(IN BRIEF) Hiseas International Gmbh and Chengdu Tourism Studies Association have joined the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA), pledging to enhance travel connections between China and Europe. This partnership aims to streamline operations and improve travel experiences … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Industrial, Marketing, Media, Society, Travel
Tagged Chengdu, Chengdu Tourism Studies Association, CHINA, ECTAA, Eric Drésin, Europe, European destinations, European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations, European travelers, Hiseas International Gmbh, tourism connectivity, travel
(IN BRIEF) Harald Seidel, the President of DAF Trucks, has been chosen as the Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for the year 2024. Seidel highlighted the transformative year ahead for the European … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Belgium, holding the EU Council Presidency, is prioritizing efforts to combat organized drug-related crime, focusing on logistic hubs and major ports. Eurojust, the EU’s criminal justice cooperation agency, will collaborate with third countries to address cross-border drug trafficking. … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Netherlands
Tagged AIAMP, Belgian EU Presidency, Belgium, combat drug trafficking, Cross-Border Crime, drug-related cross-border crime, Eurojust, European Commission, European Union, IberRED, logistic hubs, Ms Hilde Vandevoorde, organised drug-related crime
(IN BRIEF) Barco NV has disclosed details of its share buyback program, which started on December 19, 2023. Between December 27 and December 29, 2023, the company repurchased a total of 58,000 shares at an average price of €16.4721 per … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Barco NV, Financial, investment, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a European telecommunications company, announced that its Non-Executive Director, Mr. Bogdan Ciobotaru, has conducted a share transaction. On December 14, 2023, Mr. Ciobotaru sold 30,000 class B shares of the company. This transaction was reported … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bogdan Ciobotaru, Class B shares, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Non-Executive Director, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority, share sale, share transaction, stock options
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture debt financing agreement with The Akkermansia Company, a Belgian microbiome health specialist, supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative. The Akkermansia Company, originating as a spin-off from … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Akkermansia Company, Belgium, EIB, financing, Kris Peeters, Michael Oredsson, Microbiome Health Research, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first account-to-account instant payment transactions using its newly developed solution, wero. In a proof of concept conducted between Sparkasse Elbe-Elster in Germany and Banque … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Banque Populaire, Caisse d’Epargne (Groupe BPCE), DSGV, European Payments Initiative (EPI), Germany, Instant Payment Transactions, Joachim Schmalzl, Martina Weimert, partnership, Sparkasse Elbe-Elster, wero, Yves Tyrode
(IN BRIEF) Barco, a prominent player in the global cinema industry, has finalized an agreement to fully acquire Cinionic’s premium cinema solutions business in collaboration with China Film Equipment Co., Ltd. (CFEC). This strategic move underscores Barco’s commitment to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Barco, CHINA, China Film Equipment Co., cinema industry, Cinema Solutions Business, Cinionic, Gerwin Damberg, Ltd. (“CFEC”), partnership, sustainability, Wim Buyens
(IN BRIEF) Energy Ministers from ten North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) countries, including the Netherlands, convened in The Hague, where they agreed on an updated NSEC Action Agenda aimed at boosting the expansion of offshore wind power in Europe. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Majesty King Willem-Alexander, Ministers, Netherlands, North Seas Energy, offshore wind power, partnership, sustainability, WindEurope
(IN BRIEF) Solvay SA/NV has published a supplement to its information document, initially dated June 30, 2023, regarding its planned separation into two independent listed companies, SOLVAY and SYENSQO. This separation will occur through a partial demerger of Solvay. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged separation, Solvay, Syensqo
(IN BRIEF) The global health NGO Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) is calling on the European Union (EU) to establish a priority review program aimed at encouraging investment in research and innovation (R&I) to combat poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases. Over … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Healthcare, Non Profit, Pharma & Biotech, Society
Tagged antibodies for HIV, David Reddy, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung, DSW, EDCTP, EU priority review programme, European Union, global health, health NGO, Hester Kuipers, IAVI, infectious diseases, Lisa Goerlitz, Malaria Venture, medical need, MMV, neglected infectious diseases, Professor John Reeder, TB, TDR, vaccines, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) Solvay SA has disclosed the materials for its upcoming Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, scheduled for December 8, 2023, at 10:30 am CEST in Brussels. The documents, including the Chairman’s letter to shareholders, are accessible on the company’s website. Nicolas … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Company Separation, Independent Entities, Nicolas Boël, Solvay, Syensqo
(IN BRIEF) The RE-Source 2023 event in Amsterdam has marked a record year for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the EU, with 7.8 GW of renewable capacity secured year to date. Companies in the ICT, heavy industry, and telecom … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged Annie Scanlan, EU, partnership, Renewable PPAs, sustainability, WindEurope
(IN BRIEF) BASF has officially launched its Superabsorbents Excellence Center at the Antwerp site in Belgium, following a €25 million investment. This facility demonstrates BASF’s commitment to the hygiene industry within its acrylics value chain. The center is equipped with … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology
Tagged acrylics, Antwerp, BASF, Belgium, Dr. Marco Altmayer, Dr. Maximilian Walter, Dr. Reiner Geier, Dr. Thorsten Oberreuther, hygiene business, Jan Remeysen, Marco Altmayer, Matthias Lindner, superabsorbent polymer, superabsorbents, Superabsorbents Excellence Center, VERBUND
(IN BRIEF) The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) convened the 10th gathering of national Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS) from all European Union (EU) Member States on October 18-19, 2023, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The annual conference, organized in collaboration with AFCOS Lithuania … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has officially approved Nissan’s membership application, effective from January 1, 2024. Nissan, a Japanese vehicle manufacturer with a long history and a strong presence in Europe, operates manufacturing facilities in Spain and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) McDonald’s and FrieslandCampina have initiated a strategic partnership with the goal of accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the production of dairy products supplied to McDonald’s restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. This collaboration builds on … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has expanded its production capacities for ethylene oxide and its derivatives at its Antwerp site in Belgium. This investment adds approximately 400,000 metric tons per year to the company’s production capacity for these … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged alkoxylates, Antwerp, BASF, Belgium, ethylene oxide, ethylene oxide derivatives, Hartwig Michels, Jan Remeysen, Mary Kurian, VERBUND
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Belgium Luxembourg & Netherlands is joining forces with Eneco to establish a strategic partnership focused on charging solutions to facilitate the transition to electric driving for customers. This collaboration aims to provide both business and private customers … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Belgium, Claire D'Haese, Electric Driving Transition, Eneco, Leonie Baneke, Luxembourg, Mercedes-Benz, Netherlands, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Barco, a leader in training and simulation solutions, has expanded its F400 simulation projector range with the launch of the F400-4K. This projector, along with the existing F400-N4K, offers laser projection, high-speed processing, and extreme reliability with 4K … Read the full press release
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