(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, is intensifying its focus on growth and strategic development with the creation of a new role, Capital Projects Director. Francis Paonessa, with extensive experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) recently priced a five-year USD 1.5 billion global benchmark bond, marking its first USD benchmark issuance of 2024. The transaction saw unprecedented demand, with the orderbook surpassing USD 4.5 billion, making it NIB’s largest … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Ebba Wexler, Jens Hellerup, Kim Skov Jensen, NIB, USD Bond Issue
(IN BRIEF) Amidst geopolitical tensions triggered by Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the Baltic States are accelerating their journey towards energy independence and sustainability. Historically reliant on Russian energy flows, the Baltics are now fast-tracking efforts to diversify their energy sources, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Baltic Drive, energy autonomy, Geopolitical Shifts, NIB, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Riverty, a leading FinTech company, emerges victorious at the E-Commerce Germany Award 2024, securing the title of “Best Payment Solution” for its innovative “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) offering. Recognized for its customer-centric approach, Riverty’s BNPL solutions aim … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged "Best Payment Solution" Award, Awards, E-Commerce Germany Awards, Riverty, Sebastian Ehrke
(IN BRIEF) BBVA announces its sponsorship of the upcoming Energy Tech Summit, Europe’s premier conference on entrepreneurship and climate venture capital, to be held for the first time in Bilbao on April 10th and 11th, 2024. With a focus on … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Antonio Bravo, BBVA, Bilbao, Climate Innovation, Energy Tech Summit, partnership, Rokas Peciulaitis, Santiago Muguruza, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Graphene Flagship, Europe’s largest-ever research initiative with a one billion Euro budget, concludes its ten-year journey, yielding significant insights into the health and environmental impacts of graphene and related materials. Empa researchers, including Peter Wick, have played … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bernd Nowack, Empa, Findings, Graphene Flagship, innovations, Peter Wick, Roland Hischie, Tina Bürki
(IN BRIEF) Continental unveils an enhanced version of its TireTech App, empowering fleet managers, drivers, retailers, and tire workshops with advanced functionalities for optimal tire performance and fleet efficiency. The app now includes winter tire recommendations for 39 countries, tire … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Continental, Hendi Wijaya, INNOVATION, Tire Tech App
(IN BRIEF) Swiss marine power company WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. have completed the initial design of an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) for vessels powered by WinGD’s ammonia-fueled engines. This collaboration aims to develop solutions for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AFSS, ammonia engines, ammonia fuel supply system, ammonia-fueled engines, carbon-free ammonia fuel, Manabu Kawakado, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Sebastian Hensel, shipbuilder, vessels, WinGD, X‑DF‑A
(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a global aluminium producer, has partnered with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) to advance decarbonization efforts. Through this collaboration, Hydro aims to leverage research expertise and innovative technologies to reduce emissions in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Norway, Technology
Tagged alumina refinery, Alunorte, Bauxite & Alumina, Brazil, decarbonization, Equinor ASA, HILT CRC, Hydro, Hydro REIN, industrial decarbonization research, Jenny Selway, Mendubim, Raphael Costa, Scatec, solar energy, Ventos de São Zacarias, zero emissions
(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Swedbank made significant progress toward its strategic goals outlined in the “Swedbank 15/25” business plan, aiming for a sustainable return on equity by 2025. The bank focused on adapting its operations to prioritize key customer segments, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), and Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM) have extended their partnership for five years, until 2028, aiming to support ACO’s energy transition goals. Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 under … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sports
Tagged Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), Endurance Racing, energy transition, Excellium Racing 100, Frédéric Lequien, Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM), partnership, Patrick Pouyanné, Pierre Fillon, sustainability, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc announces its acquisition of Vale SA’s high-quality iron ore resource, Serra da Serpentina, to integrate it into its Minas-Rio mine in Brazil. This transaction, facilitated by Vale’s contribution of Serpentina and cash, enables Anglo American … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have entered a global agreement to advance automotive refinish body and paint development, aiming to surpass industry standards. The partnership focuses on delivering sustainable refinish solutions, digital color-matching solutions, and training to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom secures its position as the most valuable German brand, according to the BrandZ study “Top50 Most Valuable German Brands” by Kantar. With a brand value of $73.5 billion, marking an 18% contribution to the total ranking … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Awards, Deutsche Telekom, Germany, Kantar, Most Valuable Brand, René Bresgen, Ulrich Klenke
(IN BRIEF) Vector Pension Scheme, a client of Schroders Solutions, has completed a £114 million bulk annuity buy-in with Standard Life, securing retirement benefits for its 1,800 members. Schroders Solutions, with its vast global capability, collaborated closely with Vector Pension … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has announced its proposal of Geraldine Matchett, former Co-Chief Executive Officer and CFO of DSM-Firmenich AG, for election to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on April 18, 2024. This move comes as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Geraldine Matchett, Henri de Castries, Kimberly A. Ross, leadership, Nestlé, Paul Bulcke
(IN BRIEF) The Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee, formed by Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Linde, is advancing hydrogen fuel’s potential role in the nation’s aviation decarbonization strategy. Tasked with examining regional hydrogen market dynamics, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), decarbonization, Hydrogen Fuel, John Panikar, Linde, Mr Han Kok Juan, Ms Poh Li San, partnership, Sabine Klauke, Singapore, Singapore Aviation Committee, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vietjet Air has inked a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, marking the airline’s inaugural foray into widebody aircraft with the purchase of 20 A330-900s. Intended to bolster Vietjet’s long-range and regional operations, these A330neo additions will … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Travel
Tagged A330-900, A330neo, Airbus, Christian Scherer, Dinh Viet Phuong, partnership, sustainability, Vietjet Air, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, has finalized its share repurchase program, acquiring a substantial number of treasury shares across multiple trading venues. With a maximum of 11 million shares earmarked for repurchase and approval from the Board … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Outokumpu, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Espe, an energy company based near Padua, Italy, has been listed on Euronext Growth Milan, marking its third listing in 2024 and the sixth overall on Euronext this year. The company specializes in industrial electrical and automation systems, … Read the full press release
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