(IN BRIEF) Nike and the LEGO Group have launched an exciting global partnership to inspire active and creative play among children. The collaboration will introduce immersive experiences and co-branded products, such as the LEGO® Nike Dunk set and Nike footwear … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged active play, A’ja Wilson, children’s play, creative play, football, football activation, global partnership, Greater China, immersive experiences, International Day of Play, kids, LEGO Group, LEGO Minifigure, LEGO Nike Dunk set, LEGOLAND California Resort, Nike, Nike Air Max Dn x LEGO, Nike Dunk Low x LEGO, Nike Grind courts, partnership, sport culture
(IN BRIEF) Dantaxi, Denmark’s largest taxi service, has been acquired by Uber, expanding Uber’s service to 75 out of 98 municipalities in Denmark. This move combines Uber’s advanced technology with Dantaxi’s well-established local presence, offering over 3,500 professional drivers across … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, CEO Carsten Aastrup, Danish mobility, Dantaxi, Denmark, electric fleet, electric vehicles, general manager Maurits Schönfeld, mobility platform, partnership, public transportation, regulatory compliance, ride hailing, sustainability, taxi services, Triton, Uber, urban mobility, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) A team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen has revealed groundbreaking findings about insulin resistance, showing that it varies widely on a molecular level even among healthy individuals and those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This discovery … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Anna Krook, Atul Deshmukh, diabetes research, early diagnosis, insulin resistance, Jeppe Kjærgaard Northcote, Karolinska Institutet, molecular signatures, muscle tissue, personalized treatments, precision medicine, proteomics, Steno Diabetes Center, type 2 diabetes, University of Copenhagen
(IN BRIEF) DSV has expanded its partnership with UNICEF to enhance emergency support for children worldwide. This collaboration will increase the number of in-kind flights, providing quicker and more efficient access to essential supplies in crisis zones. The two organizations … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Society, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Crisis Response, DSV, emergency aid, global network, humanitarian action, humanitarian partnership, in-kind flights, life-saving supplies, supply chains, UNICEF, UNICEF partnerships, vulnerable children
(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S has appointed Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel as its new Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) and Executive Vice President, People & Culture, effective July 1, 2025. Anne-Christine brings extensive experience in people management and large-scale transformations, having previously … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel, appointment, Chief People & Culture Officer, Corporate Leadership, DFDS, Executive Vice President, Hempel A/S, HR, leadership, organizational culture, People & Culture, Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen, sustainability, transformation
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a breakthrough in the biosynthetic production of Taxol, a widely used chemotherapy drug. By identifying the enzymes responsible for the final steps in the biosynthetic pathway of Taxol, the team … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged biosynthetic production, biotechnology, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, environmental sustainability, Feiyan Liang, ovarian cancer, Pacific yew tree, pharmaceutical innovation, Sotirios Kampranis, sustainable drug production, sustainable medicine, Taxol, University of Copenhagen
(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has expanded its logistics services in Australia by entering into a port logistics agreement with Kimberley Metals Group (KMG) at the port of Wyndham, Western Australia. The project will see NORDEN providing additional assets for the transshipment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Anne Jensen, barge transport, Comilog, fixed-term charter, freight solutions, Gabon, Infrastructure Development, Integrated Logistics, iron ore transshipment, Kimberley Metals Group, KMG, logistics expansion, NORDEN, partnership, port logistics, supply chain optimization, sustainability, Western Australia, Wyndham port
(IN BRIEF) ECE has announced the development of the first Ruby-branded hotel in Denmark, located in Copenhagen’s Frederiksberg district. The hotel will feature 219 design rooms, a winter garden, and a panoramic roof terrace. Scheduled to open in early 2027, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Real Estate, Travel
Tagged Accura, Berlin, Copenhagen, Denmark, ECE, Elena Günther-Jakobs, Frederiksberg, Gammel Kongevej, Henrie W. Kötter, Hospitality, hotel conversion, hotel development, hotel project, Rome, Ruby brand, Ruby Group, sustainable properties, Venice
(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Anne Sweeney to its Board of Directors, bringing over three decades of experience from leading companies in the entertainment and global brands sectors. Sweeney, who has been on the LEGO A/S Board since 2020, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Anne Sweeney, Board of Directors, Climate Strategy, Connie Hedegaard, entertainment industry, executive roles, global brands, Harvard University, J. Paul Getty Trust, KIRKBI A/S, LEGO A/S, Mayo Clinic, Netflix, sustainability, Thomas Kirk Kristiansen
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired UK-based consultancy Temple, adding 150 employees to its workforce and significantly expanding its capabilities in environmental and sustainability services. The acquisition strengthens Ramboll’s expertise in biodiversity, impact assessments, and sustainability, supporting its long-term goals and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, arboriculture, Barking Riverside, biodiversity, biodiversity advisory, East West Rail, environmental consultancy, High Speed 2, i3 Solutions, impact assessments, Jersey Hospital, K2 Management, Mark Skelton, Mark Southwood, Philippa Spence, Ramboll, River Thames Scheme, Southwood Foundation, sustainability, Temple, UK
