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Ericsson Expands Socioeconomic Contribution in Malaysia with 5G Manufacturing Facility

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global 5G leader, has established its first 5G manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia in Penang, Malaysia. The facility will produce state-of-the-art Ericsson 5G radios, including lightweight and energy-efficient Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios. The investment in local … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Receives £1.4M Funding to Lead Research on Combatting Livestock Diseases

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured over £1.4 million in government funding for three research projects aimed at combating livestock diseases. Led by the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, the projects will focus on lameness-associated endemic … Read the full press release

Study Exposes Dire Impact of Small-Scale Fisheries on Marine Megafauna in Thailand

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by Newcastle University has unveiled the ecological threats posed by small-scale fisheries in Thailand. The research provides the first-ever estimate of marine megafauna catch in Thailand’s small-scale fisheries, including rays, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Awarded Order to Enhance Andhra Paper’s Mill Capacity and Sustainability in India

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured an order from Andhra Paper Limited in India for a recovery boiler upgrade and sustainable technologies to increase capacity and achieve environmental goals. The upgrade includes a recovery boiler capacity increase, … Read the full press release

Semiconductor Giants Collaborate to Propel RISC-V Adoption and Fuel Innovation in Electronics Industry

(IN BRIEF) Several leading semiconductor industry players, including Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have joined forces to establish a new company aimed at accelerating the adoption of the open-source RISC-V architecture … Read the full press release

Skanska Awarded $215M Contract to Build Biomanufacturing Facility for Seagen in Washington, USA

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a contract with Seagen to build a 25,000 square meter biomanufacturing facility in Everett, Washington, USA. The facility will encompass manufacturing, storage, shipping, office, and café spaces. The contract is valued at USD 215 million … Read the full press release

Hydro Achieves Global Industry Standard Compliance for Tailings Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a mining company, has announced that all of its tailings facilities with the highest potential consequences in the event of a failure are now in compliance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). The company … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and SOCAR Divest Stake in Absheron Gas Field to ADNOC

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and its partner SOCAR have signed an agreement to sell a 15% participating interest each in the Absheron gas field to ADNOC. Following the completion of this transaction, TotalEnergies will retain a 35% interest in the Absheron … Read the full press release

EBRD Collaborates with Romania for Landmark Renewable Energy Auction

(IN BRIEF) Romania is set to launch its inaugural auction for a contract-for-difference (CfD) support scheme to promote renewable energy. The scheme will provide backing for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects with a combined capacity of 2,000 MW … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bahn Secures €2 Billion Financing from EIB and HypoVereinsbank for Munich S-Bahn Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and UniCredit’s HypoVereinsbank are jointly providing credit lines exceeding €2 billion to support Deutsche Bahn in acquiring 90 new trains for the Munich S-Bahn. The financing is channeled through Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG) on … Read the full press release

EIB Group’s €360 Million ABS Investment to Drive Green Projects and Support Spanish Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested €360 million in a new asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance with Banco Santander. The investment will support working capital and liquidity needs … Read the full press release

Continental Introduces ContiConnect Live for Real-Time Remote Tire Monitoring of Trailers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced ContiConnect Live, a digital solution that offers real-time remote tire monitoring for trailers. The system uses tire sensor data sent to a telematics unit and can provide continuous information about tire inflation status and temperature. … Read the full press release

Continental Automotive Recognizes Top Suppliers with ‘Supplier of the Year’ Awards in Onsite Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) Continental Automotive held an onsite ceremony to honor its best suppliers for 2022 with the “Supplier of the Year” awards. The event marked a return to in-person gatherings after three years of virtual presentations due to the pandemic. … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse Group to Acquire FundsDLT, Boosting Fund Distribution with Blockchain Technology

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Börse Group, a global market infrastructure provider, is set to acquire the remaining shares of FundsDLT, a Luxembourg-based decentralized platform based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) for fund distribution and processing. The acquisition, expected to be completed … Read the full press release

TU/e Researchers Awarded NWO Veni Grants for Innovative Studies in Diverse Fields

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants to seven early-stage researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The recipients include researchers working on topics like creating fake sticky cells to study cell motion, developing security … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Empowers Young Creatives with Free Workshops to Play Unstoppable and Break Gender Stereotypes

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has launched a series of free workshops as part of its Play Unstoppable initiative to encourage creative expression among children aged 6-12. The workshops, led by trailblazing creatives, aim to celebrate girls’ potential and break … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Earns Coveted Platinum Status in EcoVadis CSR Rating for Third Time

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has received platinum status in the EcoVadis CSR rating for its exceptional performance in corporate social responsibility. The rating covers key areas like … Read the full press release

Wood Advances Low Carbon Pipelines Projects in North America Amid Growing Clean Energy Investments

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a leading engineering firm, is undertaking concept and front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies for nearly 2,000 miles of onshore low carbon pipelines in North America. With a proven track record in designing some of the longest … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures 189 MW Turbine Order for Unnamed US Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has secured a 189 MW order to supply an undisclosed wind project in the USA. The order comprises 45 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas will handle the supply, delivery, and commissioning of … Read the full press release

Lane Wins $102M Contract to Enhance Key Interstate 4 Interchange for Florida’s Tourist Attractions

(IN BRIEF) Lane, the U.S. subsidiary of the Webuild Group, has secured a $102-million contract for the design and partial reconstruction of the Interstate 4 (I-4) and Apopka-Vineland Road (State Road 535) interchange in Orange County, Florida. The project aims … Read the full press release