(IN BRIEF) Evonik has sold its betaines production site in Bekasi, Indonesia, to Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd., furthering its transformation into a sustainable specialty chemicals provider. The sale includes the entire PT Evonik Sumi Asih joint venture and its 60 … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged Aekyung Chemical, Asia-Pacific, Bekasi, betaines, Biosurfactants, care solutions, Chemical Industry, divestment, eco-friendly ingredients, esters, Evonik, Evonik divests Bekasi site in Indonesia as part of global shift toward biosurfactants and specialty care ingredients, Evonik strengthens focus on sustainable chemistry with sale of betaines business to South Korea’s Aekyung Chemical, Indonesia, life sciences, personal care, PT Sumi Asih, specialty chemicals, strategic transformation, surfactants, sustainable chemistry, Ute Schick
(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, expanding the firm’s international network to all six continents. The new office, led by an experienced local team, strengthens the consultancy’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and supports … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Management, News
Tagged AI-driven consulting, Asia-Pacific, Australia, business transformation, corporate strategy, Global Expansion, GROWTH, INNOVATION, Investor Services, Management Consulting, Roland Berger establishes Sydney office as cornerstone of global expansion into Australia, Roland Berger strengthens Asia-Pacific presence with launch of first Australian consultancy hub Roland Berger, Ronan Gilhawley, Stefan Schaible, STRATEGY, sustainability, Sydney, transaction advisory, value creation
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched its first Packaging RecycLab in Shanghai, a cutting-edge facility aimed at advancing sustainable packaging through adhesive innovation and recycling research. Developed in alignment with the CEPI/4Evergreen framework, the lab enables localized testing, data generation, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged 4Evergreen, adhesives, Alejandro Schoenhoff, Asia-Pacific, CEPI, China Packaging Federation, circular economy, Green Packaging Recycling China Tour, Henkel, Henkel Opens RecycLab in China to Advance Circular Economy and Industry Collaboration, Li Hua, packaging industry, packaging innovation, Packaging recyclab, recycling, Shanghai, sustainability, Sustainable packaging, Yanjie Zheng
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has announced its new strategic plan Lead & Grow, building on the success of its previous Grow & Impact initiative. The plan aims to drive profitable growth between 2026 and 2030 through innovation, sustainability, and disciplined capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Asia-Pacific, Benoit Bazin, CO2 reduction, Construction Chemicals, EBITDA, emerging markets, Europe, global strategy, Grow & Impact, infrastructure, Lead & Grow, non-residential buildings, North America, profitability, ROCE, Saint-Gobain, Saint-Gobain Unveils Ambitious 2026–2030 Plan to Drive Profitability Sustainability and Shareholder Value, Shareholder Value, sustainability, sustainable construction
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Shanghai, a €60 million investment designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer collaboration, and expand sustainable solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged adhesives, Asia-Pacific, Carmen Chua, CHINA, customer collaboration, Digital Twin, functional coatings, Henkel, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel Strengthens Asia-Pacific Innovation Footprint with New Inspiration Center Shanghai, industrial innovation, Inspiration Center Shanghai, Mark Dorn, Nigel Fay, partnership, sealants, sustainable growth, sustainable innovation, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
(IN BRIEF) Covestro is acquiring two HDI derivative production sites in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, USA, from Vencorex Holding SAS to expand its global aliphatics capabilities. The move strengthens the company’s Solutions & Specialties segment and supports its Sustainable Future … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged adhesives, aliphatics production, Asia-Pacific, Christian Baier, Coatings and Adhesives, Covestro, DSM Resins & Functional Materials, Freeport, HDI derivatives, hexamethylene diisocyanate, materials manufacturing, North America, polyurethane Coatings, production capacity expansion, PTT Global Chemical, Rayong, sealants, specialty chemicals, Sustainable Future strategy, THAILAND, Thomas Roemer, USA, Vencorex
(IN BRIEF) Bayer and M2i Group have extended their distribution partnership to cover Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the United States, following a successful 2023 agreement in Europe and Africa. This exclusive deal will enable Bayer to market M2i’s pheromone gel … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Asia-Pacific, Bayer, biological crop protection, complex molecules, digital crop-management, exclusive distribution, Latin America, M2i Group, partnership, pest monitoring, pheromone gels, Phillippe Guerret, Press technology, Ralf Glaubitz, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, United States, VYNYTY Press series
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a lead logistics provider (LLP) agreement with Evonik to manage air, sea, and road transportation across Asia-Pacific. This collaboration will cover key markets including Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alan Ni, Asia-Pacific, cost reduction, Evonik, Kuehne+Nagel, Lead Logistics Provider, logistics agreement, Operational Efficiency, partnership, supply chain optimization, technology solutions, transport management, Xia Fuliang
(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the US and Asia-Pacific for the first time under its 2025–2030 strategy. Tash Miah has begun her new role in Washington, DC, while Camille Blackburn will open a regional … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Asia-Pacific, asset management, Australia, Camille Blackburn, FCA, FCA overseas expansion, FCA strategy 2025-2030, Financial Conduct Authority, financial services, financial supervision, international finance, inward investment, non-bank financial intermediation, partnership, regulatory cooperation, Tash Miah, UK exports, UK financial hub, UK regulation, US-UK relations, Washington DC
