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Burberry Unveils New Store in Singapore, Bringing Timeless British Heritage to Orchard Road

(IN BRIEF) Burberry has opened a new store in Singapore at the Wisma Atria shopping mall on Orchard Road, designed to blend British architectural heritage with contemporary style. The store features materials like Portland stone and black cast iron, tying … Read the full press release

Hempel Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Drive Sustainable Maritime Practices

(IN BRIEF) Hempel has joined RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable maritime practices. The collaboration focuses on Hempel’s Hempaguard, a silicone hull coating that significantly reduces fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and in-water environmental … Read the full press release

Hempel Unveils Revolutionary Recharger for Silicone Yacht Coatings at METSTRADE 2024

(IN BRIEF) At METSTRADE 2024, Hempel A/S launched Hempel’s Infinity, the world’s first underwater performance recharger for its silicone yacht coatings. This biocide-free, water-based product extends the life of existing coatings for an extra season, eliminating the need for repainting … Read the full press release

BMT Unveils “The Deep Blue Project” at Offshore Wind Australia Conference 2024

(IN BRIEF) BMT, in collaboration with Ocius, has launched The Deep Blue Project, an initiative revolutionizing autonomous maritime data collection and environmental monitoring. Announced at the Offshore Wind Australia Conference 2024, the project’s first phase involves trials of Ocius’s autonomous … Read the full press release

EY Launches Integrated Global Payroll Solution to Streamline Workforce Management

(IN BRIEF) EY has launched the Integrated Global Payroll Solution, a centralized platform designed to streamline payroll, mobility, and labor law management for organizations with global workforces. The solution addresses growing challenges like increased workforce mobility and hybrid work demands, … Read the full press release

BBVA Proposes Comprehensive Measures to Ensure Financial Inclusion and SME Support Amid Banco Sabadell Merger

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has proposed comprehensive measures to the Spanish competition authority (CNMC) to secure approval for its merger with Banco Sabadell. These commitments include maintaining branch access in underserved areas, ensuring continued SME lending and credit lines for 18 … Read the full press release

Empa’s DroneHub Launches Cutting-Edge Research Platform for Autonomous Flying Robots

(IN BRIEF) Empa, in partnership with Imperial College London, has launched the DroneHub, a cutting-edge research facility for autonomous flying robots designed to address infrastructure maintenance, environmental restoration, and biodiversity monitoring. The hub features specialized spaces for 3D printing repairs, … Read the full press release

Dutch Projects Awarded €1.25 Million in European Water Security Programme ‘Water4All’

(IN BRIEF) Four Dutch subprojects have been awarded €1.25 million under the European Water4All programme to improve aquatic ecosystem resilience and integration into water governance. The projects include: enhancing lake management with stakeholder input (PLURALAKES), studying peatland hydrology and ecosystem … Read the full press release

European Small and Mid-Cap Awards Honor Outstanding SMEs in Budapest

(IN BRIEF) The 12th European Small and Mid-Cap Awards, held during the SME Assembly in Budapest, celebrated exceptional SMEs that accessed capital markets through IPOs over the past two years. Organized by FESE, EuropeanIssuers, and the European Commission, the awards … Read the full press release

Saab and DSTA Expand Partnership to Advance Underwater Defense Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Saab and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have expanded their partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underwater defense technologies. Building on a 2023 agreement, the collaboration now includes joint studies on operational … Read the full press release

Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering Unite to Modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering have partnered to modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum. The collaboration combines Saab’s advanced Digital Tower Suite, Thales’ ATM expertise, … Read the full press release

Continental and trinamiX Earn CES Innovation Award for Advanced Driver Monitoring Display

(IN BRIEF) Continental, in partnership with trinamiX, has won a CES Innovation Award for its Invisible Biometrics Sensing Display, which integrates advanced driver and passenger monitoring technologies invisibly behind an OLED screen. The display features 3D distance mapping for optimized … Read the full press release

Eviden Secures €60 Million Contract to Deliver Finland’s Next-Generation Supercomputer “Roihu”

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has secured a €60 million contract to deliver “Roihu,” Finland’s new national supercomputer, which will triple the country’s current computing capacity and significantly enhance AI performance. Built on the BullSequana XH3000 platform, … Read the full press release

Sweco to Design Landmark Hospital for Kiruna’s Relocation and Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been commissioned by Region Norrbotten to design and plan a new regional hospital as part of Kiruna’s relocation three kilometers east due to the expansion of its iron ore mine. The hospital, expected to be completed … Read the full press release

Schroders Expands Media Relations Team After Award-Winning Year

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has strengthened its Media Relations Team with the appointments of Charlotte Banks and Jessye Brandon. Charlotte, an award-winning PR specialist and former journalist, will lead public markets PR, while Jessye, with extensive private markets expertise, will support … Read the full press release

Symrise Aims for Full Ownership of Probi to Strengthen Leadership in Health Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a global leader in health and nutrition solutions, has made a public cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Probi AB, a biotics solutions company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Already holding a 69.7% stake in Probi, … Read the full press release

Sandvik Achieves #5 Spot in Europe 500 Web Ranking and Tops Industry Category for Third Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has ranked #5 in Comprend’s 2024 Europe 500 web ranking, which evaluates the online presence of Europe’s largest companies by market capitalization, and retained its top position in the “Industrial Goods and Services” category for the third … Read the full press release

Fresenius Kabi Highlights Commitment to Combating Antimicrobial Resistance During AMR Awareness Week

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi is addressing the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which causes millions of deaths annually, through sustainable manufacturing, improved antibiotic access, and promoting responsible use. During AMR Awareness Week, the company highlighted its commitment to reducing … Read the full press release

TRATON Charging Solutions Marks One Year of Advancing Electric Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) TRATON Charging Solutions, the eMobility Service Provider for TRATON GROUP brands like Scania and MAN, has achieved significant progress in its first year, offering over 400 charging points across 150 locations in 19 European countries. It simplifies charging … Read the full press release

Scania Unveils “Complete Fleet” Digital Services for Mixed-Brand Haulage Fleets

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched the Complete Fleet concept, a digital service enabling haulage companies to integrate and manage mixed-brand and multi-fuel fleets, including trailers, through its unified digital ecosystem. Accessible via the My Scania platform, it offers services like … Read the full press release