Tag Archives: Asia-Pacific

BMT Expands Asia-Pacific Reach with Acquisition of Australian Maritime Technologies

(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

EY Reports Global IPO Decline in H1 2024, Highlighting Regional Disparities with Americas and EMEIA Growth as Asia-Pacific Falters

(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

Taiwan Inaugurates Asia-Pacific’s Largest Offshore Wind Farms, Doubling Nation’s Capacity

(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

DNV appoints four experienced hydrogen experts to its hydrogen business across Asia Pacific

(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

Barclays strengthens senior client coverage in Asia Pacific region with new appointments

(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

AI based freight platform by Kuehne + Nagel to shape the future of the overland shipments in Asia Pacific

(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

Deutsche Bank further strengthens APAC team following its positive momentum in the region

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 24-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank announces the appointment of Kevin Burke as Head of Institutional and Treasury Coverage, Asia Pacific. In 2018 the business was created to consolidate and strengthen multiple interfaces between the … Read the full press release

Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019: Switzerland remains #1; Singapore leads Asia-Pacific; Europe dominates the top 10; China leader among BRICS nations

(PRESS RELEASE) MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, EUROPE, 23-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Adecco Group, Tata Communications and INSEAD have just released their annual benchmark report that looks into the ability of 125 countries around the world to compete for talent. According … Read the full press release

Milestone: 10 million flying hours in nearly 5 million flights for the ultra-reliable long distance business aircraft engine – the Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 17-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has just announced its Tay 611-8 engine has recently reached to 10 million flying hours milestone in after having had nearly 5 million flights. The engine was originally launched in 1987 and … Read the full press release

Eurex extends its trading hours to cover the Asia Pacific time zone for liquid Benchmark Fixed Income Products

Frankfurt am Main, 04-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex is extending its trading hours to cover the Asia Pacific time zone for liquid Benchmark Fixed Income Products. Some experts see this as a good opportunity to generate alpha for both the sell and … Read the full press release

Matt Pecot appointed Head of Equities Asia Pacific at Barclays

HONG KONG, 10-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays today announces the appointment of Matt Pecot as Head of Equities Asia Pacific. Mr. Pecot is based in Hong Kong and is responsible for leading the Equities franchise in Asia Pacific, a region that … Read the full press release

Coface: Growing Chinese investments could eventually pose a threat to Japanese corporate interests in the Asia Pacific region

Bois-Colombes, France, 16-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — According to Coface, China and Japan are becoming competitors for trade and investment in the Asia Pacific region. Coface’s report, entitled “Clash of the Titans: China’s rise fuels competition with Japan’s interests in Asia”, reveals … Read the full press release

NORMA Group expands test laboratories in Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific

Maintal, Germany, 19-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, is expanding its test laboratories in the regions Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. In modern test facilities, qualified experts will validate new products and develop … Read the full press release

World’s First Intrinsically Safe Windows 10 Tablet Approved for Hazardous Locations in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia

Aegex Tablets Gain ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 Certification LONDON, 8-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s first intrinsically safe, Windows 10, Intel-based tablet, developed by Aegex Technologies LLC, has gained certification for use in hazardous locations in Europe and multiple international regions, including the Middle East, Africa and … Read the full press release

Thomson Reuters Veteran Christoph Pleitgen joins revolutionary video creation platform Wochit as Senior VP, Sales and Business Development, EMEA and APAC

NEW YORK, NY, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wochit, the revolutionary video creation platform that empowers any storyteller to produce studio-quality video in minutes, announced that Christoph Pleitgen has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development of … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes adds specialized Single Risk & Political Risk insurance team based in Singapore

Hong Kong / Singapore, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Euler Hermes, the world’s leading provider of trade credit insurance, is expanding its services in Asia Pacific with the addition of a specialized Single Risk & Political Risk insurance team based in Singapore. … Read the full press release

Fokker Services received approval from EASA and FAA for its new component repair shop in Singapore

Singapore, 31-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Fokker Services has received approval from EASA and FAA for its new component repair shop in Singapore. The component repair shop focuses on Regional Aircraft and serves its customers with Avionics, Hydraulics and limited structure component maintenance. … Read the full press release

Catherine Ashton to visit Singapore for the Shangri La dialogue (Asia Security dialogue)

Brussels, 31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission Catherine Ashton travels this week to Singapore where she is to represent the European Union in the Shangri La dialogue on 31 … Read the full press release