Tag Archives: global investment

EQT Expands Asia Investment Platform with Successful Close of Oversubscribed BPEA IX Fund

(IN BRIEF) EQT has closed its BPEA IX fund at USD 15.6 billion, making it the largest Asia Pacific-focused private equity fund to date. The oversubscribed fund reflects strong global investor demand despite challenging fundraising conditions in the region. Backed … Read the full press release

Volvo CE Invests SEK 2.5 Billion to Enhance Crawler Excavator Production in South Korea, Sweden and North America

(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE has committed SEK 2.5 billion to expand crawler excavator manufacturing across Asia, Europe, and North America. The largest portion of this investment will enhance the Changwon plant in South Korea to secure global production volumes, with … Read the full press release

BBVA and Técnicas Reunidas Forge Alliance to Accelerate Decarbonization and Energy Transition Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) BBVA and Técnicas Reunidas have signed an MoU to foster collaboration in advancing decarbonization and energy transition initiatives. The agreement focuses on enhancing the business of Track, Técnicas Reunidas’ new division specializing in low-carbon technology projects, particularly in … Read the full press release

University of Bristol-Led Study Warns Global Megacities Face Escalating Flood and Drought Risks Amid Climate Extremes

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by WaterAid, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Bristol and Cardiff University, reveals that the world’s 100 most populous cities are increasingly vulnerable to both flooding and drought due to climate change. … Read the full press release