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Zalando and ZEOS Panel Reveals How Brands Can Build Profitability Through Customer Value and Logistics Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Leaders from Zalando and ZEOS convened for a strategic panel discussion exploring how fashion and lifestyle brands can drive profitability amid market disruption. Key themes included a shift in consumer values toward quality and purpose, the evolution of … Read the full press release

EMA Recommends Approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s LP.8.1 COVID-19 Vaccine for Broad Use in EU

(IN BRIEF) Pfizer and BioNTech have received a positive recommendation from the EMA’s CHMP for their LP.8.1-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine, COMIRNATY® LP.8.1, for individuals aged six months and older. This updated vaccine offers improved immune protection against prevalent SARS-CoV-2 subvariants, … Read the full press release

EMA Supports AstraZeneca’s Eco-Friendly Trixeo Aerosphere for COPD with Ultra-Low Emission Propellant

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere has received a positive opinion from the EMA’s CHMP for use with a new propellant that offers a 99.9% reduction in Global Warming Potential compared to traditional formulations. Trixeo becomes the first pressurised metered-dose inhaler … Read the full press release

CHMP Recommends Expanding Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo® Access to Broader Haemophilia Population Without Inhibitors

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s CHMP recommending label expansion for Alhemo® (concizumab) to include adolescents and adults with haemophilia A and B without inhibitors. Backed by robust data from the explorer8 … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Italy to Lead Design of First Long-Term Lunar Habitat for Artemis Missions

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space Italy has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to lead the design of the Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module, a core asset in NASA’s Artemis program aiming to establish a long-term human presence … Read the full press release

Great Wall Motors’ Smart Cockpit Display Receives 5-Star Eye Comfort Certification from TÜV Rheinland

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China has presented a 5-Star Eye Comfort Certification to the in-vehicle display used in Great Wall Motors’ latest models, underscoring advancements in smart cockpit ergonomics and visual safety. The display stood out in areas such … Read the full press release

STRABAG Hold Estate Begins First Residential Development in Schleswig-Holstein with 53 Energy-Efficient Units

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG Hold Estate has launched its inaugural residential project in Itzehoe, Schleswig-Holstein, using ZÜBLIN’s serial CONCEPT construction system. The development features 53 rental units—36 subsidized by IB.SH and 17 accessible, KfW-supported apartments. Aimed at affordability and sustainability, the … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Drives Sustainability at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Fleet of 32 Electrified Support Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is providing 32 fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to support the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the longest and most demanding edition in the race’s history. From 26 July to 3 August, 154 … Read the full press release

EIB and Santander Finance Greene’s Waste Conversion Project with €224 Million for Five Innovative Plants

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Santander have jointly committed €224 million to Greene Enterprise for the construction of five advanced waste recovery plants across Spain. These facilities will use pyrolysis to convert more than 200,000 tonnes of non-recyclable … Read the full press release

Sanofi Gains EU Approval for Sarclisa in First-Line Treatment of Transplant-Eligible Multiple Myeloma

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has secured European Commission approval for Sarclisa in combination with VRd as an induction treatment for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. The decision was based on part one of the GMMG-HD7 … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Starts 60,000 bpd from BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 Offshore Tie‑Backs in Angola

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has initiated oil production from its BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 subsea tie‑back projects in Angolan offshore Blocks 17/06 and 17, adding a combined 60,000 bpd by utilizing existing PAZFLOR and CLOV FPSO capacity. BEGONIA, the first inter‑block development on 17/06, ties … Read the full press release

RWE Wins Consent for Byers Gill 180 MW Solar and Battery Storage Project in North East England

(IN BRIEF) RWE has obtained NSIP approval for the 180 MW (AC) Byers Gill Solar Farm and its equal‑sized battery storage installation near Stockton and Darlington, pending a final investment decision. The co‑located project will store solar energy for dispatch during peak … Read the full press release

BASF Ultrason® Enables Kyoraku’s Amberware: Timeless Honey‑Tinted Tableware

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultrason® E 3010 nat serves as the foundation for Amberware, a reusable tableware concept by Kyoraku that leverages the material’s natural honey‑amber tint, toughness, and chemical resistance. These lightweight, microwave‑ and dishwasher‑safe plates resist cracking and chipping—backed by a … Read the full press release

Long‑Term Western Canadian Butane Deal Links BASF’s Asia Feedstock Needs with AltaGas’ REEF Terminal

(IN BRIEF) BASF Intertrade AG and AltaGas Ltd. have inked a long‑term contract for Western Canadian butane supply via the upcoming Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF), beginning in 2027. The deal gives BASF a competitive, dependable feedstock source for … Read the full press release

SUEZ to Supply RATP’s Operations with 100 GWh Per Year of Household‑Waste‑Derived Electricity Through New Long‑Term Agreement

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and RATP Group have agreed on a 16‑year PPA for nearly 100 GWh per year of renewable electricity generated from household waste. This partnership supports RATP’s ISO 50001‑certified energy management program and its goal to reduce energy‑related greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

ISS Expands Beverage Client Contract Across Iberia and Nordics

(IN BRIEF) ISS is set to enhance its longstanding relationship with a leading global beverage company by signing a five‑year deal beginning January 2026. The contract, which already covers cleaning in Spain, will expand to include technical maintenance, reception, greenery, … Read the full press release

Fortum Acquires 4.4 GW Finnish Wind‑Development Portfolio from ABO Energy

(IN BRIEF) Fortum will purchase ABO Energy’s Finnish wind‑power development portfolio, adding 4.4 GW to its Nordic pipeline for €40 million at closing, with earn‑outs potentially bringing the total to €70 million. Closing is expected in Q4 2025, and initial projects may become ready‑to‑build … Read the full press release

ensec Joins Orange Cyberdefense to Form Leading Swiss Cybersecurity Powerhouse

(IN BRIEF) Orange Cyberdefense has acquired Swiss specialist ensec, bringing forty new experts into its local team of one hundred and expanding its coverage into German‑speaking Switzerland. The combined firm will offer comprehensive threat‑lifecycle support—from consulting and integration to managed … Read the full press release

Supervisory Board Renews Appointments of Dirk Elvermann and Stephan Kothrade on BASF Executive Board

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Supervisory Board has renewed the tenures of two Executive Directors: Dirk Elvermann will continue as CFO and Chief Digital Officer until the 2031 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, and Stephan Kothrade will remain CTO until the 2028 meeting. Elvermann, … Read the full press release

“Factory of the Future” Elsdorf Center Enables Early Installation of GEA Freeze‑Dryers

(IN BRIEF) GEA has broken ground on an €80 million freeze‑drying system production center in Elsdorf, Germany, following partial approval in July 2025. Covering 40,000 m², the “Factory of the Future” allows early‑stage assembly of critical product chambers and freeze‑dryers while construction continues. … Read the full press release