(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has entered into an agreement to purchase Nippon Steel Corporation’s 50% stake in the AM/NS Calvert Joint Venture, contingent upon NSC’s successful acquisition of US Steel. As part of the deal, NSC will inject approximately $0.9 billion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, AM/NS Calvert, ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel, partnership, sustainability, US Steel Deal
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has opened applications for the second year of its Supported Internship Programme, offering young adults with autism valuable work experience at its Norwich offices. The programme, a collaboration between Aviva, DFN Project SEARCH, The Wherry School, Norfolk … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, DFN Project SEARCH, Employment, inclusivity, Internship Programme, Kirsty Matthews, Matthew Bohan, Norfolk County Council, Norwich, Owen Morris, partnership, Pluss, Rachel Quick, society, The Wherry School, Young Adults with Autism
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have found that mitochondrial dysfunction in the intestines can trigger Crohn’s disease symptoms by disrupting the gut microbiome. This groundbreaking discovery establishes a direct link between defective mitochondria and both tissue … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick raised £5,900 for Coventry-based charity Carriers of Hope through its Kitchen Kit Market, where over 1,000 students purchased pre-loved kitchen items on a “pay as you feel” basis. This initiative, part of the university’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Russell Group has formed an expert advisory panel to develop strategies for maximizing the role of UK universities in delivering the government’s Industrial Strategy. Chaired by the University of Warwick’s Vice-Chancellor, Stuart Croft, the panel includes prominent … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The SETsquared Partnership universities, including the University of Southampton, and QantX have launched a £300 million investment vehicle to accelerate the growth of science and technology companies. This initiative aims to address funding disparities in the region and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, INNOVATION, investment fund, Mark Spearing, partnership, Patrick Vallance, QantX, Richard Haycock, science, SETsquared, Southampton, Surrey, sustainability, technology
(IN BRIEF) KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has retained the prestigious title of ‘The Best of the Best’ at The Best Annual Report competition, achieving the highest score for its consolidated financial statements. This marks the 13th time KGHM has won … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Poland
Tagged Awards, KGHM, leadership, National Competition, Piotr Krzyżewski, ‘Best of the Best’ Title
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully launched its first recycled fiber lines in Bangladesh at Lipy Paper Mills, marking a major step forward in the country’s paper industry. The two lines can process 150 tons per day of recycled materials and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant has completed its annual outages for 2024, with both units back online. Unit 2’s outage lasted 23 days, while Unit 1’s extended four-year maintenance took 39 days, with both experiencing minor delays due … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has revealed that the Telekopye scam network has shifted its focus to targeting users of Booking.com and Airbnb through compromised hotel accounts. By sending fake payment issue emails and directing users to fraudulent booking sites that … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Airbnb, Booking.com, ESET, Hotel Accounts, Radek Jizba, SECURITY, Telekopye Scam Network
(IN BRIEF) ESET has enhanced its Vulnerability and Patch Management module to include Linux and macOS systems, expanding coverage and offering improved visibility and control through a new dashboard. The update supports both automated and manual vulnerability scanning, ensuring seamless … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Amsterdam-based LUMICKS has secured €20 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its next-generation cell avidity platform, which aims to accelerate the development of immunotherapies for cancer treatment. Supported by the InvestEU initiative, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Cancer Drug Discovery, EIB, Hugo de Wit, Immunotherapy Tools, investment, LUMICKS, Netherlands, partnership, Robert de Groot, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo have partnered to drive up to €8 billion in investment for Europe’s wind energy sector, leveraging a €500 million EIB counter-guarantee to enable Intesa Sanpaolo to create €1 billion worth of bank guarantees. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Intesa Sanpaolo, investment, Italy, Kadri Simson, Mauro Micillo, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, renewable energy sector, sustainability, wind energy
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, a division of the European Investment Bank, has provided Enel Colombia with a $300 million loan to support the development of renewable energy projects and upgrades to the company’s power distribution infrastructure. This loan, backed by … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged EIB Global, Enel Colombia, grid infrastructure, Ioannis Tsakiris, partnership, renewable energy, SACE, Stefano De Angelis EIB, sustainability, Valerio Perinelli
