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TÜV Rheinland and BISTU Launch China’s First Smart Manufacturing Undergraduate Course

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China and BISTU’s School of Management Science and Engineering teamed up to launch “Smart Manufacturing to Go,” China’s first undergraduate course featuring TÜV Rheinland’s professional training. The two‑day program—led by TÜV Rheinland specialists—covered smart manufacturing … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Crafts Innovative 44,000 m² Headquarters for SMS group with Dynamic Modular Interiors

(IN BRIEF) SMS group’s new Mönchengladbach headquarters, completed after four years, comprises five ring‑shaped modules spanning 44,000 m² and 1,500 adaptable workstations designed to foster collaboration. Lindner Group’s interior fit‑out includes high‑performance glazed partitions, digital‑printed aluminium panels, real wood veneers, and … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Snam with €264 Million Loan for Expanding Italy’s Biomethane Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €264 million loan to Snam to construct 240 km of new pipelines aimed at integrating biomethane production into Italy’s national gas transmission system. The initial €140 million tranche has been … Read the full press release

EIB and Hellenic Republic Celebrate Completion of Greek Guarantee Fund Supporting Over 800 Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Hellenic Republic have concluded the Greek Guarantee Fund (GGF), a major financial initiative that has supported over 800 SMEs and mid-cap firms across Greece since its launch in 2014. Despite difficult … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Belgian Ties with Opening of Dedicated Brussels Office Led by Torsten Brand

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has established a dedicated country office in Brussels to enhance its strategic support for Belgium’s public and private sectors. Headed by Torsten Brand, a senior EIB banker and Belgian-German national, the new … Read the full press release

10N Collective Appoints Tim Martin to Lead Middle East & South Asia Expansion

(IN BRIEF) 10N Collective, Egis Group’s architecture network, has appointed Tim Martin as Managing Principal for the Middle East and South Asia to coordinate its member studios and spearhead business development. Martin brings over two decades of global experience and … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and Echelon Launch Europe’s Largest Energy‑Data Centre Joint Venture with 144 MW Madrid Sur Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Echelon Data Centres have entered the largest binding energy‑to‑data‑centre agreement in Europe, forming a joint venture to build and operate hyperscale facilities in Spain. Iberdrola will own 20 percent, providing land with grid connections and round‑the‑clock clean … Read the full press release

FDA Grants Priority Review to Imfinzi for First‑Ever Perioperative Immunotherapy in Resectable Gastric and GEJ Cancer

(IN BRIEF) The FDA has accepted AstraZeneca’s sBLA for Imfinzi as a perioperative immunotherapy regimen in resectable early‑stage and locally advanced gastric and GEJ cancers, granting Priority Review with a decision expected in Q4 2025. The application leverages MATTERHORN Phase III data … Read the full press release

UK Raises AR7 CfD Strike‐Price Caps to £113/MWh Offshore and £271/MWh Floating Wind, Says WindEurope

(IN BRIEF) The UK has increased strike‑price caps for its AR7 CfD auction to £113/MWh for fixed‑bottom offshore wind, £271/MWh for floating offshore wind, and £92/MWh for onshore and remote island wind, all indexed to 2024 prices. WindEurope director Viktoriya … Read the full press release

Stadler to Deliver 132 Custom High‑Floor Trams to Cologne in €700 Million Modernisation Drive

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will deliver 132 custom high‑floor light rail vehicles and 34 intermediate modules to KVB for €700 million, beginning pre‑series arrivals in 2029 and completing full delivery by 2032. The trains can be coupled into 70 metre sets carrying up … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Awards ISO/IEC 27001 Certification to MTU Maintenance Zhuhai for Excellence in Information Security

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China has granted ISO/IEC 27001 certification to MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, validating the company’s strong information security management framework. The recognition affirms MTU-Z’s ability to safeguard sensitive aviation data and maintain global operational integrity in the … Read the full press release

Mindray Achieves EU MDR Certification for Three Surgical Products with Support from TÜV Rheinland

(IN BRIEF) Mindray has received EU MDR Notified Body Certificates for three core surgical products—Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter and Reloads, Polymer Ligation Clip, and Reusable Electrode Surgical Instruments—awarded by TÜV Rheinland Greater China on July 11, 2025. This certification marks … Read the full press release

GSK and Hengrui Pharma Sign Strategic $12 Billion Deal to Advance Up to 12 Innovative Therapeutics

(IN BRIEF) GSK has entered into a multi-programme development and licensing agreement with Hengrui Pharma to advance up to 12 innovative therapies, including HRS-9821, a potentially best-in-class PDE3/4 inhibitor currently in clinical trials for COPD. The deal includes $500 million … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN Stahlbau Expands Bridge Construction Capabilities with Acquisition of Hilgefort Assets

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN Stahlbau GmbH is acquiring major assets from Hilgefort GmbH in Dinklage, Lower Saxony, through an asset deal effective August 1, 2025. The acquisition secures all 70 employees and includes 40,000 square meters of land and three production … Read the full press release

Nokia Powers Medusa Submarine Cable to Link Europe and North Africa with High-Capacity Digital Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been chosen to provide the technology for the Medusa Submarine Cable System, a next-generation open-access fiber-optic network developed by AFR-IX Telecom that connects North Africa and Europe. The system, which spans the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Red … Read the full press release

RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management Reach Key Milestone with First Foundation Installed at Nordseecluster

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management have marked a significant milestone in their joint Nordseecluster offshore wind project with the installation of the first monopile foundation approximately 50 km off the coast of Juist, Germany. Each foundation, weighing … Read the full press release

Arianespace Launches Metop-SGA1 with Ariane 6 to Advance European Climate and Weather Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Arianespace will launch EUMETSAT’s Metop-SGA1 satellite on August 12, 2025, via Ariane 6 from Kourou, marking the second commercial mission for Europe’s new heavy-lift launcher. Metop-SGA1, the first in a new generation of European polar-orbiting weather satellites, will … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses unveils Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro, NMC4 batteries for eCitaro and Omniplus Charge infrastructure services at Busworld Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) At Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Daimler Buses will present eight vehicles indoors (plus three outside) and spotlight major advances in electromobility, safety and digital services. Headlining the lineup is the all-electric Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro, offered in two lengths … Read the full press release

Expro’s BRUTE Armor Packer proves 12,850 psid performance and delivers first 20″/22″ high-expansion system for 20k deepwater projects in the Gulf of America

(IN BRIEF) Expro has introduced the BRUTE® Armor Packer—its most advanced high-pressure, high-tensile system—for deepwater wells, offering the market’s highest differential pressure rating and the ability to set higher in the wellbore to save rig time and reduce risk. Combined … Read the full press release

LIH and NCCK co-lead IHDSI with NAVER Cloud, Okestro and Cipherome to break health data silos and power AI-driven, privacy‑compliant research

(IN BRIEF) A Luxembourg–South Korea–USA consortium has launched the International Health Data Space Initiative (IHDSI) to create a federated, secure and privacy‑compliant platform for cross‑border health data integration, collaborative clinical research and translational innovation. Led by the Luxembourg Institute of … Read the full press release