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Siemens Introduces Questa One, a Revolutionary AI-Powered Integrated Circuit (IC) Verification Solution for Faster and Smarter Semiconductor Design

(IN BRIEF) Siemens’ Questa One software solution is poised to reshape the IC verification landscape, addressing the industry’s growing complexity with AI-driven verification tools. Designed to cater to next-generation 3D-ICs and chiplet-based systems, Questa One accelerates verification cycles, enhances productivity, … Read the full press release

CPRAM and BFT Investment Managers Announce Merger to Create France’s 10th Largest Asset Management Firm with €100 Billion in Assets Under Management

(IN BRIEF) CPRAM and BFT Investment Managers are merging to create one of France’s largest asset management companies with €100 billion in assets under management. The merger will combine CPRAM’s expertise in thematic and quantitative management with BFT IM’s leadership … Read the full press release

Eni Launches Gas Production from Merakes East Field in Indonesia’s Kutei Basin

(IN BRIEF) Eni has successfully launched gas production from the Merakes East field in Indonesia’s Kutei basin, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion efforts in Southeast Asia. The field will provide up to 100 MMSCFD of gas, contributing … Read the full press release

EIB Sets Record Support for Circular Economy at WCEF 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is actively participating in the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil, sharing its long-standing commitment to financing circular economy projects. With over €5.1 billion lent to circular economy projects … Read the full press release

KIRKBI A/S Welcomes Anne Sweeney to Its Board of Directors and Thanks Connie Hedegaard for Her Contributions

(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

Adyen First to Implement JCB’s COF Tokenization, Strengthening Security and Improving Payment Authorization Rates

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has teamed up with JCB to launch the card-on-file (COF) tokenization service, enhancing online payment security for e-commerce merchants. Adyen is the first to offer this service both in Japan and globally. The COF tokenization replaces sensitive … Read the full press release

KfW Report Highlights Use of Patents and Trademarks as Collateral in SMEs, With Potential for Growth in Germany

  (IN BRIEF) A moderate percentage of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany own patents or trademark rights, with 9% holding trademarks and 3% owning patents. Patents are more common in larger, R&D-focused, or internationally operating companies, while trademarks … Read the full press release

EIF and CDP Equity Invest €200 Million to Develop Data Centres Across High-Growth European Markets

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made a €150 million cornerstone investment in the PIMCO European Data Centre Opportunity Fund, with CDP Equity contributing €50 million. The fund focuses on developing data centres in high-growth European markets to … Read the full press release

EBRD Funds US$ 30 Million Solar and Storage Project in Egypt to Enhance Clean Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a US$ 30 million equity bridge loan to Scatec ASA’s Obelisk Solar Power project in Egypt. The loan will finance the construction of a 1 GWac solar plant and 200 MWh battery storage system … Read the full press release

EBRD Partners with Garanti BBVA Romania to Support Green Economy Investments and Banking Stability

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €50 million subordinated loan to Garanti BBVA Romania to enhance its capital base and support sustainable lending. Garanti BBVA Romania will use the funds to invest in … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Family Bank Partner to Support Women and Youth Entrepreneurs in Kenya with €100 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Family Bank in Kenya have launched a €100 million financing initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those owned or led by women and youth entrepreneurs. The partnership, which includes a €50 million … Read the full press release

Heura Foods Receives EIB Loan to Expand Plant-Based Product Range and Boost Sustainable Food Systems

(IN BRIEF) Heura Foods has secured a €20 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to enhance its research, development, and production capabilities for plant-based, sustainable food products. The loan, backed by InvestEU, will support the development of innovative … Read the full press release

University of Twente Receives Significant Bequest from Ottoline Visser-Stokhuijzen to Foster Research and Education

(IN BRIEF) Ottoline Visser-Stokhuijzen’s €10 million bequest to four Dutch universities will significantly enhance scientific research and education. The University of Twente will receive €2.5 million, supporting innovative research and assisting students facing financial or personal challenges. The bequest will … Read the full press release

Lloyds and Mercore Pioneering Digital Trade Finance with Landmark Secondary Market Transactions

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds and Mercore have completed a series of landmark digital transactions involving the secondary participation in a digital bill of exchange (DBE), unlocking faster and more liquid trade processes. This innovative solution, powered by Enigio’s trace:original platform, streamlines … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Vodafone Revolutionize Tunnel Connectivity with Innovative 5G Antennas in Arlinger Tunnel

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Ericsson have launched cutting-edge 5G connectivity in Arlinger Tunnel, Germany, using Ericsson’s advanced multiband mobile radio antennas. These antennas, designed to withstand tunnel-specific challenges such as vibrations and pressure changes, ensure seamless 5G coverage for Vodafone … Read the full press release

Gasum’s Charter Vessel Kairos to Use Bio-LNG for FuelEU Maritime Compliance, Cutting Carbon Footprint of Shipping Industry

(IN BRIEF) Gasum’s chartered LNG bunker vessel Kairos will run on bio-LNG to support FuelEU Maritime compliance and further reduce the carbon footprint of the shipping industry. This collaboration with Bernhard Schulte strengthens Gasum’s commitment to providing sustainable solutions for … Read the full press release

Norrslam AB to Launch Sweden’s First Full-Scale Sludge Incineration Plant at Umeå Eco Industrial Park

(IN BRIEF) Norrslam AB plans to establish Sweden’s first full-scale sludge incineration plant at Umeå Eco Industrial Park to address the country’s wastewater treatment by-products. This innovative project will incorporate mono-incineration technology, using liquid sludge as a fuel source, and … Read the full press release

AeroDelft Makes History as First Student Team to Test Electric Aircraft Powered by Liquid Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) AeroDelft has made history as the first student team to successfully test an electric aircraft propulsion system powered by liquid hydrogen, marking a significant step in the journey towards sustainable aviation. The POTOMAC Phase III trial demonstrates the … Read the full press release

BT Appoints Peter Leukert as Chief Digital Officer to Drive Digital Transformation and Customer-Centric Change

(IN BRIEF) BT has appointed Peter Leukert as its new Chief Digital Officer, where he will lead the company’s Digital unit and oversee its digital transformation. Peter joins from Deutsche Telekom, where he significantly contributed to the company’s IT and … Read the full press release

Holcim and Alejandro Aravena Introduce Revolutionary Biochar Technology for Carbon-Sink Buildings at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

(IN BRIEF) Holcim and Alejandro Aravena’s ELEMENTAL firm present a pioneering biochar technology at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The collaboration highlights the use of biochar-enhanced concrete to create sustainable carbon sink buildings, addressing the housing crisis with environmentally friendly … Read the full press release