Tag Archives: ASIA

Arkema Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Changshu Site, Expanding Sustainable Resin Production in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its Changshu production facility in China, allowing the company to introduce a new range of bio-attributed waterborne acrylic resins and additives for sustainable coating applications. Using the mass balance approach, Arkema … Read the full press release

Brightsight Singapore Achieves EMVCo Accreditation, Boosting Payment Security Certification in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Brightsight, an SGS company, has received official recognition from EMVCo for its Singapore facility, making it an authorized laboratory for conducting EMV security evaluations on platforms and applications (ICC). This accreditation allows Brightsight to provide local and international … Read the full press release

Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Specialty Resins Facility in China, Expanding Sustainable Solutions in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has received ISCC PLUS certification for its Nansha production site in China, allowing the company to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins for the Asian market. This certification supports Arkema’s commitment to sustainability and … Read the full press release

Prudential Partners with Google Cloud to Launch AI Lab, Pioneering the Future of Insurance and Healthcare in Asia and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Prudential and Google Cloud have partnered to launch an AI Lab in Singapore, focused on developing AI-driven solutions to enhance customer experiences, improve healthcare access, and optimize operations in the insurance sector. The Lab will empower Prudential’s 15,000 … Read the full press release

Vitol to Acquire Noble Resources Trading Limited

(IN BRIEF) Vitol B.V. has agreed to acquire Noble Resources Trading Limited for $0.63 per share on a debt-free, cash-free basis, pending customary conditions. Noble Resources is a prominent supply chain manager for energy products and industrial raw materials in … Read the full press release

Papara Partners with Thales to Introduce World-First Personalization Solution for Payment Cards

(IN BRIEF) Thales has partnered with Turkish fintech leader Papara to launch the world’s first deployment of the SketchMyCard solution, allowing users to design personalized payment cards that showcase their creativity and individuality. This collaboration has led to increased card … Read the full press release

CMA CGM Group Unveils Seasonal Initiative FRENCH PEAK SERVICE to Strengthen Asia-Europe Shipping Routes

(IN BRIEF) CMA CGM Group introduces the FRENCH PEAK SERVICE, a seasonal initiative aimed at addressing the sudden surge in maritime transport demand between Asia, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean. This service involves deploying seven additional vessels with a capacity … Read the full press release

Vodafone Leads Landing of 2Africa Submarine Cable in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone spearheaded the landing of the 2Africa submarine cable, the world’s largest, in Portugal’s Carcavelos, Cascais, bolstering the country’s connectivity to Africa and beyond. The 2Africa project, launched in May 2020, aims to enhance internet connectivity between Africa, … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €500 Million in Landmark Investment to Eradicate Polio Globally

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a substantial investment of €500 million to support the eradication of polio in Africa and Asia. This landmark commitment was unveiled during a press conference in Brussels, signifying a historic partnership … Read the full press release

Navantia Seanergies and SeAH Partner for Offshore Wind Development in Asia and the US

(IN BRIEF) Navantia Seanergies and SeAH have signed a collaboration agreement to develop offshore wind energy in Asian countries, with a focus on South Korea and the American west coast. South Korea has set a target of 12 GW of … Read the full press release

Banijay Unveils Reorganization in Asia, Combining Endemol Shine India and Banijay Asia

(IN BRIEF) Banijay, a prominent media and entertainment company, has successfully reorganized its operations in Asia by merging Endemol Shine India and Banijay Asia under the leadership of Deepak Dhar, who assumes the role of Founder & Group CEO of … Read the full press release

Emerging Asia to Drive Global Economic Growth, Swiss Re Report Finds

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Institute’s latest sigma report highlights that emerging Asia, led by the reopening of China’s economy, is expected to be the main driver of global economic growth in the coming years. The report forecasts a growth rate … Read the full press release

Hittesh Gupta to lead Casualty Investigation for BMT in Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd (BMT), a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, science, and technology company, has announced the appointment of Hittesh Gupta, 23-years of experience in the shipping industry, for its Head of Casualty Investigation in … Read the full press release

Unilever to acquire the Health Food Drinks portfolio (GSK HFD) of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Asia

