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Roche’s SKYSCRAPER-01 Study: Update on Tiragolumab’s Role in Advanced Lung Cancer Therapy

(IN BRIEF) Roche provided an update on its Phase III SKYSCRAPER-01 study, evaluating tiragolumab in combination with Tecentriq® for patients with PD-L1-high, advanced, or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study did not meet its primary endpoint of improving … Read the full press release

Global Launch of EDGE Certification Sets New Benchmark for Workplace Equity

(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced the global launch of EDGE Certification, an internationally recognized standard for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). EDGE evaluates organizations across four pillars: representation, pay equity, career flows, and cultural inclusiveness. As an approved certification … Read the full press release

ABL Secures Marine Warranty Survey Contract for Iberdrola’s Windanker Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been awarded a contract to provide Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) services for Iberdrola’s 315 MW Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, off Germany’s coast. ABL Germany, based in Hamburg, will oversee the safe and … Read the full press release

Valio Eila® Powder Solutions Redefine Soft Ice Mixes with Innovation and Premium Quality

(IN BRIEF) Valio’s Eila® powder solutions offer a premium, lactose-free base for soft ice mix manufacturers, combining advanced dairy science with production efficiency. Designed to enhance taste, texture, and sustainability, the powders come in two options: Eila® Pro, for balanced … Read the full press release

EIB approves €1 billion loan for Rebuilding Ischia’s Public and Private Infrastructure 1

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed the first €150 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package to support the reconstruction of Ischia, which was heavily impacted by a 2017 earthquake and 2022 landslide. The funding will … Read the full press release

European Project TIMBERHAUS Aims to Revolutionize Timber Construction for a Greener Future

(IN BRIEF) The TIMBERHAUS project, a European research initiative launched in Copenhagen, aims to promote sustainable timber construction to reduce the carbon footprint of the building industry. Co-funded by the EU and Switzerland’s SERI, the four-year project involves 19 partners … Read the full press release

NRO Evaluation Highlights Success and Future Opportunities in Advancing Educational Research

(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Initiative for Education Research (NRO) has been praised for its effective and transparent operations between 2019 and 2023 in an independent evaluation by Dialogic. The report commends NRO’s role in advancing education quality through research programming, … Read the full press release

NWO Supports Nature-Based Solutions with €3.4 Million for Biodiversity and Well-Being Research

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has allocated €3.4 million to ten projects under the BiodivNBS programme to advance Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) addressing biodiversity loss, human well-being, and societal transformation. These projects are part of the larger Biodiversa+ programme, … Read the full press release

Continental Introduces ATE SecuBrake: A Sustainable, Hazard-Free DOT 4 Brake Fluid

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced ATE SecuBrake, the first sustainably produced DOT 4 brake fluid free from hazardous materials requiring special labelling. Part of the ATE New Original line, it is designed for advanced braking systems, including those in electric … Read the full press release

Liverpool City Region Launches Health Tech Business Incubation Centre to Boost Innovation and Growth

(IN BRIEF) The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has launched the Health Tech Business Incubation Centre (Health BIC) at STFC Daresbury Laboratory, backed by £1.8 million from the Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme. Designed to support health and life sciences … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business IoT and Controlant Revolutionize Pharmaceutical Supply Chain with Real-Time Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business IoT and Controlant are transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain by providing real-time monitoring for temperature-sensitive medicines. Controlant’s Saga devices, equipped with Vodafone IoT SIMs, ensure reliable global connectivity, reducing waste and carbon emissions. This solution has … Read the full press release

Experian Warns of Rising Identity Fraud Risks During Christmas Season

(IN BRIEF) Experian is warning consumers and businesses to protect personal information during the Christmas season, as identity fraud spikes amid increased spending. New data shows fraud rates in the last quarter of the year have risen by 21% over … Read the full press release

ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 Storage Site Certified by DNV, Advancing Middle East Carbon Capture Goals

(IN BRIEF) ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE has received feasibility certification from DNV, marking a significant milestone in the Middle East’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts. This certification validates the site’s potential for long-term CO2 … Read the full press release

Anglo American Sells Steelmaking Coal Business for Up to $4.9 Billion

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal portfolio, including its Australian mines, to Peabody Energy for up to $3.775 billion, with total proceeds from this and a prior Jellinbah sale expected to reach $4.9 billion. The … Read the full press release

DB Schenker Advances Logistics Automation with Remote-Controlled Forklifts

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has implemented remote-controlled forklifts at its Kassel, Germany, logistics site, allowing drivers to operate multiple vehicles remotely using enabl Technologies’ platform. This innovation addresses staff shortages, boosts efficiency, and supports automation. After nine months of successful … Read the full press release

Bechtle AG to Streamline Executive Board Responsibilities for Unified Sales Strategy Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG will reorganize its Executive Board from 1 January 2025, consolidating all sales channels within individual country markets to strengthen its multi-channel approach and international presence. COO Michael Guschlbauer will oversee operations in Germany, Austria, and specialist … Read the full press release

Global Development Banks Unite to Tackle Gender-Based Violence and Empower Women Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, ten major development banks, including the World Bank Group and the European Investment Bank, issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to combat gender-based violence (GBV). They … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Collaborate with Inbank and European Commission’s InvestEU to Support Green Transition in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), in collaboration with Inbank and the European Commission’s InvestEU, has launched its first fully green synthetic securitization in Poland. The agreement enables Inbank to provide PLN 701 million (over €160 million) in … Read the full press release

Encavis Completes Key Milestone as Voluntary Public Takeover Offer by KKR-Led Consortium Gains Full Regulatory Approval

(IN BRIEF) Encavis AG has successfully fulfilled all conditions for its voluntary public takeover by Elbe BidCo AG, a KKR-led consortium, which now holds 87.73% of Encavis shares after acquiring 87.41% at EUR 17.50 per share. The partnership, formalized through … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Partners with Air Liquide to Advance Renewable Hydrogen Production in France

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has partnered with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at the La Mède biorefinery in southeast France, aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually. The €150 million project will recycle byproducts to produce 25,000 … Read the full press release