(IN BRIEF) Arkema has earned an “A” rating for Climate Change and an improved “A-” rating for Water Security in the 2024 CDP assessments. These recognitions place Arkema among the top 2% of over 24,700 companies evaluated, highlighting the Group’s commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged A- Rating, Arkema, CDP, CDP Climate “A” List, chemical sector, climate change, corporate responsibility, Emmanuelle Bromet, environmental practices, environmental transparency, sustainability, sustainable development, water security
(IN BRIEF) Thales is excited to announce its continued support for Vipps, Norway’s mobile wallet leader, as it reaches over one million users for mobile contactless payments. Vipps is the first third-party wallet to offer NFC payments on iOS, powered … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged BankAxept, Contactless Payment, D1 technology, digital card, digital payments, financial institutions, François Chaffard, iOS, Mastercard, mobile wallet, NFC, Norway, payments innovation, Real-Time Payments, Rune Garborg, secure payments, Thales, transaction notification, Vipps, VISA
OptiSigns a ouvert un nouveau bureau à Munich, en Allemagne, et a recruté des dirigeants clés pour mieux soutenir les clients de l’UE OptiSigns est la principale entreprise de signalisation numérique en Amérique du Nord, avec plus de 30 500 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Marketing, Media, Religion, Retail, Small Business, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged affichage numérique, bureau, Communication, compliance, croissance, développement commercial, digital signage, digital signage hardware, digital signage software, Digital Signage Summit Europe, emploi, engagement, Europe, expansion, HOUSTON, iDEAL, intégrateurs de systèmes, logiciels, matériel, Munich, optisigns, paiement, partenaires locaux, partenaires stratégiques, réglementation, Royaume-Uni, Rudiger Schied, SEPA, small business, Sofort, solution d'affichage dynamique, technology, Texas, transformation, UE
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has renewed its partnership with women’s football in France, extending its naming rights for the Arkema Première Ligue until the 2027/2028 season. Through this commitment, Arkema continues to support the growth of women’s football both locally and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged Arkema, Arkema Première Ligue, Clara Mateo, Commitment, Euro 2025, FFF, French Football Federation, global football initiatives, grassroots football, inclusivity, INNOVATION, LFFP, partnership, sponsorship, sports excellence, women’s football
(IN BRIEF) Michelin’s new MICHELIN X® Works Z2 & D2 tire range offers improved fuel savings, longer lifespan, and exceptional performance in the construction and waste-management sectors. The tires feature innovative designs that reduce CO2 emissions, enhance traction, and provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 3PMSF, CO2 emissions, construction sector, electric vehicle compatibility, electric vehicles, EU Regulations, fuel savings, grip, INNOVATION, longevity, Michelin, Michelin R&D, MICHELIN X® Works Z2 & D2, retreadability, robustness, rolling resistance, sustainability, tire lifespan, Tire retreading, tire technology, traction, vehicle fleet efficiency, waste-management sector
(IN BRIEF) MICHELIN Guide has expanded its Northeast Cities edition to include Boston and Philadelphia alongside previously recognized cities like Chicago, New York City, and Washington, DC. The announcement comes as the Guide’s Inspectors begin scouting culinary gems in both … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Non Profit, Technology
Tagged 2025 MICHELIN Guide, Boston, culinary destinations, culinary innovation, farm-to-table, food scene, Gregg Caren, Gwendal Poullennec, Martha J. Sheridan, Meet Boston, MICHELIN guide, Michelin Inspectors, Northeast Cities edition, partnership, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, restaurant scene, restaurant selections, sea-to-table, sustainability
(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
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Amundi, asset management, BFT Investment Managers, CPRAM, Fixed Income, France, institutional investors, Investment Solutions, MERGER, partnership, quantitative management, regulatory approval, strategic autonomy, thematic management, wealth advisors
(IN BRIEF) Eviden and veenion GmbH have partnered to modernize the “Kaufhaus des Bundes” procurement platform with the KdB NG project. This new platform will digitize procurement for over 480 German federal authorities, providing a modern, secure, and efficient way … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, France, Germany, Government, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged Boris Hecker, digital procurement, e-procurement, Eviden, federal authorities, federal institutions, Frank Schmitz, Germany, Kaufhaus des Bundes, Manuel Delvo, open ordering, procurement platform, Public Administration, sustainable procurement, veenion GmbH
(IN BRIEF) The EIB and BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to provide €200 million in loans for SMEs and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. The initiative aims to support young farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, European Union, Financial, France, Investment
Tagged agricultural support, Banque Populaire, biodiversity conservation, bioeconomy, BPCE banking group, Caisse d’Epargne, Cédric Glorieux, Christophe Hansen, Climate Action, EIB, energy-efficient irrigation, EU agricultural priorities., European Commission, European Investment Bank, farming, farming modernization, Gelsomina Vigliotti, generational renewal, loans, Mid-Caps, SMEs, solar panels, sustainable agriculture, young farmers, €200 million
