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ACS Group Strengthens Industry Position as Turner and FlatironDragados Earn Leading Places in ENR Contractor Rankings

(IN BRIEF) ACS Group companies Turner and FlatironDragados have been recognized in the latest Engineering News-Record industry rankings, highlighting their leadership in construction, transportation and infrastructure markets. Turner retained the number one overall position in the ENR Top 400 Contractors … Read the full press release

Financial Times and Statista Rank BBVA as Europe’s Leading Bank for Workplace Excellence and Employee Recommendation

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized as Europe’s best employer in the financial sector in the Europe’s Best Employers 2026 ranking compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. The bank ranked 20th out of 1,000 European companies analyzed, improving significantly … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Earns Türkiye’s Best Bank Title for Financial Strength, Sustainable Growth and Digital Banking Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has been selected as Türkiye’s best bank in Global Finance’s World’s Best Bank Awards, a recognition based on criteria such as profitability, growth, strategic direction, innovation and responsiveness to customer needs. The bank was recognized for … Read the full press release

Global Finance recognises Garanti BBVA for debt capital markets and infrastructure finance leadership

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has received three awards at the Global Finance World’s Best Investment Banks 2026 Awards, winning recognition as Best Debt Capital Markets Bank, Best Infrastructure Finance Bank and Best Investment Bank in Türkiye. The awards reflect the … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Recognised as Global Leader in Carbon Accounting and Sustainability Management Software Assessment

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment. The recognition highlights the company’s AI-native sustainability platform, Resource Advisor+, which combines carbon accounting, energy management, supplier engagement … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Participates in Major Australian Battery Storage and Renewable Energy Financing Package

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has provided a AUD 150 million seven-year non-recourse loan facility to support Palisade Investment Partners in refinancing debt linked to the Intera Renewables platform in Australia. The financing forms part of a wider AUD 845 million … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Spin Off modAlgae Selected as Finalist in Academic Startup Competition 2026

(IN BRIEF) modAlgae, a startup originating from the University of Groningen, has been selected as one of the top ten finalists in the Academic Startup Competition 2026. The company, founded in 2024, develops microalgae-derived glycogen for sustainable skincare applications, building … Read the full press release

Volvo Foundation Awards 2026 Research Grants to Scientists Advancing Understanding and Treatment of Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AB Volvo has announced the winners of the 2026 Assar Gabrielsson Foundation Prize, recognising achievements in both basic and clinical cancer research. Ketan Thombare received the award in the basic science category for his research into RNA modifications … Read the full press release

Matthew Wallace recognised by University of Liverpool with Potts Medal highlighting innovation in molecular science and NMR techniques

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has awarded the 2026 Potts Medal for Chemistry to Dr Matthew Wallace, a UKRI Future Leaders Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia, recognising his contributions to advanced chemical research. A Liverpool graduate, Dr … Read the full press release

Prosus Highlights Its Ecosystem Driven Talent Model with Recognition on LinkedIn Top Companies Brazil Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has been included in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Companies ranking in Brazil, highlighting its position as an employer that supports strong career development and growth opportunities. The recognition is based on LinkedIn data evaluating factors such as skills … Read the full press release

Global AI Startups Take Center Stage as T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Reveal 2026 T Challenge Results

(IN BRIEF) T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom have announced the winners of the 2026 T Challenge, a global competition focused on advancing practical AI solutions for the telecommunications industry. The initiative highlights the transition toward AI-native networks by encouraging startups and … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Showcases Sustainability Certification Expertise at CHINAPLAS 2026 with Focus on Green Materials

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China showcased its sustainability expertise at CHINAPLAS 2026, highlighting a comprehensive range of certification and testing solutions aimed at supporting the transition to greener materials and low-carbon industrial practices. The company emphasized the growing importance … Read the full press release

Ericsson Experts Earn Prestigious IEEE Wireless Communications Medal for Contributions to Global Mobile Standards

(IN BRIEF) Three Ericsson researchers—Erik Dahlman, Stefan Parkvall, and Johan Sköld—have been awarded the 2026 IEEE Jagadish Chandra Bose Medal in Wireless Communications for their leadership and contributions to the development and standardization of 4G and 5G technologies. Presented at … Read the full press release

Swisscom secures fourth consecutive win in connect mobile hotline test for customer service excellence

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has won the connect mobile hotline test for the fourth consecutive year, demonstrating its sustained excellence in customer service within the telecommunications sector. The company achieved outstanding ratings in key areas such as accuracy and reliability of … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank secures 63 major awards at The Asset 2026 highlighting strength in trade finance risk management and cross-border banking services

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank achieved a significant milestone at The Asset 2026 Awards by securing 63 honors across Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa, demonstrating its leadership in transaction banking. The bank’s recognition includes major regional titles such … Read the full press release

Scania Achieves Outstanding Euro NCAP Results Demonstrating High Performance in Urban Safety and Vulnerable Road User Protection

(IN BRIEF) Scania has received multiple five-star ratings from Euro NCAP for its P-series and L-series truck models, highlighting strong performance in safety and accident prevention. The P-series cab achieved top scores in both overall safety and the CitySafe category, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Earns Highest Euro NCAP Safety Recognition Highlighting Advanced Assistance Systems and Urban Protection

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has secured a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for its Actros 4×2 Rigid model, achieving an overall score of 87 percent. The evaluation highlights strong performance in driver assistance systems, collision prevention, and protection of vulnerable … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Recognised at Moneyfacts Awards for Delivering Transparent and Customer Focused Credit Card Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has been named Best Credit Card Provider at the Moneyfacts Awards, recognising its commitment to delivering simple, transparent, and value-driven credit card products. The award highlights the bank’s flagship offerings, including the Lloyds Ultra Credit Card … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Wins Hermes Award for Advanced Actuator Platform Driving the Future of Humanoid Robotics

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has received the Hermes Award for its innovative actuator platform designed for humanoid robots, marking a significant achievement in industrial robotics and motion technology. The platform features highly integrated, modular actuators that enable precise and efficient … Read the full press release

Elmos Introduces Ultra-Compact QRNG Chip Setting New Benchmark for Cybersecurity in AI and Quantum Computing Era

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE has received the German Innovation Award 2026 for its development of the world’s smallest quantum random number generator, a technology designed to enhance cybersecurity in the face of growing AI and quantum computing capabilities. The … Read the full press release