen Africa’s capacity to produce vaccines locally for diseases … Read the full press release

EU Deepens Collaboration with ASEAN to Accelerate Clean Energy Integration and Regional Power Grid Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Union has announced expanded support for Southeast Asia’s sustainable energy transition through a major partnership with ASEAN and the Asian Development Bank to advance the ASEAN Power Grid. The initiative aims to improve energy access for … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Unveils GreenPod Home, a Breakthrough Home-Compostable Fiber Solution for Coffee Pods

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced GreenPod Home, a pioneering fiber-based coffee pod solution that is officially certified OK compost HOME by TÜV Austria. The innovation allows consumers to compost their used coffee pods at home, ensuring full biodegradability without toxic … Read the full press release

e& UAE Partners with Ericsson to Deploy Cloud-Native 5G Core Infrastructure for Advanced Digital Services

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and e& UAE have entered a multi-year partnership to modernize e& UAE’s 5G Core Network with Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core solution. The upgrade, announced at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, introduces advanced cloud-native applications running on both Ericsson and … Read the full press release