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Roche Announces Landmark IMvigor011 Results Showing Tecentriq Significantly Improves Survival in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Using ctDNA-Guided Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Roche reported groundbreaking phase III IMvigor011 results showing that Tecentriq (atezolizumab) significantly improved overall and disease-free survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer using a ctDNA-guided treatment approach. Patients receiving Tecentriq experienced a 41% lower risk of death and a … Read the full press release

Roche Receives FDA Approval for Gazyva/Gazyvaro in Treating Lupus Nephritis, Marking a Milestone in Autoimmune Kidney Disease Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has received FDA approval for Gazyva/Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) as a treatment for adult patients with active lupus nephritis, supported by data from the NOBILITY and REGENCY trials that showed significantly improved renal response compared with standard therapy. The … Read the full press release

Holcim to Acquire Xella, Strengthening Its Leadership in Sustainable Building Solutions Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Xella, a European leader in sustainable walling systems, in a deal valued at EUR 1.85 billion. Xella, which operates across 21 countries with more than 4,000 employees, offers premium … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Strengthens Industrial Protection Line with Self-Extinguishing Flame-Gard™ Paper

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched its Flame-Gard™ flame-retardant paper, an innovative material engineered for industrial environments such as spray booths and workshops. The paper provides self-extinguishing protection when exposed to fire while maintaining strong mechanical durability and low water absorption, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces launch of senior secured notes offering by Digi Romania. Conditional full redemption of all outstanding 2028 Notes issued on 5 February 2020

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunications company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., has launched a €500 million Senior Secured Notes offering due in 2031. The proceeds will be … Read the full press release

New Gossau Hub Enhances FedEx Express Swiss Post’s Capacity and Sustainable Growth in Eastern Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post has officially opened its new logistics hub in Gossau, St. Gallen, consolidating operations from Wängi and Münchwilen into a single, more efficient site. The 14,500-square-meter facility, which increases handling capacity by more than 30 … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Introduces LessorCare+ with Avolon as Launch Customer to Advance Engine Lifecycle Management for Lessors

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has introduced LessorCare+, an upgraded support solution for aircraft lessors, with Avolon as its launch customer. Building on the success of the original LessorCare program, LessorCare+ enhances fleet management, technical advisory, and transactional support for lessors of … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group Unveils Winners of Its 2025 Innovation Championship at the Inaugural Zurich Innovation Festival

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group held its first Innovation Festival on October 16, 2025, celebrating global collaboration and technological progress in insurance. During the event, Zurich announced ten winners of the Zurich Innovation Championship 2025, recognizing startups and partners advancing … Read the full press release

Bentley Stuttgart Marks 15th Anniversary with the Launch of the Bespoke Black Forest Regional Collection by Mulliner

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Stuttgart has celebrated its 15th anniversary with the launch of the Black Forest Regional Collection, an exclusive series handcrafted by Mulliner that includes the Bentayga S Black Edition, Continental GT Speed, and Continental GTC Speed. Inspired by … Read the full press release

BASF and Xiaomi Collaborate on Bespoke Automotive Coatings, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Dual-Layer and High-Saturation Color Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has expanded its partnership with Xiaomi to co-develop 100 exclusive automotive paint colors over the next three years, marking a major step toward greater innovation and customization in vehicle design. Since 2023, BASF Coatings has supplied … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Wins Red Dot Design Award for GraviKart, an AI-Driven Autonomous Transport System Revolutionizing Industrial Workspaces

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has received the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the “Design Concept” category for its GraviKart, an autonomous robotic transport system designed to enhance human-machine collaboration in industrial and logistics settings. The AI-powered GraviKart combines haptic and … Read the full press release

Evotec and Esperion Achieve Key Milestone with Preclinical Candidate for Rare Liver Disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has announced that Esperion Therapeutics has nominated an oral preclinical development candidate for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), marking a major milestone in their collaboration. The PDC, developed through Evotec’s integrated small molecule discovery platform and Esperion’s … Read the full press release

German Data Center Security Specialist Kentix Joins ASSA ABLOY to Strengthen Digital & Access Solutions Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Kentix GmbH, a German designer and manufacturer specializing in monitoring and access control systems for data centers. Founded in 2008 and based in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, Kentix employs around 40 people and generated approximately EUR … Read the full press release

Euronext Expands Support for Defence Industry as Fjord Defence Group Lists on Main Market with NOK 525 Million Valuation

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has congratulated Fjord Defence Group ASA on its successful move from Euronext Expand to Euronext Oslo Børs, marking the company’s progression to the main market and the 58th listing on Euronext markets in 2025. With a market … Read the full press release

DNV Strengthens Grenergy’s Renewable Ambitions in Chile with Key Role in Financing One of Latin America’s Largest Hybrid Plants

(IN BRIEF) DNV has acted as the market consultant for Grenergy’s $270 million financing of the Elena hybrid solar and storage project in Chile’s Antofagasta region. Combining 77 MW of solar PV with a 430 MW/3.5 GWh battery system, the … Read the full press release

Sweco Expands Architectural Leadership in Belgium and Luxembourg with Acquisition of assar architects

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has acquired assar architects, a leading Belgian-Luxembourgish architectural firm known for its work on major public and private projects, including NATO’s headquarters and several of Belgium’s largest hospitals. The acquisition adds 150 professionals to Sweco’s team and … Read the full press release

RCG Expands Benelux Presence After Securing EU Safety Certificate for Belgium and the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has launched its first independent freight operations in Belgium after obtaining the Single Safety Certificate from the European Union Agency for Railways, enabling it to operate under its own traction in Belgium, the … Read the full press release

ABL Appointed by United India Insurance to Oversee ONGC Rig Moves Across India’s Offshore Fields

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been selected by United India Insurance (UIIC) to oversee Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited’s (ONGC) rig movements from September 2025 to May 2026. The company will act as Marine Warranty Surveyor for about 25 rig … Read the full press release

PwC Grows Global AI Portfolio to 250+ Agents Through Strategic EMEA Rollout with Google Cloud

(IN BRIEF) PwC, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has expanded its AI agent ecosystem across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, introducing over 100 enterprise-ready agents that increase its global total to more than 250. These agents combine Google Cloud’s … Read the full press release

SIX Extends Strategic Partnership with Barclays to Deliver Smarter Data Solutions Across Global Operations

(IN BRIEF) SIX and Barclays have entered into a seven-year global partnership to accelerate the bank’s international growth and enhance cost efficiency. The collaboration will give Barclays access to SIX’s suite of financial data products and allow the bank to … Read the full press release