(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched its advanced Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, Mexico, on April 10, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of enhanced customer service and innovation. The facility manufactures polymer filter plates for both internal and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Armando Luna, Asia-Pacific, customer service, Dewatering Development Hub, dewatering technology, distribution center, environmental sustainability, EUR 45 million investment, filtration technology, Giuseppe Campanelli, global markets, Great Place to Work®, Irapuato, Larox®, Metso, Mexico, net-zero CO₂ emissions, Operational Efficiency, partership, polymer filter plates, Product Development, production optimization, solar power, sustainability, Tomas Hakala
(IN BRIEF) Continental has established its dominance in the electric vehicle market by supplying original equipment tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume fully electric vehicle manufacturers in 2024. With nine of the top 10 EV manufacturers in each … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aerodynamic design, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Continental, EcoContact 7, electric vehicles, EMEA, energy efficiency, EV-Compatible, global leadership, low rolling resistance, Manja Greimeier, original equipment tires, propellant, quiet performance, rolling noise, safety
(IN BRIEF) Continental has secured original equipment approval for its PremiumContact 6 tires in a 22-inch size, now featured on the Zeekr 001 electric sedan from Chinese automaker Zeekr. Designed for high safety and dynamic handling, these summer tires deliver … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 22-inch tires, Asia-Pacific, braking performance, Continental, cornering stability, dynamic handling, electric sedan, electric vehicles, high-volume manufacturers, load index, low rolling resistance, original equipment, PremiumContact 6, safety, silica rubber compound, summer tire, Zeekr, Zeekr 001
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of FOSROC, a major player in the construction chemicals industry, further expanding its global reach. The acquisition strengthens Saint-Gobain’s position in high-growth markets like India and the Middle East and aligns with its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, additives, adhesives, Asia-Pacific, Cement, Cemix brand, Chryso, concrete, concrete repair, Construction Chemicals, emerging markets, Flooring, FOSROC, GCP, global leader, High Performance Solutions, INDIA, light construction, Middle East, OVNIVER, partnership, Saint-Gobain, sales, sealants, sustainability, sustainable construction, technical solutions, waterproofing
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG, through its subsidiary Industriewerk Schaeffler INA-Ingenieurdienst GmbH, is acquiring Dhruva Automation & Controls, a Pune-based specialist in industrial automation and software solutions. With 65 employees and a strong presence in Asia-Pacific markets, Dhruva complements Schaeffler Digital … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BMT has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), a Melbourne-based naval design and marine engineering consultancy, enhancing its capabilities in the defence and commercial maritime sectors. With a legacy of high-profile projects for the Royal Australian Navy and others, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Australian Maritime Technologies, BMT, Graeme Nayler, partnership, Rob Dunbar, Sarah Kenny OBE
(IN BRIEF) Global IPO activity in the first half of 2024 saw a decline, with 551 listings raising US$52.2 billion, marking a 12% decrease in volume and a 16% drop in proceeds year-on-year. While industrials led in number of IPOs … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Americas, Asia-Pacific, EMEIA, EY, Financial, George Chan, Global IPO, investment
(IN BRIEF) Taiwan celebrates the inauguration of the Greater Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s renewable energy journey. With a total installed capacity of 900 MW, these wind farms are the largest … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Asia-Pacific, Christy Wang, Emmanuel Jaclot, Jeff Chang, Mads Nipper, offshore wind farms, partnership, Patrick Harnett, Per Mejnert Kristensen, President Tsai Ing-wen, Shen Jong-chin, sustainability, Taiwan, Wang Mei-hua, Ørsted
(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 21-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced four appointments of experienced hydrogen experts to support the rapid growth of the company’s hydrogen business in the Asia Pacific region. The new … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged appointments, Asia-Pacific, Brice Le Gallo, climate change, DNV, Dr. Peerapat Vithayarichareon, Dr. Robert Judd, Dr. Thomas Koller, hydrogen business, hydrogen experts, low-carbon hydrogen, Neil Slater, Penda Sall, Scott Trevean
(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays announces the appointment of Carrie Chen as Vice Chairman of Greater China Banking; and Sung-Min Chung as Head of Technology in Banking for Asia Pacific. The appointments will strengthen senior client coverage … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Asia-Pacific, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BANKING, Barclays, blue-chip clients, Carrie Chen, CHINA, FIG, Industrials, Investment Banking, iTutorGroup, Macquarie Group, McKinsey & Co, Morgan Stanley, Sung-Min Chung, Technology in Banking, TMT, Vanessa Koo, ZZ Capital International
(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 9-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel announced it is rolling out an AI-based digital freight platform in Asia Pacific, first starting off with Thailand. With this launch, the company is expanding its suite of online services. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, International Trade, Internet & Online, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, AI freight platform, Asia-Pacific, carriers, Chellan Ganesan, comparison process, Digital freight platform, digital transformation, etrucKNow, freight platform, KPMG Digital Village, Kuehne + Nagel, overland logistics, overland shipments, simplified quotation, THAILAND, truck operators, Trucks
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