(IN BRIEF) Merck has officially opened a new €290 million biosafety testing facility in Rockville, Maryland, designed to meet the increasing global demand for biosafety testing services. This state-of-the-art facility consolidates various operations, including biosafety testing, analytical development, and cell … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Accelerate Testing Timelines, Benjamin Hein, Biosafety Testing Facility, Drug Safety, Merck, partnership, Rockville, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) On October 10, 2024, Unilever announced the successful sale of its Russian subsidiary to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer specializing in perfumes, cosmetics, and household products. This transaction encompasses Unilever’s entire operations in Russia, including its four production … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Commodities, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Arnest Group, Hein Schumacher, partnership, RUSSIA, sustainability, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) On October 10, 2024, Amey, a leading UK infrastructure services and engineering firm, announced the introduction of its revitalized Early Careers Programme, welcoming 137 new graduates, apprentices, and interns. This year’s cohort will engage in diverse roles across … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced the CE certification of its VENTANA CLDN18 (43-14A) RxDx Assay, marking a significant advancement in companion diagnostics for patients with gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. This diagnostic tool enables clinicians to identify patients who … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Energy has successfully launched an electric-driven compressor at the Teesside Gas Processing Plant, significantly boosting gas flows from the Breagh Gas Field. This advancement is crucial for ensuring a stable domestic gas supply for UK homes and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thyssenkrupp has partnered with TITAN Group to advance one of Europe’s largest carbon capture initiatives, the IFESTOS project, which focuses on modernizing the Kamari cement plant in Greece. The collaboration will integrate advanced oxyfuel technology, enabling the facility … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Carbon Capture Project, Christian Myland, Dr. Cetin Nazikkol, Greece, IFESTOS project, Marcel Cobuz, partnership, sustainability, ThyssenKrupp, TITAN Group
(IN BRIEF) Heathrow Airport is gearing up to host NFL teams and fans as they arrive in the UK for the much-anticipated 2024 NFL London Games. To mark this occasion, the airport is unveiling its own “gameday stats” and honoring … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged Heathrow Airport, London Games Celebration, NFL Teams, partnership, sports
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has entered a strategic partnership with Sarens, a leader in heavy lifting and engineering transport, to promote the implementation of Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) technology in the Celtic Sea. This collaboration aims to utilize … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Andy Reay, Bev Bentley, Floating Offshore Wind Development, partnership, Port Talbot, Sarens, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS), a Norway-based company focused on the offshore wind industry, is advancing its commitment to renewable energy through a comprehensive range of services that support the entire lifecycle of offshore wind farms. Established in 2020 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged INNOVATION, Integrated Wind Solutions, Marius Magelie, net zero, NIB, Norway, Offshore wind, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) NIB has announced its updated Environmental Bond Framework, along with a new Climate Strategy and Sustainability Policy, all aimed at promoting a low-carbon future. The bank received a “Dark Green” Second Opinion from S&P Global Ratings, affirming its … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Environmental Bond Framework, low-carbon, NIB, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) FinVector, a leading biopharmaceutical company, has inaugurated a cutting-edge production facility in Kuopio, Finland, aimed at manufacturing gene therapy products. The new Finport facility, which is set to become one of the world’s largest for such therapies, represents … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged cancer treatment, FinVector, Gene Therapy Facility, Jean-Frédéric Paulsen, KUOPIO, NIB, partnership, Petri Peltonen, Professor Seppo Ylä-Herttuala, Soile Lahti, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Infra has announced a significant investment in Hamina, Finland, through its CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund, acquiring full ownership of Haminan Kaukolämpö Oy and Haminan Sähköverkko Oy from Haminan Energia. This acquisition aims to enhance the utilization … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged acquisition, CapMan, CapMan Infra, energy infrastructure, Hamina, Haminan Energia, Haminan Kaukolämpö Oy, Haminan Sähköverkko Oy, investment, Kimmo Rahkamo, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Russell Group has established an expert advisory panel to enhance the role of UK research-intensive universities in supporting the government’s Industrial Strategy. This initiative aims to maximize the contribution of universities to economic growth and public service … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) A recent EY survey indicates that CFOs and tax leaders are increasingly optimistic about generative AI (GenAI), with 87% believing it will enhance efficiency in the tax and finance sectors. Cost pressures have emerged as the top concern … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dave Helmer, EY, Financial Challenges, generative AI, Marna Ricker
