(IN BRIEF) AXA has initiated an any and all cash tender offer for two series of its subordinated notes, including the GBP 350,000,000 Fixed to Floating Rate Undated Deeply Subordinated Notes issued on July 6, 2006, and the GBP 723,925,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged AXA, debt, Financial, investment, subordinated notes
(IN BRIEF) French transport giant Jacky Perrenot has finalized an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Agediss, a leading 2-man handling specialist for furniture and large-volume goods in France. The acquisition, signed on February 10, 2024, marks … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Agediss, Europe, France, Jacky Perrenot, Kay Schiebur, logistics, Otto Group, partnership, Philippe Givone, sustainability, Viviane Reichert-Brown
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leader in digital security solutions, has partnered with Google to introduce the Thales eSIM Discovery solution, which integrates the Google Discovery Service for seamless activation of eSIMs on Android devices. This collaboration aims to enhance user … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Android devices, Cybersecurity, eSIM Activation, Eva Rudin, Google, partnership, sustainability, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Ayvens, a leading global sustainable mobility player resulting from ALD Automotive’s acquisition of LeasePlan, has entered a multi-billion euro frame agreement with Stellantis, a prominent automaker, to procure up to 500,000 vehicles for its long-term leasing fleet across … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Ayvens, Carlos Tavares, mobility, partnership, Stellantis, sustainability, Tim Albertsen
(IN BRIEF) Michelin, in partnership with Antin and Enviro, has announced the construction of the first end-of-life tire recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden. This joint venture aims to recycle approximately 35,000 tons of used tires annually, creating up to 40 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alf Blomqvist, Anand Jagannathan, Antin, ENVIRO, Maude Portigliatti, Michelin, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Tire Recycling Plant
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has initiated the production of 52 state-of-the-art Metropolis trainsets for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Phase IV, following a €312 million contract awarded in 2022. These trains, comprising six cars each, will serve three different lines, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has finalized the acquisition of a cutting-edge e-fulfilment center in the Paris region for approximately EUR 160 million. Developed by Gemfi, the newly constructed facility, named “Tailor,” spans 140,000 sqm and is strategically located in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged acquisition, Deka, Deka Immobilien, E-Fulfilment Centre, Paris, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Defence, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Investment, Netherlands, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G networks, 6G, AI, Airbus, Aleph Alpha, Anaqor AG, ASML, BMW Group, Bosch Ventures, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity readiness against quantum threats, Deutsche Telekom, diamond-based quantum bits, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eviden, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fujitsu, generative AI, IBM, Infineon Technologies, IQM Quantum Computers, LioniX, Mobile World Congress, Nostradamus, photonic quantum computing, plasma physics, Post-Quantum Algorithms, Post-quantum cryptography, post-quantum era, Quantinuum, quantum algorithms, quantum computers, quantum computing, quantum computing hardware, quantum computing-era security, quantum simulations, quantum solutions for machine learning, quantum technologies, quantum threats, quantum-inspired algorithms, QuTech, scalable quantum computers, semiconductor lithography, SK Telecom, solving complex problems, T-Systems, Thales, The European Commission, TiC6G, TRUSTECH 2023, ultra-cold electronic circuits, University of Glasgow, University of Twente
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), and Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM) have extended their partnership for five years, until 2028, aiming to support ACO’s energy transition goals. Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 under … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sports
Tagged Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), Endurance Racing, energy transition, Excellium Racing 100, Frédéric Lequien, Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM), partnership, Patrick Pouyanné, Pierre Fillon, sustainability, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) The Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee, formed by Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Linde, is advancing hydrogen fuel’s potential role in the nation’s aviation decarbonization strategy. Tasked with examining regional hydrogen market dynamics, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), decarbonization, Hydrogen Fuel, John Panikar, Linde, Mr Han Kok Juan, Ms Poh Li San, partnership, Sabine Klauke, Singapore, Singapore Aviation Committee, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vietjet Air has inked a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, marking the airline’s inaugural foray into widebody aircraft with the purchase of 20 A330-900s. Intended to bolster Vietjet’s long-range and regional operations, these A330neo additions will … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Travel
Tagged A330-900, A330neo, Airbus, Christian Scherer, Dinh Viet Phuong, partnership, sustainability, Vietjet Air, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has bolstered Pavatex’s fiber production capacity with the delivery of a second production line to their Golbey facility in France. This expansion, integrated with a chip handling and pressurized refining system, marks a … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, France, partnership, Pavatex Fiber, Soprema Group, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has entered an exclusive three-year service contract with Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) to maintain electrical harnesses for their CFM56-7B engines, covering over 40 Boeing 737 aircraft in MAB’s fleet. The agreement includes repair and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has formally approached the Board of CSR Limited, a prominent Australian building materials company, with a non-binding indicative offer to acquire all of CSR’s issued share capital through a scheme of arrangement at A$9.00 cash per share. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Australia, construction, CSR Limited, partnership, Saint-Gobain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Saab and Thales have announced a partnership at the Singapore Airshow 2024 to modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure. They plan to integrate Saab’s Integrated Digital Tower Suite (I-DTS) with Thales’ OpenSky platform to establish a unified … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Air Traffic Control systems, air traffic management, airport systems, ATM infrastructure, Christian Rivierre, Per Ahl, Philippe Bernard-Flattot, Saab, Saab I-DTS, Singapore Airshow 2024, Thales, Thales TopSky
