(IN BRIEF) Nokia and MX Fiber have launched a 1,800 km high-capacity optical backbone network in Southeastern Mexico to expand digital connectivity and support major economic projects, including the Interoceanic Corridor and Maya Train. Using Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 1830 Photonic Service Switch, Campeche, Chiapas, data centers, Digital Inclusion, DWDM, economic growth, Flex-Grid, high-speed connectivity, industrial parks, Interoceanic Corridor, Javier Falcón, Maya Train, MX Fiber, Nestor Bergero, Nokia, optical backbone network, partnership, PSS, Quintana Roo, scalable network solutions, Southeastern Mexico, subsea transport hubs, Tabasco, Veracruz
(IN BRIEF) The first section of Phase 2 of Bangalore’s metro expansion, the 19-kilometre Yellow Line with 16 stations, has officially opened, marking a major advancement in the city’s sustainable transport development. Backed by a EUR 340 million loan from … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Agence Française de Développement, air quality improvement, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Bangalore metro, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, BMZ, CO2 reduction, economic growth, European Investment Bank, European railway industry, German railway industry, INDIA, integrated transport system, Japan International Cooperation Agency, KfW, multimodal transport, partnership, Phase 2 metro expansion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, public health benefits, sustainability, sustainable transport, urban mobility, Yellow Line
(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched the Supercharged Sandbox, a new initiative aimed at helping financial services firms safely experiment with artificial intelligence during the early discovery and testing phases. Partnering with NVIDIA, the FCA will provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged accelerated computing, AI Enterprise Software Suite, AI governance, AI in financial services, AI Live Testing, AI regulation, artificial intelligence, Digital Sandbox, economic growth, FCA, Financial Conduct Authority, financial technology, fintech experimentation, fintech innovation, Jessica Rusu, Jochen Papenbrock, NayaOne, NVIDIA, partnership, Supercharged Sandbox, synthetic data, UK AI strategy, UK finance
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with Burgas to provide advisory services for the development of a state-of-the-art scientific campus, which is set to open in 2027. The campus, which will serve four universities in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Bulgaria, Burgas, Children's Hospital, data centers, Dimitar Nikolov, economic growth, EIB, European Investment Bank, higher education, INNOVATION, InvestEU advisory, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, research facilities, scientific campus, sports facilities, student housing, €12.8 million loan
(IN BRIEF) Citadele Bank, with EIF support, has launched a €138 million loan programme aimed at SMEs and microbusinesses in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The initiative, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU programme, will offer loans with low interest rates, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Estonia, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged advisory services, Baltic businesses, Citadele bank, economic growth, EIF, Estonia, European collaboration, European Investment Fund, InvestEU, job creation, Latvia, Lithuania, microbusiness financing, partnership, Small Business Support, SME loans
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, EU, and maib have partnered to fund Castel Mimi’s expansion in Moldova, providing a €1.24 million loan to build a wellness centre at its award-winning wine resort. This investment supports sustainable development in Moldova’s wine tourism … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Moldova, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrii Glevatskyi, Castel Mimi, climate resilience, EBRD, economic growth, energy efficiency, EU, EU4Climate, FINTECC, Green Investment, Iurie Trofim, Jānis Mažeiks, maib, MOLDOVA, partnership, sustainability, sustainable development, tourism development, vineyard, wellness centre, wine industry, wine tourism
(IN BRIEF) NIB has financed the Gene Therapy Centre in Lithuania, a groundbreaking facility advancing gene therapy research and manufacturing. Opened in September, it is a critical part of Lithuania’s life sciences sector, contributing to the country’s goal of growing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged BIO CITY, biotechnology, Celltechna, economic growth, gene therapy, Gene Therapy Centre, investments, life sciences, Lithuania, NIB, Nordic-Baltic region, partnership, research and manufacturing, strategic partnerships, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) VTTI and Höegh Evi have launched the permitting process for the Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET), a key project for enhancing the Netherlands’ energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) has issued the Notification of Intent … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged 2028/2029, economic growth, Eemshaven, energy security, floating storage and regasification unit, FSRU, Höegh Evi, KGG, LNG import capacity, Ministry of Climate and Green Growth, Netherlands, partnership, permitting process, Q4 2025, Rotterdam, stakeholder engagement, sustainability, VTTI, Zeeland, Zeeland Energy Terminal, ZET
(IN BRIEF) KfW Research’s latest study reveals that Germany is facing increased competition from China in EU export markets. While Germany still maintains higher export shares than China in most product categories, its lead is shrinking, with China expanding its … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News
Tagged automotive, business environment, chemical products, CHINA, competitiveness, Dirk Schumacher, economic growth, EU export markets, Germany, KfW, mechanical engineering, trade rivalry
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened its first warehouse in France, located in the Hauts-de-France region. The 75,000 m² facility is part of Maersk’s extensive European logistics network and serves as a key hub for strengthening supply chain solutions in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Anne-Lise Dufour-Tonini, Aymeric Chandavoine, BREEAM certification, Denain, economic growth, France, GLP Park Denain, Hauts-de-France, job creation, logistics, Maersk, partnership, Philippe Graziani, Regional Connectivity, supply chain, sustainable logistics, warehouse
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by the Geological Survey of Estonia to carry out a comprehensive Preliminary Economic Assessment and Pre-Feasibility Study for the Estonian Phosphate Ore project located in Toolse, Estonia. Recognizing Estonia’s significant phosphorite deposits, which are … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Estonia, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, battery production, beneficiation plant, economic growth, environmental impact, Estonian Phosphate Ore project, fertilizers, Geological Survey of Estonia, global supply chain, high-tech industries, Janne Tikka, job creation, Merchant Grade Acid, minerals processing, partnership, phosphorite reserves, phosphorus, Pre-Feasibility Study, Preliminary Economic Assessment, rare earth elements, raw materials, regional economic development, renewable energy, Sirli Sipp Kulli, socio-economic impact, sulphuric acid plant, surface mining, sustainability, sustainable development, Toolse, underground mining
