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NatWest Regional PMI® Survey Shows Broad Decline in UK Business Activity Amid Weak Demand

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) The latest NatWest Regional PMI® survey for August has revealed a widespread decline in business activity across the UK due to weakening demand for goods and services. Of the 12 monitored regions and nations, only Wales and London … Read the full press release

BASF and Nanotech Energy Partner to Cut CO2 Emissions in North American Lithium-Ion Batteries

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading global battery materials producer, and Nanotech Energy, a graphene-based energy storage products leader, have joined forces to reduce the carbon footprint of Nanotech’s lithium-ion batteries for the North American market. The partnership aims to create … Read the full press release

Telekom Achieves 12 Gigabits Per Second Data Rate in Mobile Radio, Sets New World Record

(IN BRIEF) Telekom has established a new world record in mobile radio by achieving a data rate of 12 gigabits per second during tests in Alzey. This impressive data speed and bandwidth, up to twelve times higher than current 5G … Read the full press release

Societe Generale and Brookfield Asset Management Partner to Launch EUR 10 Billion Private Investment Grade Debt Fund

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale and Brookfield Asset Management have announced a strategic partnership to create a private investment grade debt fund, with an initial target of EUR 10 billion in assets over the next four years, including EUR 2.5 billion … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Unveils Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) at DSEI 2023, Highlighting Its Role in U.S. Army Modernization

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems is set to debut the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) at DSEI 2023, presenting its capabilities and future growth potential to U.S. allies and NATO partners. The AMPV, recently approved for full-rate production, serves as a foundational … Read the full press release

wpd Successfully Refinances Taiwan’s Luwei and Chungwei Wind Farms, Enhancing Clean Energy Commitment

(IN BRIEF) German renewable energy company wpd has successfully completed the refinancing of Taiwan’s Luwei and Chungwei onshore wind farms, totaling 180 MW capacity, with the support of local and international banks. These long-standing wind farms will benefit from improved … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils Climate-Neutral R&D Campus in Zug, Switzerland, to Advance Sustainable Building Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has officially opened its new Research and Development (R&D) facility in Zug, Switzerland, marking the completion of a seven-year, CHF250 million investment in its climate-neutral campus. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin, … Read the full press release

EIF and Arbevel Partner to Provide €72 Million Boost for SMEs and Sustainability through InvestEU

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) backed by the InvestEU program has partnered with Arbevel to provide a portfolio guarantee of up to €72 million in financing for SMEs and lower mid-caps. This agreement encompasses three InvestEU windows: “Innovation … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €15 Million in PHH Group to Boost E-commerce Expansion in the Baltic States

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €15 million in PHH Group, a leading e-commerce platform in the Baltic states. This investment aims to support the expansion of PHH Group’s logistical capacity and cross-border fulfillment … Read the full press release

EIB President Hoyer Offers Condolences and Financial Support to Morocco After Devastating Earthquake

(IN BRIEF) President Hoyer of the European Investment Bank (EIB) expressed heartfelt condolences and solidarity with Morocco following a powerful earthquake near Marrakech with a magnitude of 6.8. In a letter to King Mohammed VI, he offered assistance in rebuilding … Read the full press release

Airbus OneSat: A Transformative Satellite Solution for Thaicom

(IN BRIEF) Thaicom, a leading Asian satellite operator, has chosen Airbus to develop its cutting-edge software-defined high throughput satellite. Airbus will provide Thaicom with a fully reconfigurable OneSat satellite, capable of dynamically adjusting its coverage, capacity, and frequency. Positioned at … Read the full press release

ESET’s Latest Discovery Sheds Light on Ballistic Bobcat’s Persistent Cyberespionage Efforts

(IN BRIEF) ESET researchers have uncovered a cyberespionage campaign led by the Ballistic Bobcat group, suspected of having Iranian ties, which primarily targets education, government, healthcare, and various organizations worldwide. In their latest campaign, they introduced a new backdoor called … Read the full press release

Sustainability Milestone: CapMan Hotels Fund Slashes Energy Usage Amidst Market Rebound

(IN BRIEF) The CapMan Real Estate Hotels Fund has made significant strides in transforming its portfolio towards sustainability between 2021 and 2022. Despite a post-pandemic market resurgence, the fund achieved a 37% reduction in CO2 emissions and a remarkable 8% … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Unveils All-Electric ID.X Performance Sports Limousine at ID. Treffen Event

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is unveiling the ID.X Performance show car, an all-electric sports limousine, at the ID. Treffen event in Locarno, Switzerland. The vehicle features powerful all-wheel drive, a performance-oriented suspension, and an expressive design. The car showcases the potential … Read the full press release

Eurojust Welcomes New Liaison Prosecutors from Moldova and Norway to Boost Cross-Border Crime Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust, the EU’s judicial cooperation agency, welcomes two new Liaison Prosecutors. For the first time, Moldova has stationed a prosecutor at Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague to strengthen cooperation on cross-border crime cases. The new Liaison Prosecutor for … Read the full press release

Ukrainian Siblings Transform Family Yeast Business into Global Success Story

(IN BRIEF) Ukrainian siblings, Olena and Rostyslav Vovk, have transformed their family business, Enzym Group, from a Soviet-era yeast plant into a modern, diversified company. Enzym Group is now a market leader in the yeast industry and produces yeast food … Read the full press release

EU-Funded Remediation Project Tackles Legacy Uranium Mining Sites in Uzbekistan

(IN BRIEF) Remediation work at legacy uranium mining sites in Uzbekistan is being funded by a €9 million grant from the Environmental Remediation Account for Central Asia (ERA), established by the European Union (EU) and managed by the European Bank … Read the full press release

Maersk Partners with Equinor to Supply Green Methanol for Innovative Feeder Vessel

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk and Equinor have signed an agreement to supply green methanol for Maersk’s new methanol-enabled feeder vessel. The agreement secures green methanol supply from September 2023 to the first half of 2024 for the ship’s … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Receives ‘Best Energy Achievement in Construction Award’ at 2023 Business Energy Achievement Awards

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has won the “Best Energy Achievement in Construction Award” at the 2023 Business Energy Achievement Awards for their entry titled “Constructing a Sustainable Future.” The award recognizes the company’s industry-leading initiatives in promoting energy efficiency and reducing … Read the full press release

French Capital’s European Real Estate Investments Surge in H1 2023, Spain Tops Destination

(IN BRIEF) According to Savills research, French capital invested in European real estate reached nearly €3.2 billion in H1 2023, constituting 10% of all cross-border investments. This represents a significant increase from the 5% share recorded in the previous year … Read the full press release