(IN BRIEF) Malaysia Airlines has announced a partnership with Thales to equip 20 of its Airbus A330neo aircraft with advanced avionics solutions. This includes Thales’ Flight Management System (FMS) and ACSS’ Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (T3CAS®). The collaboration marks the … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged ACSS, Airbus A330neo, Flight Management System, Malaysia Airlines, Surveillance systems, T3CAS®, Thales, Thales FMS, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems
(IN BRIEF) The Merah Putih-2 telecommunications satellite, formerly known as Telkomsat HTS 113BT, was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, atop a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket. Designed to bolster connectivity infrastructure across Indonesia, the satellite aims to enhance digital businesses and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Cape Canaveral, digital telecommunication, Florida, Indonesia, Leonardo, Merah Putih-2, Persero, PT Telkom Indonesia, PT Telkom Satelit Indonesia, satellite service, Spacebus 4000B2 platform, SpaceX Falcon9, Tbk, telecommunications satellite, Telkom, Telkomsat, Telkomsat HTS 113BT, Thales, Thales Alenia Space
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in digital security, is showcasing its latest innovations at the Mobile World Congress. They’re highlighting their contributions to securing mobile and IoT connectivity, including revolutionizing eSIM management, simplifying IoT deployments, leading 5G security, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, France, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, 5G Security, connectivity, cybersecurity management, digital security, eSIM, Eva Rudin, IoT deployments, Mobile World Congress, Post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing, smart mobility, Software République, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to pave the way for the establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Hub in Singapore. This hub, to be hosted within Airbus’ Singapore Campus … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a tolling contract by APRR (Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône) to implement a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system on key autoroutes in France. This project involves installing nearly 30 gantries along approximately 430 kilometers of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales is expanding its presence in Singapore by establishing a Centre of Excellence for avionics and Digital Identity & Security engineering footprint. These initiatives, in collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board, aim to strengthen Thales’ position as … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AAIC, advanced AI, AI-assisted Technologies, avionics, biometrics, Cindy KOH, cloud-based connectivity, CoE for Hardware, Cyber Security Hub, Cybersecurity, digital identity, DIS ECC, Embedded Software, Emily Tan, Lim Tse Yong, Pascale SOURISSE, Patrice Caine, PNG Cheong Boon, Security Engineering, Singapore, Singapore Airshow 2024, smart factory, smart manufacturing, Thales, LIM Tse Yong
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in military communication satellites, announces the provision of SurfSAT-L satellite communication terminals for the German Navy’s F126 frigates. These state-of-the-art systems ensure high-performance, secure long-range connectivity crucial for naval operations, particularly in challenging maritime … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has authorized the marketing and manufacturing of Dupixent® (dupilumab) for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in patients aged 12 years and older. This approval marks a significant milestone as Japan … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Approval, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Treatment, Dupixent, Japan, safety, Sanofi
(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility, has successfully delivered the first indigenously manufactured trainset for the Meerut Metro project, marking a significant milestone in India’s modernization of intra and intercity rail travel. The train, manufactured at Alstom’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, INDIA, Meerut Metro Project, Metro Train, Oliver Loison, partnership, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Shri. Vinay Kumar Singh, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Veolia Foundation’s annual Student Solidarity Prize 2024 has been announced, inviting student associations to submit their projects aimed at addressing social, environmental, and developmental challenges. Until April 30, 2024, student-led initiatives can vie for recognition and support, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Society, Technology
Tagged 2024 Student Solidarity Prize, Awards, INNOVATION, social impact, sustainability, Veolia Foundation