(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group has announced a £300 million order for 45 new trains, featuring state-of-the-art tri-mode technology that can operate on electrified tracks, battery power, or diesel. Manufactured at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe facility and financed by Angel Trains, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged advanced manufacturing, Angel Trains, Arriva Group, battery hybrid, decarbonisation, economic growth, Emissions Reduction, Grand Central, high-skilled jobs, Hitachi Rail, increased seating, Newton Aycliffe, partnership, Regional Connectivity, sustainability, sustainable public transport, track access rights, tri-mode trains, UK rail, £300m order
(IN BRIEF) The University of Crete is set to undergo a significant expansion and upgrade of its student housing and academic facilities through a €95 million financing deal from the European Investment Bank (EIB), under a pioneering Public-Private Partnership with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Education, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 000 square meters, 109, 2, 833 rooms, 846 beds, academic facilities, affordable student housing, AKTOR Group, amphitheatre, climate adaptation, economic growth, EIB, energy efficiency, European Investment Bank, Greece, green campus, Heraklion, InvestEU, InvestEU advisory, NZEB, partnership, PIRAEUS BANK, PPP, Public Private Partnership, Rethymno, Sofia Zacharaki, student accommodation, sustainable infrastructure, Talaia Estia SA, Theodore Tzouros, University of Crete, Yannis Tsakiris, £4, €190 million, €95 million
(IN BRIEF) NORD/LB and the EIB have launched a significant financing partnership to boost the transition to clean energy within the European Union. The collaboration will fund new small and medium-sized renewable energy projects, with targeted investments in photovoltaic systems, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged battery storage, Bernhard Kluttig, clean energy, clean tech, economic growth, EIB, energy security, energy transition, European Investment Bank, European Union, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, France, Germany, Hannover Messe, Jörg Frischholz, Nicola Beer, NORD/LB, onshore wind, partnership, Photovoltaic Systems, renewable energy projects, small and medium-sized enterprises, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Croatia’s economy grew steadily, fueled by significant EU funds, the adoption of the euro, and robust financial support from instruments like EFSI and InvestEU. However, major challenges persist, including a high percentage of exporters (84%) facing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg
Tagged Alternative Financing, Boris Vujčić, competitiveness, CROATIA, Croatian exporters, Croatian National Bank, Debora Revoltella, digital adoption, economic growth, EFSI, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025, EIB Investment Survey 2024, energy costs, EU capital markets, EU funds, EU Regulations, euro adoption, green investments, green transformation, INNOVATION, InvestEU, market integration, Marko Primorac, private co-investors, regulatory simplification, scale-up financing, sustainable investments, Teresa Czerwinska, Zagreb
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has announced that its incubator programs have successfully launched more than 80 startups, highlighting the institution’s dedication to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. These startups, which cover a spectrum of industries such as technology, digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged academic-industry collaboration, digital services, economic growth, Entrepreneurship, incubators, INNOVATION, innovation ecosystem, job creation, life sciences, mentorship, research commercialization, Startups, sustainable solutions, technology, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Aegon has unveiled a new community investment program in Bermuda through a partnership with local organizations. The initiative is geared toward reinforcing the local economy by funding projects that improve education, infrastructure, and job creation. Beyond just capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Aegon, Bermuda, community investment, Corporate Citizenship, economic growth, educational opportunities, INNOVATION, local infrastructure, mentoring, partnership, public-private collaboration, social responsibility, sustainable development, Technical Assistance
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has provided a €132 million guarantee package to Croatia-based Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d. to expand its lending to Croatian Mid-Caps, micro-entrepreneurs, and social enterprises. The package includes a €100 million guarantee from the EIB and €32 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Croatian Mid-Caps, economic growth, EIB Group, EIF, Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d., ESB, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, financial inclusion, Hannes Frotzbacher, InvestEU programme, lending expansion, Marjut Falkstedt, micro-entrepreneurs, partnership, social cohesion, social enterprises, sustainable development, Teresa Czerwinska, €100 million guarantee, €132 million guarantees, €32 million guarantee
(IN BRIEF) The EPP Group has voiced strong support for the upcoming Omnibus business simplification initiative, emphasizing the urgent need for economic growth and job creation in Europe. With a focus on cutting unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles, the group aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics
Tagged administrative burdens, bureaucracy, business simplification, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, CBAM, Climate Action, competitive Europe, Dolors Montserrat, due diligence, economic growth, Environmental Safety, EPP Group, EU, European Commission, European Parliament, future prosperity, INNOVATION, job creation, Omnibus, red tape, regulatory complexity, SMEs, sustainability reporting, Tomas Tobé
(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed the six winners of its research competition, awarding up to £30,000 in funding to each project. These studies aim to deepen the understanding of how regulation can foster economic growth, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Beauhurst, consumer credit, economic growth, Edinburgh Innovations, Fathom Financial Consulting, FCA, financial services, Financial Stability, leadership, LSE Growth Lab, Regulation, research competition, UK fintech, University College London, University of Birmingham
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