Allianz Partners With Anthropic to Advance Responsible AI Across Global Insurance Operations

(IN BRIEF) Allianz SE and Anthropic have announced a global partnership focused on deploying responsible, safety-first artificial intelligence across Allianz’s insurance operations. The collaboration targets three core areas: empowering employees through advanced AI tools, automating complex processes using agentic AI, … Read the full press release

Arkema Remains on CDP Climate A List With Strong Progress on Emissions and Water Goals

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has retained its “A” rating in the CDP Climate Change category, securing its place once again on the Climate A List and ranking among the top four percent of companies assessed globally. The group also maintained an … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Partners Enter Offshore Block 8 Exploration Permit in Lebanon

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, together with partners Eni and QatarEnergy, has signed an agreement with the Lebanese government to enter the offshore Block 8 exploration permit. Operated by TotalEnergies, the consortium will launch an initial work program that includes a 1,200 … Read the full press release

Michelin Returns to World Tour Cycling Through Strategic Partnership With Team Picnic PostNL

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has announced a strategic partnership with Team Picnic PostNL, becoming the team’s official technical partner from the 2026 season. The collaboration marks Michelin’s return to elite World Tour road racing and focuses on using competition as a … Read the full press release

Vossloh Expands Scandinavian Rail Services With Acquisition of Nordic Tamping Service

(IN BRIEF) Vossloh has acquired Nordic Tamping Service AB, a Swedish specialist in ballast tamping for railway tracks, strengthening its service capabilities in Scandinavia. The acquisition adds experienced personnel and technical equipment, enabling Vossloh to offer ballast tamping alongside its … Read the full press release

LANXESS Recognized Among Global Climate Leaders by CDP and EcoVadis

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has once again secured a top “A” rating on the CDP Climate A List, ranking among the top four percent of more than 22,100 companies worldwide and marking its seventh consecutive appearance on the list. The specialty … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse Earns A Rating From CDP as Sustainability Performance Advances

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse has achieved major sustainability milestones with a top “A” score in the 2025 CDP climate rating and a significantly improved result in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The company’s nine-point increase in the S&P Global CSA … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Supports Bundeswehr With €118.5 Million Puma Combat Training Programme

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a key role in a Bundeswehr contract to deliver nine advanced firing and combat training systems for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Valued at €119.5 million in total, with €118.5 million allocated to Rheinmetall, the … Read the full press release

Swedish Defence Administration Selects Saab Trackfire for Future Amphibious Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its Trackfire Remote Weapon Station, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2028. The systems will support both the Swedish Army and … Read the full press release

Harvest Expands European WealthTech Platform With Acquisition of Italy’s Firstance

(IN BRIEF) Harvest has acquired Italian WealthTech company Firstance, further strengthening its pan-European footprint following its earlier acquisition of Fincite in Germany. The deal enhances Harvest’s capabilities in life insurance distribution and expands its presence to more than 30 European … Read the full press release

Pakistan: When the State Does Not Fight Terrorism, but Manages It

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Pakistan has developed a systematic model of managing, rather than dismantling, extremist networks by providing tolerance, political cover, and indirect state support that allow violence-linked organizations to remain operational while avoiding international accountability. It … Read the full press release

Major Asian Copper Smelter Selects Metso Technologies for Large Scale Production

(IN BRIEF) Metso has won a major EUR 180 million order to supply engineering services and critical process equipment for a new primary copper smelter project in Asia. The facility, designed to produce 300,000 tonnes of copper cathodes and 1.1 … Read the full press release

Forenom Enters New Growth Phase as Bravedo Acquires Leading Serviced Apartment Provider

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Buyout has agreed to sell Forenom Group Oy to a consortium led by Bravedo, marking the final exit of the CapMan Buyout X fund. Since CapMan Buyout’s investment in 2016, Forenom has tripled its sales, expanded across … Read the full press release

Brandon Hall Group Recognizes Experian for Excellence in HR Verification Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Experian has received a Gold award from the Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards for its verification fulfillment solution, which streamlines employment and income verification for employers and employees. Used by thousands of organizations nationwide, the solution … Read the full press release

Thales Supports SkyBridge Alliance as Three European ANSPs Unite on ATC Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) Thales is supporting the newly launched SkyBridge Alliance, which brings together air navigation service providers from the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Finland to modernise and harmonise European air traffic management. The alliance has selected an upgraded version of … Read the full press release

Accenture and Profitmind Form Strategic Partnership to Transform Retail Pricing and Planning

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has invested in Profitmind through Accenture Ventures and formed a strategic partnership to strengthen its data and AI offerings for the retail industry. Profitmind’s agentic AI platform enables retailers to automate and coordinate decisions across pricing, inventory, … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Unveils Proposed Leadership Team for New Forest Asset Company

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso Oyj has proposed a six-member Board of Directors for its planned new forest asset company, which is expected to be demerged and launched as an independent entity in the first half of 2027. The proposed board … Read the full press release

Generational Transition at Burda Group Brings New Leadership Structure Into Effect

(IN BRIEF) The Burda Group has completed a comprehensive renewal of its leadership as part of a generational transition, appointing a newly structured Executive Board effective 1 January 2026. Key appointments include Dr Maximilian Preisser overseeing equity investments and central … Read the full press release

Nokia Signs Multi Year Patent Licensing Agreement With Hisense for Television Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed a multi-year patent licensing agreement with Hisense covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Hisense televisions. The deal includes royalty payments to Nokia and resolves all existing patent-related litigation between the two companies worldwide. … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin Leads New HRB Funded Mental Health Research for Underserved Groups

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin is leading two of ten newly funded mental health research projects supported by a €2 million investment from the Health Research Board through its Applied Partnership Awards scheme. The Trinity projects focus on improving mental … Read the full press release