(IN BRIEF) EY has announced its 2024 class of the Entrepreneurial Winning Women program, highlighting 70 women founders from various sectors and 23 countries. This initiative aims to empower established women entrepreneurs by providing them with resources and mentorship. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 Entrepreneurial Winning Women Class, Anne Ravanona, Awards, EMEIA, EY, Global Invest Her, Julie Chen, Julie Hood, leadership, Nasra Alabrawi, partnership, Princess Bobo, Suwin Lee, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) Hive has partnered with Zapmap, the leading UK electric vehicle (EV) public charging service, to enhance charging accessibility for EV drivers. Starting next year, new Hive EV customers will receive £20 in charging credits for use at Zap-Pay … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Centrica, Dan Rosenfield, electric vehicle charging, Hive, Melanie Shufflebotham, partnership, sustainability, UK, Zapmap
(IN BRIEF) Professor Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey of Loughborough University has been awarded the Outstanding Woman in STEM at the East Midlands Women’s Awards (EMWA) for her significant contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, particularly within applied disability … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) During a recent plenary session, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank (EIB) renewed their commitment to fostering economic cohesion across the EU, focusing on both urban and rural areas. EIB President Nadia Calviño emphasized … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged economic growth, EIB, EU, Europe, European Committee of the Regions, Nadia Calviño, partnership, social infrastructure, sustainability, Ursula von der Leyen, Vasco Alves Cordeiro
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG have launched a partnership to support sustainable finance for mid-cap companies in Germany, introducing a new loan portfolio of €400 million. This initiative is aimed at firms with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, Financial, Germany, IKB, Michael Wiedmann, Mid-Cap companies, Nicola Beer, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The ACP Trust Fund has secured over €74 million in pledges from seven EU member states, including Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden, to support economic growth in African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. This funding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
Tagged African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Nations, Benjamin Dousa, Denmark, Dirk Meyer, economic, EIB, Finland, funding, Germany, Gilles Roth, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, José Manuel Albares, Juha Savolainen, Jutta Urpilainen, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Luxembourg, partnership, PORTUGAL, Spain, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has earned a prestigious Gold rating from EcoVadis, positioning the company among the top 5% of organizations assessed for sustainability performance. With a score of 79 out of 100, this recognition reflects AFRY’s commitment to addressing environmental … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, Awards, EcoVadis, Gold Rating, Henrik Tegnér, leadership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) has formed a strategic partnership with Thales to improve airport operations and the passenger experience across India. This collaboration introduces a comprehensive solution focusing on smart airport security, biometric passenger journeys, and operational … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has renewed its partnership with Dutch yacht builder Vaan Yachts BV to advance sustainability in the yachting industry. Building on five years of collaboration, the two companies have signed a letter of intent to develop sheet materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Hanne Karine Simensen, Hydro, Igor Kluin, Netherlands, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Hartmut Ludwig, Vaan Yachts BV, yachting
(IN BRIEF) Hydro is intensifying its commitment to recycling post-consumer scrap (PCS) to achieve zero-carbon aluminium. Since launching its recycling growth agenda in 2020, the company has recycled over 1.4 million tonnes of PCS, positioning itself as a leader in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway
Tagged aluminium recycling, Eivind Kallevik, Hydro, post-consumer scrap (PCS), sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a division of the Atos Group focused on advanced computing, has partnered with IQM Quantum Computers to enhance accessibility to quantum computing. They have installed the IQM Spark™, a superconducting quantum computer, at Eviden’s Angers facility in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Atos, Dr. Mikko Välimäki, Dr. Cédric Bourrasset, Eviden, France, IQM Quantum Computers, IQM Spark™, partnership, Quantum Computing Accessibility, sustainability, Sylwia Barthel de Weydenthal
(IN BRIEF) Experian UK&I has launched an innovative AI-powered data solution called ‘Hazard Tags’ to improve the underwriting processes in the commercial insurance sector. This new tool, developed in collaboration with data aggregator Veridion, aims to eliminate the inefficiencies associated … Read the full press release
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