LONDON/ ROTTERDAM, 04-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Health Food Drinks portfolio (GSK HFD) of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in India, Bangladesh and 20 other predominantly Asian markets. The transaction consists of three elements: … Read the full press release

Heathrow and Asia House expanded their series of guides designed to help SMEs trade with Asia

London, UK, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Heathrow and Asia House have expanded their series of tailored guides designed to help SMEs trade with Asia. The series now includes Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, The Philippines and Turkey, and follows … Read the full press release

Neste Oil’s premium-quality diesel fuel Neste Pro Diesel first to comply with the WWFC 5 specification

Espoo, Finland, 22-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste Pro Diesel, a premium-quality diesel fuel developed and produced by Neste Oil in Finland, is the first anywhere to comply with the WWFC 5 specification drawn up as part of the Worldwide Fuel Charter (WWFC) … Read the full press release

Natixis and Team One Asia to present the NatixisRugby Cup Hong Kong 2013, the first ever professional French league rugby match in Asia

Rugby giants Toulouse and Racing Metro92 become first French professional clubs to play exhibition match in Asia Hong Kong, 23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Natixis and Team One Asia,supported by the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, are proud to present the NatixisRugby Cup … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group completed the purchase of the remaining shares in Thorn Lighting Tianjin China

Zumtobel Group purchased remaining shares in Thorn Lighting Tianjin Thorn Lighting Tianjin intends to expand its business scope to all outdoor lighting applications Dornbirn, Austria / Tianjin, China, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In the course of growing its presence in the … Read the full press release

WACKER Group sales arm WACKER SILICONES announced it expanded its sales structures in local Asian markets

Munich, 22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — WACKER SILICONES, the main sales driver of the Munich-based WACKER Group, is continuing to expand its operational and sales structures in Asia. To advance its silicones business in Asia, the division has strengthened its regional presence and … Read the full press release

Triton Funds to take over 100 % of Befesa from Spanish group Abengoa

Value of EUR 1.075 billion, cash purchase price of EUR 850 million European market leader in niche recycling businesses with strong core activities in Germany Potential for future growth in emerging markets such as South Korea, Turkey, Middle East and … Read the full press release

Heidelberg University Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” set up four new junior research groups

Young researchers examine topics such as war crimes tribunals and the Pentecostal movement 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” of Heidelberg University has set up four new junior research groups. The group … Read the full press release

Daimler AG commercial vehicles subsidiaries MFTBC & DICV in Asia grouped under the umbrella of “Daimler Trucks Asia”

Activities of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) are grouped under the umbrella of “Daimler Trucks Asia” Combined annual sales target of MFTBC and DICV to 290,000 sold units until the year 2020 … Read the full press release

Daimler Trucks continues to expand its presence in new growth markets

Daimler Trucks Bundles Asia Business for Further Growth The “Asia Business Model” will tap into the full synergy potential of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) Kawasaki and Chennai plants positioned as important Daimler … Read the full press release

EIB loans EUR 55m to Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal for renewable energy

Kathmandu, 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 55 million (NPR approx 6.41 billion) loan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to finance the construction and operation of the Tanahu Hydropower plant. The finance contract … Read the full press release

UniCredit issued a 750m US Dollar subordinated transaction

1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UniCredit has today (April 24, 2013 – h 18:48) launched a “lower tier 2” subordinated benchmark denominated in US Dollar, with a 10 year maturity (callable after 5 years) and a volume of USD 750 million (equivalent … Read the full press release

23.632 people were identified or presumed victims of trafficking in the EU over the 2008-2010 period

Trafficking in human beings: more victims in the EU but Member states are slow to respond Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is the most striking figure emerging from the first report on trafficking in human beings in Europe, published today by … Read the full press release

Statement by President Barroso at the press conference following the ASEM Summit

ASEM Summit /Vientiane, Laos, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — et me start by thanking Lao PDR for hosting this Summit. Mr Prime Minister, you have done a remarkable job in welcoming all of us here and we are grateful for your organization … Read the full press release

FACTSHEET ASEM 9 SUMMIT

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the summit held in Brussels in October 2010, the ninth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) will take place in Vientiane, Laos, on 5-6 November under the theme “Friends for Peace, Partners for Prosperity”. The EU will be represented … Read the full press release