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PML Leads £5.6 Million ValMAS Project to Quantify Ecological and Societal Value of Marine Artificial Structures

(IN BRIEF) ValMAS, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory and co-funded by NERC and the INSITE Programme, is a £5.6 million, four-year research collaboration involving UK and Norwegian institutions. Concentrating on the North Sea, the project will evaluate the environmental, social, … Read the full press release

Nine Dragons Paper and ANDRITZ Commission Cutting-Edge Hubei Jianli Pulp Mill with High-Efficiency Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nine Dragons Paper has successfully initiated operations at its new Hubei Jianli pulp mill, supplied by ANDRITZ, marking a key advancement in its integrated pulp and paper plant. ANDRITZ provided the complete fiberline, recovery island, evaporation plants, recovery … Read the full press release

SAP Unveils Cloud-Native Customer Checkout to Transform Point-of-Sale Operations

(IN BRIEF) SAP Customer Checkout enters its next phase with the debut of a cloud edition, aligning with SAP’s cloud-first strategy. This fully integrated POS solution supports payments, inventory, coupons, loyalty programs, returns, and gift cards, and is built to … Read the full press release

IDB and EIB Join Forces in Seville to Ramp Up Co-Financing, Private Investment and EU-Backed Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

(IN BRIEF) At FfD4 in Seville, the IDB and EIB signed a cooperation agreement to intensify financing and reinforce development impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. The framework focuses on expanding joint sovereign-backed loans, mobilizing private capital through blended … Read the full press release

EIB and WFP Launch Climate-Risk Insurance Partnership in Ethiopia and Expand Food Security Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) During the FfD4 conference in Seville, the EIB announced expanded collaborations with the World Food Programme, the FAO, and the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to tackle food insecurity, promote sustainable agriculture, and build resilience against climate … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank TSS Dominates APAC Awards with 33 Wins and Custodian Banker of the Year Honor

(IN BRIEF) At The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards 2025, Deutsche Bank’s Trust and Securities Services reaffirmed its leadership in the Asia Pacific by winning 33 awards. Anand Rengarajan was named “Custodian Banker of the Year” for his strategic … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Celebrates Top Suppliers at 21st Group Awards and Unveils “Mission: Possible” Collaboration Forum

(IN BRIEF) In Wolfsburg, Volkswagen AG celebrated its 21st Group Award, honoring ten suppliers whose innovations, resilience, and strategic support have driven the automaker’s performance and future-readiness. The preceding “Mission: Possible” Supplier Management Conference convened 120 key partners to discuss … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €21 Million in DanAds to Democratize Premium Ad Inventory for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is extending a €21 million venture debt loan to adtech firm DanAds to scale its self-serve, AI-powered platform that automates ad sales directly within publisher websites. This financing, under InvestEU, will enable DanAds to … Read the full press release

E.ON and MM Neuss Launch Europe’s First Fully Automated, Market-Driven CHP Plant

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and MM Neuss have inaugurated a pioneering 22 MW electrical/59 MW thermal CHP plant at the Neuss cartonboard factory. The facility—integrating 91 percent fuel efficiency, market-driven automation via E.ON IQ Energy®, and a hydrogen-ready design—will slash CO₂ … Read the full press release

Hexagon Divests Non-Core US Federal and Geospatial Service Assets to Bart & Associates

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB is divesting non-core elements of its SIG division—mainly U.S. Federal IT services, geospatial data production, ruggedized hardware, and a niche API reseller business—to Bart & Associates. These units contributed about USD 90 million in 2024 revenues. … Read the full press release

RWE and KRONOS TITAN Sign PPA for 24.7 MWp Solar Farm to Power Nordenham Site

(IN BRIEF) RWE and KRONOS TITAN have entered a PPA-based collaboration to erect a 24.7 MWp ground-mounted solar farm on a 20 hectare site at KRONOS’s Nordenham facility. With roughly 38,200 photovoltaic modules expected to generate about 22,000 MWh per … Read the full press release

Prudential and Prudence Foundation Launch Free Mental Health Support in Malaysia and Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc and its Prudence Foundation have partnered with Intellect to launch Talk It Out, a free mental health programme for underserved groups in Malaysia and Vietnam. Through the Intellect app—available in six local languages—users access self-help modules, … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck to Supply CKD Kits for New Mercedes-Benz Assembly Plant in Senegal

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck, the Republic of Senegal, and Global Truck Systems have signed a letter of intent to create a Mercedes-Benz truck assembly plant in Senegal, with production slated to commence in 2026. Daimler Truck will supply CKD kits … Read the full press release

Adyen and medicalforce Unite to Simplify In-Clinic Payments with One-Click Integration

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has been chosen by medicalforce Inc. to add in-person POS payments to its all-in-one clinic management SaaS. Previously limited to online credit-card transactions, medicalforce’s platform will now send invoice amounts directly to Adyen terminals via a single … Read the full press release

European TSOs Launch Alliance to Drive Innovative Weather-Resilient Grid Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Eight leading European transmission grid operators have established the TSO Innovation Alliance to jointly accelerate innovation in the electricity sector. The Alliance’s first initiative, “Weather and Grid Resilience,” will invite startups to develop data-pooling platforms and real-time probabilistic … Read the full press release

Swedbank Acquires Digital Mortgage Specialist Stabelo to Reach Younger, Tech-Savvy Borrowers

(IN BRIEF) Swedbank will acquire Stabelo, a fully digital mortgage credit institution, to expand its mortgage offerings and reach new customer segments. Stabelo’s technology-driven processes and partnership distribution complement Swedbank’s existing capabilities. The initial price tag is SEK 350 million, … Read the full press release

Sweco Deepens Luxembourg Footprint by Acquiring PROgroup and +ImpaKT to Boost Circular Economy Consulting

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has signed agreements to purchase Luxembourg consultancies PROgroup and +ImpaKT, adding approximately 40 experts to its existing local team of 110. PROgroup offers comprehensive project management for sustainable real estate and urban developments based on circular economy … Read the full press release

EMPA and Max Planck Decode Squirrel Tail Scales to Inspire Agile Bionic Robots

(IN BRIEF) Empa’s Soft Kinetic group and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have, for the first time, dissected the physics behind the thorn-covered tail scales of African scaly-tailed squirrels, revealing how these subcaudal spines deliver enhanced grip and … Read the full press release

BBVA’s Investor Relations Team Sweeps Industry Awards and Garners Best Buy-Side Management Honor

(IN BRIEF) BBVA’s Investor Relations team and senior management were honored with multiple prestigious awards by the investment community, underscoring their commitment to clear and transparent communication with institutional investors. The bank achieved Top 10 rankings in key areas—Best CEO, … Read the full press release

Triton’s Advisory Funds Spin Off Bosch Security Unit into Independent Keenfinity Group

(IN BRIEF) Triton’s advisory funds have concluded the acquisition of Bosch’s security and communications technology product business, now rebranded as Keenfinity Group, effective 1 July 2025. Keenfinity brings to market an integrated suite of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection … Read the full press release