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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

EBRD Transition Report 2023-24 Explores the Impact of Green Transition on Jobs, Happiness, and Structural Reforms

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD Transition Report 2023-24, titled “Transitions big and small,” examines the profound changes required for the global shift to net-zero emissions. It highlights the transformation of economies, supply chains, and daily lives due to climate change, technological … Read the full press release

EBRD Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs Making Strides

(IN BRIEF) In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of three inspiring women-led businesses. These entrepreneurs have thrived with the support of the EBRD’s Women in … Read the full press release

EIB Global Grants €1 Million for Tirana’s Water Distribution Improvement

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, the European Investment Bank’s arm for activities outside the EU, has allocated a €1 million technical assistance grant to aid the Tirana municipality in enhancing its water distribution network. The grant will support a project aimed … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Launches Cairo Hub to Boost Cooperation in MENA Region

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has officially opened its new regional hub in Cairo, Egypt, aimed at enhancing collaboration and partnerships with public and private entities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The hub was … Read the full press release

Infineon Expands CoolSiC MOSFET Module Families for Mid-Power Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has announced the expansion of its CoolSiC 1200 V and 2000 V MOSFET module families with a new industry-standard package. This package, based on advanced M1H silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology, enables the use of SiC … Read the full press release

BESTSELLER and SOLshare Power Textile Factory in Bangladesh with Rooftop Solar System

(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER, a fashion company, and its partner SOLshare have successfully installed the first rooftop solar system on a textile supplier’s factory in Bangladesh. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce the environmental impact of BESTSELLER’s … Read the full press release

Accenture Collaborates with Accor to Enhance Content Production for Personalized Guest Experiences

(IN BRIEF) Global hospitality group Accor has partnered with Accenture to boost its content production capabilities for more consistent and personalized marketing communications across its hotel brands. Accenture Song, Accenture’s tech-powered creative group, introduced the “Content Atelier,” a data-driven content … Read the full press release

Philips AI Platform Speeds Up Bone Fracture Diagnosis in Norway’s Healthcare System

(IN BRIEF) Philips’ AI-enabled clinical applications platform, in collaboration with Norwegian healthcare provider Vestre Viken Health Trust, is helping accelerate the diagnosis of bone fractures in Norway. The AI-based bone fracture radiology application deployed on Philips AI Manager streamlines the … Read the full press release

Eneco Proposes Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Rotterdam’s Europoort Industrial Area

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has filed a planning application for the construction of the ‘Eneco Electrolyzer,’ a green hydrogen production facility located in Rotterdam’s Europoort industrial district. Green hydrogen is generated using renewable energy, and Eneco is collaborating with Mitsubishi on … Read the full press release

ABP Increases Stake in Vesteda, Enabling Affordable Rental Housing Project in Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) Public sector pension fund ABP has raised its stake in Vesteda to a maximum of 33%, facilitating Vesteda’s acquisition of the new-build Zuiderhof project in Rotterdam. The homes in this development will be prioritized for rental to candidates … Read the full press release

Construction Commences on Vesteda’s New Zuiderhof Complex in Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) On Wednesday, November 22, construction will begin on Vesteda’s new-build Zuiderhof complex in Rotterdam. This development, situated in the Vreewijk garden village in the Feijenoord district, will consist of 160 two, three, and four-room apartments in the mid-rental … Read the full press release

Yara International and Northern Lights Sign Historic Agreement for Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage

(IN BRIEF) Yara International, a global ammonia player, has entered into a significant commercial agreement with Northern Lights, a CO2 transport and storage provider, to enable the cross-border transportation and storage of CO2. This collaboration aims to reduce Yara’s annual … Read the full press release

Basilea’s Antifungal Drug Cresemba Surpasses Sales Threshold in Asia Pacific, Triggering $1.25 Million Milestone Payment

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing severe bacterial and fungal infections, has announced that its antifungal medication, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), has achieved robust sales performance in the Asia Pacific region and China through its licensing partner, … Read the full press release

Urban Agriculture Could Transform Glasgow’s ‘Food Deserts’ and Reduce Inequality, New Research Finds

(IN BRIEF) New research conducted by the University of Glasgow in collaboration with Florida State University, USA, suggests that adopting an innovative approach to urban agriculture could help Glasgow’s ‘food deserts’ become sources of healthy and affordable produce, ultimately reducing … Read the full press release

Suzano Taps ANDRITZ for Five-Year Modular Maintenance Deal for World’s Largest Eucalyptus Mill

(IN BRIEF) Brazilian pulp producer Suzano has entered into a five-year contract with international technology group ANDRITZ to provide modular maintenance services for its upcoming mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The maintenance agreement encompasses … Read the full press release

DAAD Secures Increased Funding for 2024 to Foster International Academic Exchange and Support Skilled Labor Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has secured additional funding of almost three million euros for the year 2024, exceeding the original draft budget allocation. The budget increase, following final negotiations on the 2024 federal budget, will provide … Read the full press release

Terna Initiates €50 Million Underground Cable Project to Enhance Power Grid Resilience in Bolzano Province

(IN BRIEF) Italian power grid operator Terna, under the leadership of Giuseppina Di Foggia, has commenced construction on a new underground cable connection spanning 22 km between Vandoies and Brunico in the province of Bolzano. With an investment of approximately … Read the full press release

NIB Provides €50 Million Loan to Kemijoki Oy for Hydropower Innovation and Fish Migration Projects

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 15-year, €50 million loan agreement with Kemijoki Oy to support the company’s investment program from 2023 to 2027. Kemijoki Oy’s program focuses on modernizing and maintaining its hydropower assets and … Read the full press release

Moro Hub and Thales Partner to Elevate Cybersecurity Services in the UAE

(IN BRIEF) Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, has joined forces with Thales, a global leader in security and digital identity technologies, at the Dubai Air Show 2023. This partnership aims to redefine the landscape of physical and cyber … Read the full press release

École Polytechnique, CNRS, and Safran Electronics & Defense Establish Joint Laboratory for Electric Satellite Thruster Research

(IN BRIEF) École Polytechnique, the French national scientific research center CNRS, and Safran Electronics & Defense have entered into a partnership to establish a joint laboratory named COMHET (laboratoire Commun pour l’étude des Hall Effect Thrusters) dedicated to the research … Read the full press release