(IN BRIEF) Alstom is revolutionising cross-border rail transport in Europe with its Traxx Universal™ locomotives, which offer multisystem capabilities to navigate varying electrification standards across countries. These locomotives, combined with Alstom’s Onvia™ ETCS signalling system, enhance operational efficiency by ensuring … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, Akiem, Alstom, CFL, cross-border operations, electrification, ETCs, European rail systems, French corridor, HealthHub™, Last Mile, locomotives, maintenance, Northrail, Onvia, partnership, rail transport, Railpool, signalling systems, sustainability, sustainabulity, Traxx Universal
(IN BRIEF) Ocean Yield AS has increased its stake in France LNG Shipping (FLS), raising its indirect economic interest from 34% to 45%. The transaction will add about USD 250 million to the company’s EBITDA backlog. FLS operates 12 LNG … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Access Capital Partners, acquisition, Andreas Røde, EBITDA backlog, FLS, France LNG Shipping, Geogas LNG, Geogas Maritime, LNG carriers, LNG sector, long-term charters, NYK, Ocean Yield, partnership, sustainabulity, tier-one European energy companies
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports has unveiled the first phase of its £100 million expansion at Belfast International Airport, featuring a new terminal extension, advanced security systems, and a 1,600 sqm Duty-Free store. This investment aims to improve passenger experience, increase … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, Travel
Tagged Aviation, Belfast International Airport, Duty-Free store, Lagardère Travel Retail, local economy, Next Generation Security Equipment, Northern Ireland, partnership, security hall, sustainabulity, terminal extension, TOURISM, VINCI Airports, £100 million investment
(IN BRIEF) Euronext has introduced a series of initiatives focused on enhancing Europe’s strategic autonomy in energy, defense, and technology. These initiatives include the launch of thematic indices targeting energy security, aerospace, defense, and strategic autonomy. Additionally, Euronext is updating … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Ireland, Italy, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Norway, Portugal, Technology
Tagged aerospace, CAC 40 ESG, Defense, energy security, ESG indices, Euronext, European autonomy, European defense bonds, financing, funding solutions, growth hub, MIB ESG, military reserves, partnership, strategic autonomy, sustainabulity
(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) SUEZ and EPAL E.P. have launched a €100 million contract aimed at modernizing the water supply system in Luanda, Icolo, and Bengo. The contract, effective from April 2025, focuses on increasing water production capacity, enhancing distribution performance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Angola, Bengo, BITA plant, climate change, Compact Units, drinking water, EPAL E.P., Icolo, Kifangondo plant, knowledge transfer, Luanda, partnership, Pierre Pauliac, smart water meters, SUEZ, sustainabulity, water distribution, water infrastructure, water supply modernization, WIKTI methodology
(IN BRIEF) Orange has appointed Jérôme Hénique as CEO of Orange France, effective 1 June 2025, succeeding Jean-François Fallacher. Hénique, who has led Orange Middle East and Africa since 2022, will also join the Board of Directors of Orange MEA. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, CEO appointments, Christel Heydemann, Eutelsat, executive changes, Jean-François Fallacher, Jerome Hénique, leadership, Orange, Orange France, Orange Middle East and Africa, telecommunications leadership, Yasser Shaker
(IN BRIEF) On 5 May 2025, Olivier Gavalda was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at Crédit Agricole CIB, succeeding Philippe Brassac. Gavalda, a long-standing member of Crédit Agricole, has held numerous key positions throughout his career, including Chief … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, banking leadership, career appointment, Chairman of the Board, Credit Agricole, Crédit Agricole CIB, Crédit Agricole S.A., leadership, Olivier Gavalda, organizational leadership, Philippe Brassac, Philippe Brassac succession
(IN BRIEF) Heart Failure 2025, organized by the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology, will take place in Belgrade, Serbia, from May 17 to 20, 2025. The congress will feature over 80 scientific sessions, including Late-Breaking … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Serbia, Technology
Tagged Belgrade, cardiology, clinical research, European Society of Cardiology, global healthcare events, healthcare professionals, Heart Failure 2025, Heart Failure Association, heart failure treatment, HFA Young, Immersive learning, late-breaking science, medical education, scientific congress
(IN BRIEF) The Marsa LNG plant, located in Sohar, Oman, celebrated its groundbreaking on May 1, 2025, marking a milestone for the Middle East’s energy industry. TotalEnergies and OQEP are developing the plant, which will produce 1 million tons of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Ahmed Al Azkawi, energy solutions, energy transition, GHG emissions, LNG, LNG bunkering, low-carbon LNG, Marine fuel, Marsa LNG, Middle East, Monte Shams, Oman, Oman Vision 2040, OQEP, partnership, Patrick Pouyanné, photovoltaic solar farm, Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, shipping industry, Sohar, sustainability, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed the sale of a 50.0% controlling stake in its consumer healthcare division, Opella, to CD&R, creating a global leader in consumer healthcare. Sanofi retains a significant 48.2% stake, while Bpifrance will hold 1.8% and join … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Allegra, biopharma, Bpifrance, CD&R expertise, CDR, consumer health, Consumer HealthCare, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Eric Rouzier, global leader, Healthcare Innovation, healthcare transformation, Julie Van Ongevalle, Opella, OTC, partnership, Paul Hudson, Sanofi, sustainable growth, VMS
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