Standard Chartered Appointed Digital Asset Custodian and Settlement Agent for TP ICAP Fusion Digital Assets Platform

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has been appointed as digital asset custodian and settlement agent for TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets platform, strengthening the partnership between the two organisations and supporting the expansion of institutional digital asset trading services. The collaboration … Read the full press release

TUM Strengthens Robotics Startup Ecosystem as Bavaria Extends Funding for robo.innovate Programme

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich is continuing to expand its robotics startup ecosystem as the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs extends funding for the robo.innovate incubator with €3.5 million for the next three and a half years while NEURA … Read the full press release

Thor Offshore Wind Farm Construction Advances as RWE Begins Turbine Installation off Danish Coast

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the first turbine at the 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm off Denmark’s west coast, marking a major milestone in the construction of the country’s largest offshore wind project. The wind farm will include 72 Siemens … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Led Consortium Receives Funding to Investigate Deadly Noma Disease Affecting Children

(IN BRIEF) A research consortium led by the University of Liverpool has received funding from Hilfsaktion Noma e.V. to investigate noma, a severe gangrenous disease that affects the mouth and face and primarily impacts malnourished children in regions of extreme … Read the full press release

Academy of Medical Sciences Brings Together NHS Academia and Industry to Map Future Medical Science Careers

(IN BRIEF) The Academy of Medical Sciences has launched a UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce to address growing challenges affecting the country’s medical research workforce. Co-chaired by Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed of the University of Liverpool and Dr Tony Wood … Read the full press release

Henkel Opens €38 Million Innovation Hub in Brazil to Accelerate Adhesive Technology Development in Latin America

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has inaugurated the Inspiration Center Jundiaí in Brazil, a new 5,000-square-meter research and development hub for its Adhesive Technologies business in Latin America. The facility represents an investment of around €38 million and is designed to accelerate … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Partners with Romanian Development Bank to Advance Sustainable Water Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank will advise the Romanian Investment and Development Bank to strengthen climate-resilient water and wastewater infrastructure across Romania. The agreement, signed at the EIB Forum, includes advisory support, capacity building and project preparation assistance to … Read the full press release

EIB Group Unveils 2026–2030 Gender Action Plan to Strengthen Women’s Economic Empowerment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has launched its third Gender Action Plan for 2026–2030, aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in Europe and globally. The plan focuses on expanding economic opportunities for women, investing in … Read the full press release

New Memorandum Strengthens Cooperation Between EIB Group and CDP on Infrastructure and Climate

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic investment cooperation in Italy and internationally. The agreement expands joint action in infrastructure, innovation, digitalisation, climate action, SME … Read the full press release

DWS Group Expands Renewable Infrastructure Portfolio with Finnish Onshore Wind Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) DWS Group has acquired the operational Maaselänkangas onshore wind farm in Oulainen, Finland, from wpd Group for an undisclosed amount. The 41.3 MW facility, operational since September 2024, comprises seven Nordex turbines and is expected to generate approximately … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Validates Zetros Defence Vehicles in Extreme Arctic Winter Testing

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has completed intensive Arctic winter testing of its Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence vehicles in Finland, exposing them to temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celsius and conducting additional cold-start tests at minus 40 degrees Celsius. The evaluation … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Girteka Agree on 500 Actros L ProCabin to Support European Long-Haul Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Girteka Logistics have agreed on the phased delivery of 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks throughout 2026. The investment supports Girteka’s fleet modernization and expansion of its European long-haul operations. The trucks feature improved aerodynamics, advanced … Read the full press release

Siemens Invests in Intelligent Manufacturing Hub in Amberg to Support Growing Demand for High Tech Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has announced a €200 million investment to build a new AI-based, digitalized and automated factory at its manufacturing and development site in Amberg, Germany. The facility, scheduled for completion by 2030, will support the company’s Smart Infrastructure … Read the full press release

New Industrial 5G Cybersecurity Solution from Siemens and Palo Alto Networks Strengthens Protection for Smart Factories

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Palo Alto Networks have introduced a verified cybersecurity solution for industrial private 5G networks, unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2026. The system integrates Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks’ AI-driven Next-Generation Firewall technology to … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Partners with Join Capital to Support Next Generation Defence and Space Technologies in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €50 million to Join Capital’s third venture capital fund, marking its largest investment to date in the defence sector and highlighting Europe’s efforts to strengthen its defence and technological capabilities. Supported by … Read the full press release

Scania Navigates Challenging Global Market Conditions While Strengthening Orders and Sustainability Performance in 2025

(IN BRIEF) Scania reported resilient financial and sustainability performance for 2025 despite a challenging global environment characterized by geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility and currency headwinds. The company recorded sales revenue of SEK 198.5 billion for the year, an 8 percent … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Sells 50 Percent Stake in German Battery Storage Portfolio to Allianz Global Investors to Accelerate Renewable Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Allianz Global Investors to sell a 50 percent stake in a portfolio of 11 battery energy storage projects currently under construction across Germany. The projects, developed by TotalEnergies subsidiary Kyon Energy, will … Read the full press release

DHL Supply Chain Builds State-of-the-Art Carbon-Neutral Logistics Facility in Rheinbach to Support Modern Supply Chain Operations

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain is expanding its logistics capabilities in western Germany with the construction of a new carbon-neutral logistics center in Rheinbach’s Wolbersacker industrial park. The facility will provide 26,600 square meters of modern warehousing and transshipment space … Read the full press release

DHL and Wildlife Organizations Relocate Rescued Tiger and Lynx from War-Affected Ukraine to Sanctuary in the United Kingdom

(IN BRIEF) Two rescued wildcats from Ukraine — a white tiger named Aleks and a lynx named Lothar — have been relocated to a permanent sanctuary at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in the United Kingdom following a complex international rescue operation … Read the full press release