(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Karina Schmitt Lund as the future CEO of its Financial Investments division, set to become an independent business area by 2026. Karina brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, having held … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, asset management, Bank of America, BlackRock, CEO, Denmark, DKK 79 billion, Financial Investments, financial sector, investment portfolio, Karina Schmitt Lund, Kirk Kristiansen family, KIRKBI A/S, KIRKBI Climate, KIRKBI Education, KIRKBI restructuring, leadership, LEGO Group, LEGO Holding, Morgan Stanley, Søren Thorup Sørensen
(IN BRIEF) On June 11, 2025, the LEGO Group will celebrate its inaugural World Play Day, in honor of the UN’s International Day of Play (IDOP). The event will unfold across multiple cities globally, including London, Berlin, Boston, and Shanghai, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 'Build the Change', CHILDREN, cities, community events, creativity, global event, immersive experiences, International Day of Play, kids' ideas, LEGO Group, Mark Rober, play, playful cities, Playmakers, Serpentine, sustainable cities, urban spaces, World Play Day, Younes Zarou, Zoe Wees
(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University’s recent study challenges the notion of segregated communities in Denmark, revealing that ethnic integration is progressing faster than commonly perceived. Using registry data, the research shows that more Danes are mixing across ethnic lines, with significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged Aalborg University, Christian Albrekt Larsen, Danish society, Denmark, ethnic integration, ethnic minorities, immigrant background, immigration, inter-ethnic marriages, mixed origin children, public perception, SCHOOLS, social transformation, societal change, workplace diversity
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has decided to discontinue the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project due to increased costs, higher interest rates, and elevated risks, making the project’s current execution untenable. The company plans to explore alternative options for the project while … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged breakaway costs, CFD, Contract for Difference, energy transition, Hornsea 4, Offshore wind, partnership, project discontinuation, Rasmus Errboe, risks, supply chain, sustainability, UK, wind energy, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) DNV and Ørsted have achieved a major milestone in the development of Project Bifrost, a CCS project aimed at CO₂ underground storage in the Danish North Sea. DNV has granted a Statement of Feasibility (SoF) for repurposing Ørsted’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged carbon capture and storage, climate goals, CO₂ transportation, Denmark, DNV, energy transition, feasibility study, Harald field, Nordsøfonden, Noreco, partnership, pipeline repurposing, Project Bifrost, sustainability, sustainabulity, TotalEnergies, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) GTT has signed an agreement with Verdane to acquire Danelec, a leading maritime data solutions provider, for €194 million. This acquisition positions GTT as the global leader in vessel performance management and enhances its presence in the Voyage … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Danelec, data collection, Digital Strategy, Earnings per share, global leadership, GTT, leadership, maritime digitalization, maritime industry, Maritime Safety, partnership, performance software, Philippe Berterottière, sustainabulity, Verdane, vessel performance management, Voyage Data Recorders
(IN BRIEF) A study led by Eske Willerslev at the University of Copenhagen has revealed a genetic link between the Picuris Pueblo and Chaco Canyon, cementing their ancestral connection to this UNESCO World Heritage site. Using ancient DNA from bones … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged ancient DNA, ancient research, archaeology, Chaco Canyon, Craig Quanchello, Cultural Heritage, David Meltzer, Eske Willerslev, genetic analysis, history preservation, indigenous history, migration patterns, partnership, Picuris Pueblo, Pueblo Bonito, Pueblo people, Southern Methodist University, UNESCO World Heritage, University of Copenhagen
(IN BRIEF) Stockholm Vatten, alongside Ramboll and Holinger, is undertaking a pivotal pre-study project at the Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant in response to the new EU Urban Wastewater Directive. The goal is to assess advanced treatment technologies for micropollutant removal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged advanced treatment technologies, CAPEX, carbon footprint, environmental impact, EU Urban Wastewater Directive, Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Holinger, Johanna Grim, micropollutant removal, multi-criteria analysis, OPEX, partnership, Ramboll, Stockholm Vatten, sustainability, Sweden, treatment solutions, wastewater treatment, water quality, water treatment
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed a farm-down of a 24.5% stake in the West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm to Schroders Greencoat, valued at GBP 456.1 million. The transaction supports Ørsted’s capital structure, risk diversification, and capital recycling strategy. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged capital recycling, farm-down, Hornsea projects, investment, offshore wind farm, partnership, renewable energy, Renewable Infrastructure, risk diversification, Schroders Greencoat, Schroders Greencoat partnership., sustainability, Trond Westlie, UK Offshore Wind, West of Duddon Sands, wind energy, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) ISS’s 2025 survey shows that while hybrid work has become standard for many, 71% of employees still see the physical office as essential for social interaction, knowledge sharing, and team collaboration. The survey highlights the importance of balancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged employee engagement, employee retention, global survey, hybrid work, ISS, office amenities, office transformation, physical office, work-life balance, workplace design, workplace experience, workplace motivation
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