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Henkel Launches High Thermal Conductivity Gap Filler to Advance Cooling Efficiency in 800G and 1.6T Optical Modules

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Loctite TCF 14001, a high-performance liquid thermal interface material designed for advanced optical transceivers used in AI data centers. Featuring a 14.5 W/m-K thermal conductivity — one of the highest among liquid TIMs — the … Read the full press release

Henkel and China Packaging Federation Ignite ‘Green Torch’ to Accelerate Sustainable Packaging Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched its first Packaging RecycLab in Shanghai, a cutting-edge facility aimed at advancing sustainable packaging through adhesive innovation and recycling research. Developed in alignment with the CEPI/4Evergreen framework, the lab enables localized testing, data generation, and … Read the full press release

Maersk Senegal Receives CNP Level 1 CSR Recognition for Advancing Sustainability and Women’s Inclusion in Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Maersk Senegal has been honoured with the Level 1 CSR Label by the Conseil National du Patronat (CNP) during the 2025 Assises de l’Entreprise, acknowledging its leadership in responsible business practices and social impact. Central to its CSR … Read the full press release

ELKO Named Official Distributor of STORViX Smart Storage Solutions Across the Baltics and Greece

(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group has formed a new partnership with Swedish company STORViX, becoming the official distributor of its intelligent data storage solutions in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Greece. The collaboration centers on STORViX’s AiRE IntelligentFiler, a unified AI-powered platform … Read the full press release

Newcastle University-led project Sharing Stories for Wellbeing Explores How Creativity Can Improve Children’s Health and Emotional Resilience

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University’s Dr Emily Murphy is leading a pioneering project, Sharing Stories for Wellbeing, to explore how creative activities can improve the health and emotional wellbeing of children with long-term medical conditions. With the number of children living … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands H160 Presence in Japan with World’s First Firefighting Deployment for Hiroshima Fire Services

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to the Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau, making it the world’s first firefighting operator of the model. Entering service in early 2026, the H160 will enhance firefighting, search and rescue, emergency … Read the full press release

DWS Establishes Abu Dhabi Office to Drive Growth and Investment Solutions Across the Middle East

(IN BRIEF) DWS has opened a new regional office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) after receiving a Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, allowing it to operate as a Category 4 regulated firm. With over … Read the full press release

Vossloh Secures €20 Million Contract to Supply Rail Fastening Systems for China’s New Xining–Chengdu High-Speed Line

(IN BRIEF) Vossloh AG has won a major contract worth nearly €20 million through its Chinese subsidiary, Vossloh Fastening Systems China Co. Ltd., to supply rail fastening systems for a new high-speed railway connecting Xining and Chengdu. Deliveries are scheduled … Read the full press release

Novartis to Present Late-Breaking Phase III Data on Ianalumab and New CAR-T Insights at ACR 2025, Advancing Leadership in Autoimmune Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) Novartis will present new data from 27 abstracts at the 2025 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence, featuring late-breaking Phase III results from the NEPTUNUS-1 and NEPTUNUS-2 trials of ianalumab in Sjögren’s disease, which could become the first … Read the full press release

Novartis Advances RNA Medicine Strategy Through USD 12 Billion Acquisition of Avidity Biosciences and Its Late-Stage Neuromuscular Programs

(IN BRIEF) Novartis announced a definitive agreement to acquire Avidity Biosciences for USD 12 billion in cash, in a move that strengthens its neuroscience franchise and accelerates its xRNA therapeutic strategy. The acquisition brings Avidity’s late-stage programs in myotonic dystrophy … Read the full press release

Evotec Receives US$ 25 Million Milestone Payment from Bristol Myers Squibb for Progress in Neurodegenerative Disease Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announced it has received a US$ 25 million payment from Bristol Myers Squibb, marking progress in their joint neuroscience partnership focused on neurodegenerative diseases. The milestone payment will further advance the companies’ preclinical pipeline and research … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Strengthens North American Presence with Acquisition of U.S. Metal Door Manufacturer MPI

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Metal Products Inc. (MPI), a U.S. manufacturer of custom hollow metal doors and frames based in Corbin, Kentucky. The acquisition supports ASSA ABLOY’s strategy to strengthen its position in mature markets through complementary products … Read the full press release

Det Norske Veritas Foundation Launches Major Research Fund to Drive Scientific and Societal Development Across the Nordic Region

(IN BRIEF) The Det Norske Veritas Foundation has launched a NOK 2 billion (USD 200 million) research fund aimed at supporting basic scientific research in the Nordic region. Expected to provide NOK 50–100 million annually, the fund will finance projects … Read the full press release

Dans un paysage dominé par les hyperscalers étrangers, la Suisse construit progressivement un écosystème cloud fondé sur une souveraineté numérique pragmatique et adaptée à ses spécificités nationales

La Suisse renforce son autonomie numérique face aux hyperscalers étrangers, en développant un écosystème cloud national. Le Swiss Government Cloud marque un tournant stratégique pour l’État et les collectivités. Des acteurs privés, coopératifs et cantonaux proposent des alternatives souveraines adaptées … Read the full press release

Saab enhances global innovation leadership with creation of Group Strategy and Technology led by Marcus Wandt

(IN BRIEF) Saab has appointed Marcus Wandt as Senior Vice President and Head of its new Group Strategy and Technology function, effective 1 November 2025. The new unit will focus on group-level strategy, technology development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic … Read the full press release

Nokia enhances Vietnam’s telecom capacity with new VNPT partnership focused on border and southern regions

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has extended its partnership with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) through a new agreement to upgrade radio infrastructure in Hanoi, border provinces, and the southern region. The deployment of Nokia’s AirScale portfolio, powered by ReefShark System-on-Chip … Read the full press release

New Swissport cargo facility at Manchester Airport enhances UK air freight capacity and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has opened a new cutting-edge cargo facility, Box 4, at Manchester Airport, doubling its handling capacity to 110,000 tons and expanding its operational footprint by 67%. The hub integrates advanced cargo management systems, a dedicated Pharma Centre, … Read the full press release

Fincantieri unveils first DEEP system in La Spezia, marking milestone in underwater drone technology development

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has introduced its first DEEP underwater drone system at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia, marking a major leap forward in underwater innovation and maritime security. Designed for both civil and defense applications, DEEP … Read the full press release

Neste earns highest-ever score for advancing children’s rights and responsible business practices

(IN BRIEF) Neste has been named a Leader in the Global Child Forum’s 2025 benchmark, The State of Children’s Rights and Business, scoring 9.1 out of 10 — its highest rating to date. Out of 1,806 companies evaluated, Neste ranked … Read the full press release

Entre sécurité, durabilité et souveraineté numérique, Hidora et sa plateforme Hikube illustrent la nouvelle orientation du cloud en Suisse

Hidora lance Hikube, une nouvelle plateforme cloud multi-zones 100 % suisse. Les données sont répliquées entre Genève, Gland et Lucerne pour garantir la résilience. L’initiative s’inscrit dans la stratégie nationale de souveraineté numérique. La plateforme respecte les normes ISO 27001, … Read the full press release