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced its exceptional sustainability performance for 2023 alongside its annual financial results. Surpassing expectations, the Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) score reached 6.13 out of 10, exceeding the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Agustin Lopez Diaz, Financial, investment, Schneider Electric, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a pioneering move for Greece’s road infrastructure, the Rion-Antirrion bridge, operated by Gefyra, a subsidiary of VINCI Highways, unveils a special e-pass exclusively for electric vehicles, effective from February 1st, 2024. As part of VINCI Highways’ commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) From Bonn to Bilbao, Europe’s AI scene is buzzing with innovation. Major players like Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, and Volkswagen are pushing boundaries through groundbreaking partnerships and integrations. Projects like NextGen are personalizing therapies using AI, while collaborations between … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Ireland, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Romania, Science, Security & Safety, Spain, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G services, ABB, Accenture, AI, AI IN JAN 2024, AI innovation, AI safety, AI solutions, AI Supercomputers, AI-powered assistants, AI-Powered MBUX Virtual Assistant, Aurora Labs, aws, BBVA, ChatGPT, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Europe's AI scene, Fetch.ai, generative AI, Infineon, Ipsotek, Laura voice assistant, Mercedes-Benz, Meshmind, NextGen, NVIDIA, QuantHealth, Siemens, ŠKODA AUTO, Swisscom, The AI Governance Alliance, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Audrey Petit, currently the Editorial Director of Le Livre de Poche, is set to become the new Managing Director as Béatrice Duval steps down from her role, effective March 31, 2024. Duval, who has led the publishing house … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged appointment, Arnaud Lagardère, Audrey Petit, Béatrice Duval, Le Livre de Poche, leadership, Managing Director, transition
(IN BRIEF) CNP Assurances, a prominent figure in personal and property insurance across France, Europe, and Brazil, has chosen to renew its collaboration with CACEIS, a leading European asset servicing group, following a competitive call for tenders. This renewal solidifies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, France, Insurance, Management
Tagged CACEIS, CNP Assurances, European asset servicing, IXIS IS, Joe Saliba, personal insurance, property insurance, servicing mandate
(IN BRIEF) The NextGen project, funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program with €7.6 million, has commenced in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Led by a 21-member consortium including the European Society of Cardiology, the project aims to personalize therapies for patients … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), France, Healthcare, Netherlands, Society, Technology
Tagged AI, artificial-intelligence, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular diseases, cardiovascular health, CVDs, ESC, European Society of Cardiology, EU’s Horizon Europe, genetics, personalised medicine, Professor Panos Deloukas, Professor Pim van der Harst, Queen Mary University of London, The NextGen project, therapies, University Medical Center Utrecht
(IN BRIEF) Dassault Systèmes announces the upcoming 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 event, set to take place in Dallas from February 11-14, 2024. This milestone event, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will bring together over 5,000 users, industry leaders, innovators, and students to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 3DEXPERIENCE Works, 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024, Aneesa Muthana, Bernard Charlès, Dallas, Dassault Systèmes, Gian Paolo Bassi, INNOVATION, Lonnie Johnson, Manish Kumar, Paddy Lowe, Pascal Daloz, SOLIDWORKS, sustainability, Texas
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, along with its partners, has commenced production from the Akpo West field in Nigeria’s PML2 license area. This field, located 135 kilometers off the coast, is tied back to the existing Akpo Floating Production Storage and Offloading … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a company listed on Euronext Paris, appointed Alexis Zajdenweber as its new Director, representing the French State, succeeding Emmanuel Moulin. Zajdenweber, who previously served as the Managing Director of the Government Shareholding Agency, brings extensive experience in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Neste and French regional airline Amelia have entered into a partnership to use blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF). Starting from January 1, 2024, Amelia has been using this sustainable aviation fuel for all flights departing from … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, France, Industrial, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Adrien Chabot, Alain Regourd, Alexander Kueper, Amelia, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Neste, Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, renewable aviation fuel, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) Orange Business has launched “Circular Mobility,” an initiative aimed at reducing the carbon footprint associated with telecom usage. This offering covers various aspects of the mobile fleet lifecycle, including equipment, connectivity, and services, and incorporates sustainable mobile phones, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AFNOR Certification, Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, Béatrice Poirier, carbon footprint, circular economy, Circular Mobility, CSR commitment, mobile fleets, Orange Business, Orange Reprise, Reconditionné, recyclage, Reprise, TELECOM
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has completed the sale of its elevator maintenance business, PACA ascenseur (“PACA”), located in Southern France, to KONE. The sale is part of ASSA ABLOY’s strategic focus on its core business portfolio. PACA, with approximately 210 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has named Subra Suresh as Chairman of its newly formed Scientific Advisory Council, effective February 1st. This advisory body is part of the bank’s strategic plan to become a frontrunner in ESG and sustainability. Suresh, a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Swedish energy company Vattenfall has awarded Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, a significant contract to undertake the dismantling of units 1 and 2 at the Ringhals nuclear power plant in Sweden. This comprehensive project, scheduled to run … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable construction materials, has successfully acquired International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), a prominent manufacturer of specialty insulation products in the United States. ICC specializes in producing spray-on thermal insulation, fireproofing solutions, and acoustic finish … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, France, Industrial, Technology
Tagged acoustic finish systems, acquisition, building envelope protection, fireproofing, GCP, ICC, Ice & Water Shield®, insulation solutions, International Cellulose Corporation, MONOKOTE®, Perm-A-Barrier®, Saint-Gobain, specialty insulation, spray-on thermal, vapor barriers for siding, waterproofing membranes for roofing
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