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Talgo 230 Wins Approval for Germany and Denmark, Paving the Way for ICE L and EuroCity Services

(IN BRIEF) Talgo’s 230 train has received technical approval from the European Railway Agency and Germany’s Federal Railway Authority for commercial service in Germany and Denmark, paving the way for operations under Deutsche Bahn’s “ICE L” and DSB’s “EuroCity” brands. … Read the full press release

Gasum Supplies 100% Bio-LNG to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia for Fully Fossil-Free Ferry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Gasum will supply only renewable bio-LNG to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia, enabling the vessel’s daily Finland–Sweden route to run entirely on fossil-free fuel. The initiative, part of a collaboration with Stena Line to meet FuelEU Maritime compliance, allows Wasaline … Read the full press release

Nokia and MX Fiber Build 1,800 km Optical Backbone to Drive Economic Growth and Digital Inclusion in Southeastern Mexico

(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

BESTSELLER Leads $20 Million Investment in Softwear Automation to Accelerate Sewbot Apparel Production

(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER has led a $20 million Series B1 funding round for Softwear Automation to speed up the development and scaling of its Sewbot technology for automated t-shirt production. Made through BESTSELLER’s Invest FWD platform, the investment also brings … Read the full press release

Sandoz Partners with Elawan Energy on 150 MW Spanish Solar Project to Power Nearly 90% of European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has signed a 10-year virtual PPA with Elawan Energy to develop 150 MW of new solar capacity in Valladolid, Spain, expected to meet almost 90% of electricity demand for its European operations. This partnership is a key … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Hosts Free Careers Event for Aspiring Animal Care and Veterinary Professionals in Hartcliffe

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will host a free animal careers advice drop-in session on Wednesday 13 August, from 2 to 4 pm at its Hartcliffe Micro-campus, inviting animal lovers in Withywood, Hartcliffe, and nearby areas to explore career … Read the full press release

Umeå University Researchers Reveal How Global ‘Über-Lake’ Model Transforms Understanding of Freshwater and Climate Links

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Umeå University, together with international partners, have developed a novel framework that treats the world’s millions of lakes as a single composite “Über-lake,” enabling the discovery of emergent patterns that individual studies cannot capture. Using global … Read the full press release

KfW-backed Yellow Line in Bangalore Metro Phase 2 Opens to Boost Sustainable Urban Transport

(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

LEGO Group and Aardman Launch Stop Motion Challenge to Spark Young Builders’ Storytelling Skills

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Aardman Animations have partnered to launch a stop motion storytelling challenge for children via the LEGO Play app. The initiative features an Aardman-animated short introducing Boop, a clay alien who enters a LEGO world, … Read the full press release

Wood Wins $50 Million Contract Extension to Enhance Operations at Ampol’s Lytton Refinery with AI Technology

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a $50 million, two-year extension to its maintenance services contract at Ampol’s Lytton refinery in Brisbane, Australia. The agreement includes maintenance management, technical services, brownfield modifications, and the introduction of Wood’s AI-powered maintAI platform to … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Joins National Effort to Map Sustainability Practices Across Scottish Education

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow, in partnership with the University of Stirling, the University of Edinburgh, and University College London, has launched a national survey to explore how sustainability and environmental topics are addressed in Scotland’s education system. Building … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Growth of Azerbaijan’s Saloğlu with US$ 7 Million Local Currency Loan for Facility and Retail Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is lending the equivalent of US$ 7 million in local currency to Azerbaijani furniture maker Saloğlu to finance new equipment for its Agstafa plant and upgrades to its retail network. Established in 2000, Saloğlu produces a … Read the full press release

Bosch and CARIAD Develop AI-Driven Software Stack for Level 2 and 3 Automated Driving with 2026 Launch Target

(IN BRIEF) Bosch and CARIAD are advancing their Automated Driving Alliance by creating an AI-powered software stack for Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving, with a production rollout targeted for mid-2026. Developed entirely in-house with proprietary IP, the system … Read the full press release

CPB Contractors to Deliver Key Section of Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway Upgrade Connecting to North East Link

(IN BRIEF) CPB Contractors, part of CIMIC Group, will deliver the Eastern Freeway upgrades from Tram Road to Springvale Road as part of the Synergy consortium with BMD Constructions and Arup. The project will create new lanes, improve ramps, add … Read the full press release

Ingka Investments Backs China’s Re-mall to Expand High-Quality Plastic Recycling Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, part of Ingka Group—the largest IKEA retailer—has made its first Chinese investment in the circular economy with growth capital for Re-mall, a leading recycler of post-consumer packaging waste in China. Using proprietary technology, Re-mall produces transparent … Read the full press release

Expro Achieves Industry First with Fully Remote Five-Plug Cementing Operation in Saudi Arabia

(IN BRIEF) Expro has set a new industry benchmark by completing the world’s first fully remote five-plug cementing operation in Saudi Arabia, using its Generation-X™ Remote Plug Launcher and SkyHook™ cement-line make-up device. The automated solution eliminated red-zone entry and … Read the full press release

EQT to Take Control of Remember in Landmark KRW 500 Billion Deal to Boost Asia HR Tech Leadership

(IN BRIEF) EQT, via its BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII, will acquire a controlling stake in Remember & Company, one of South Korea’s fastest-growing AI-based HR technology platforms, in a KRW 500 billion (USD 400 million) deal. The acquisition, which … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom to deliver and operate advanced tolling system for Melbourne’s North East Link Tollway

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded the contract to deliver and operate the tolling infrastructure for Melbourne’s North East Link Tollway, part of Victoria’s AUD 90 billion Big Build program. The project will connect the M80 Ring Road to … Read the full press release

DNV and RSI release study on decarbonizing Europe’s ageing short sea dry bulk fleet

(IN BRIEF) DNV and the Responsible Shipping Initiative have published a study on decarbonizing the short sea dry bulk fleet, revealing that limited incentives for smaller vessels are slowing progress toward IMO 2050 goals. Many ships in the ageing European … Read the full press release

Encavis acquires turnkey 34 MW wind project from PNE AG to power over 22,000 households

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG has sold its under-construction Sundern-Allendorf wind farm in Sauerland to Encavis AG. The 34 MW project, featuring five 6.8 MW turbines, will supply around 22,800 households with renewable electricity once operational in the first half of … Read the full press release