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DNV Enables Faster Global Market Access for Clearlab With Combined Medical Device Certifications

(IN BRIEF) DNV has certified Clearlab’s contact lenses and multi-purpose lens care solutions under the Medical Device Single Audit Program, ISO 13485, and the EU Medical Device Regulation through a parallel audit process. This integrated approach enabled Clearlab to achieve … Read the full press release

DNV Supports USD 325 Million Financing for Major Battery and Solar Portfolio in Chile

(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as market consultant on a USD 325 million financing package for T Power, a renewable energy platform managed by Toesca, supporting the development of one of Chile’s largest battery energy storage systems alongside a broad solar … Read the full press release

DNV Ensures Leadership Continuity With Interim Appointments Through August 2026

(IN BRIEF) DNV has confirmed interim leadership changes as Group President and CEO Remi Eriksen steps away temporarily to undergo cancer treatment. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen has been appointed Interim DNV Group President and CEO from 1 February to 31 August 2026, … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Expands Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling Deployment on Greece’s Patras–Pyrgos Motorway

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract extension by Olympia Odos to deploy and maintain its Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system on the new 65-kilometre Patras–Pyrgos section of Greece’s A5 motorway. The project includes the installation of 14 … Read the full press release

ORLEN and Equinor Identify New Gas Resources on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Upstream Norway and Equinor have confirmed a new natural gas discovery at the Sissel prospect in the central North Sea, with estimated recoverable resources of up to 28.3 million barrels of oil equivalent. Expected to deliver around … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Confirms Progress on Challenger 3 With Live Fire Testing

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has successfully completed the first crewed live firing trials of Challenger 3, marking a key milestone in the delivery of the British Army’s next-generation Main Battle Tank. Conducted at a UK Ministry of Defence … Read the full press release

Prosolia Energy Expands Spanish Renewable Platform With 229 MW Solar Portfolio Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Prosolia Energy has completed the acquisition of a 229 MW portfolio of five operational solar parks in Spain from EDP Renováveis, strengthening its renewable energy platform and advancing its international growth strategy. Located in Andalucía and Castilla y … Read the full press release

New Empa Cable Technology Supports Combined MRI and Neurostimulation Applications Without Interference

(IN BRIEF) Empa has developed polymer-based, MRI-compatible electrode cables in collaboration with Swiss company TI Solutions AG, addressing long-standing safety and performance challenges associated with using conductive materials inside MRI scanners. By replacing traditional copper wiring with polymer fibers coated … Read the full press release

Continental Adds Reflective Terra Adventure Variant for Enhanced Low-Light Gravel Riding

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced the Terra Adventure Graphite-Reflex, a new gravel tire variant featuring a reflective sidewall strip to improve visibility in low-light conditions. Retaining the aggressive, MTB-inspired tread and durable construction of the original Terra Adventure, the new … Read the full press release

Henkel Korea Enhances Digital B2B Transactions Through Deutsche Bank and NHN KCP Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank, working with NHN KCP, has been appointed to provide payment gateway services for Henkel Korea, enhancing the company’s B2B digital commerce platform. The partnership combines Deutsche Bank’s global payments expertise with NHN KCP’s local gateway technology … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Stock Exchange Acquires Tetrao ESG Data Analytics Unit to Strengthen Sustainable Bond Data

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Stock Exchange has acquired the ESG data analytics unit of fintech Tetrao International, enhancing its sustainable bond data capabilities and reinforcing its leadership in sustainable finance information. The deal brings Tetrao’s ESG data analytics team and … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group Expands Responsible AI Adoption with Group-Wide Training Programme

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has launched an AI Academy to provide practical AI training for all 67,000 employees, regardless of role or experience. Delivered through flexible, bite-sized learning, the programme focuses on responsible AI use, real-world application, and building … Read the full press release

TDC NET Secures €50 Million NIB Financing to Accelerate Fibre Rollout in Greater Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) NIB has provided a €50 million, seven-year loan to TDC NET A/S to finance fibre broadband network rollout investments in Denmark during 2025–2027, with a focus on the Greater Copenhagen area. The financing supports the expansion of fibre-to-the-premises … Read the full press release

EQT Life Sciences Backs Exciva with €51 Million Financing to Address Unmet Needs in Alzheimer’s Care

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences has co-led a €51 million Series B financing in Exciva to support a Phase 2 clinical trial of Deraphan, a novel therapy for agitation associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The round, led through the LSP Dementia … Read the full press release

Deka Divests Landmark Luxury Hotel Asset in Mallorca as Part of Active Portfolio Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has sold the Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa in Mallorca to Dubai Holding LLC from the WestInvest InterSelect real estate fund. The five-star, LEED Platinum-certified hotel includes 121 rooms and an adjacent undeveloped plot of … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction to Acquire Fletcher Construction to Expand New Zealand Infrastructure Presence

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Construction has agreed to acquire Fletcher Construction, a New Zealand infrastructure specialist employing 2,300 people and generating around €630 million in annual revenue. Subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in 2026, the acquisition strengthens VINCI … Read the full press release

Ørsted Reaches Major Milestone with Full Turbine Installation at Taiwan’s Greater Changhua 2b and 4

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed the installation of all 66 wind turbines at the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan, marking a major milestone for offshore wind in the Asia-Pacific region. Installed within a … Read the full press release

Hexagon Launches Multivista Brand to Deliver Integrated AECO Services Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched Hexagon Multivista, unifying Voyansi, LocLab, Construction Analysis, and Multivista into a single integrated services brand for the AECO industry. The consolidated portfolio delivers end-to-end support from reality capture to digital modelling and automated analysis, addressing … Read the full press release

Shionogi Increases Stake in ViiV Healthcare to 21.7 Percent as Shareholder Structure Simplifies

(IN BRIEF) GSK and Shionogi have agreed with Pfizer to restructure ViiV Healthcare’s shareholder base, with Shionogi replacing Pfizer’s 11.7 percent economic interest and increasing its stake to 21.7 percent, while GSK maintains a 78.3 percent majority holding. The transaction, … Read the full press release

GSK Strengthens Immunology Pipeline with $2.2 Billion RAPT Therapeutics Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) GSK has agreed to acquire RAPT Therapeutics in a transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion, adding ozureprubart, a phase IIb long-acting anti-IgE antibody for food allergy prevention, to its Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation pipeline. Designed to offer sustained … Read the full press release