Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) experienced a downturn in the first six months of 2023, with new orders falling by 9.6% overall compared to the same period last year. New orders declined significantly more in the second quarter than in the first (-14.3 % compared to -4.8%). First-half exports also fell, by 1.1%, while sales languished at ...
Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - - COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber outlines an action plan focused on fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full inclusivity. - "This plan came from listening to ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - This new equipment allows fashion manufacturers to adapt to the growing need for small series production. They improve the productivity, flexibility, and environmental footprint of cutting rooms. Lectra supports the transformation of fashion, automotive and furniture players by providing ...
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - During the 8th OPEC International Seminar, held in Vienna, under the theme "Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Transition." Dr. Al Jaber thanked OPEC for playing an essential role in balancing energy markets, promoting global prosperity and advancing the goals of sustainable development. - "Dramatically reducing emissions, ...
Shenyang, China (ots/PRNewswire) - - Geek+ brings its AMR expertise to premium car manufacturer BMW Brilliance Automotive's vehicle production facility to strengthen digitalization and end-to-end value chain. Geek+, the global leader in AMR technology, and BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA), one of China's leading premium automotive manufacturers, announce the automation ...
Beit Yanai, Israel (ots/PRNewswire) - Electreon (TASE: ELWS), announced today that the Transportation Authority of Trøndelag County has selected Electreon's wireless Electric Road System (ERS) as the sole tender winner for charging a bus wirelessly. This tender was planned specifically to evaluate wireless charging ...
Bristol, England (ots/PRNewswire) - Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) and Pismo, the next-gen banking and payments software company, jointly announced their relationship in which Citi will use Pismo's technology platform to help strengthen Citi's corporate demand deposit accounts (DDA), to clients worldwide. Citi TTS continues to migrate its solutions, services, ...
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Bern (ots) - How can economic progress be aligned with social and environmental responsibility? In closing, the National Research Programme "Sustainable Economy" (NRP 73) presents recommendations in this regard. To mark its conclusion, the National Research Programme "Sustainable Economy: resource-efficient, future-oriented, innovative" (NRP 73) is presenting a white paper with recommendations to policymakers for the ...
Zurich (ots) - The business situation in the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) is currently still good. Both sales (+4.9%) and exports (+2.8%) rose in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the previous year. However, the decline in new orders in the first quarter (-4.8%) and the low worldwide Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicate considerably ...
Bern (ots) - In 2022, the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) committed a total of USD 95 million to seven new investments and concluded the year with a negative operating result of minus CHF 13.1 million. The seven new investments will contribute directly to the achievements of SIFEM's development goals, especially in terms of job creation, climate ...
Lisbon, Portugal (ots/PRNewswire) - Hovione, the specialist integrated CDMO, leader in spray drying and particle engineering, and H&T Presspart have entered in a strategic partnership to advance the development of Presspart's Sunriser© Capsule-based Dry Powder Inhaler platform. The demand for inhalable drugs that ...
swissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Tel Aviv, Israel (ots/PRNewswire) - New body to include industry experts: Thomas Zeeb, René Karsenti, Yanming Xiao Fintica AI Ltd, a leading provider of next-generation AI for the financial industry, has announced a new Advisory Board made up of experienced financial executives, providing long-term vision and insights to help shape the future of AI for capital ...
SERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung
Zurich (ots) - Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV conducted a study on the export and employment effects it generates with Offenburg University's Institute for Trade and Innovation (IfTI). The analysis shows that SERV compensates for exporting and financing risks on a large scale, thus creating and preserving up to 21,000 jobs in Switzerland. SERV also makes additional ...
Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - Today, the European Electricity trade association Eurelectric releases its landmark study on how to make the EU electricity market design fit for a net-zero future. The conclusion is clear: Europe's power market needs an evolution that builds on the existing structure which has been refined over more than two decades. The study proposes to ...
New York (ots/PRNewswire) - Deployment of state-of-the-art, integrated platform is a key component of UNDP's new digital corporate management system United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Infosys Public Services (IPS), a US-based subsidiary of global next-generation digital services and consulting leader ...
Lisbon, Portugal (ots/PRNewswire) - Hovione, the specialist integrated CDMO, leader in spray drying and particle engineering, and Ripple Therapeutics, a leading ophthalmic sustained drug delivery company, have entered a strategic partnership to expand the use of Ripple's Epidel® platform beyond ophthalmic applications. The core feature of Ripple's Epidel® technology ...
MIGAL Galilee Research Institute
Qiryat Shmona, Israel (ots/PRNewswire) - Conference led to launch of Israel APV Steering Committee, 110 pilot projects and joint ventures As the world's leading proponent of agri-photovoltaics (APV), the MIGAL Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL), a mega-research center supported by Israel's Ministry of Innovation, ...
Lisbon, Portugal (ots/PRNewswire) - Hovione, the leader in spray drying and particle engineering, won the 2023 CDMO Leadership Award across all six categories – capability, compatibility, expertise, quality, reliability and service across all three groups of respondents (Big Pharma, Small Pharma, and Overall ...
Zürich (ots) - The performance of the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) has improved in the past year. Compared with 2021, sales were up by 9.4%, exports by 5.6%, and new orders received by 2.4%. This partially offset the slump in orders experienced in the third quarter of 2022. For the current year, businesses' expectations are cautiously optimistic. Having ...
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Masdar-produced report finds decarbonization budgets are significant source of concern, with less than a third of executives believing their funds are adequate - 60 percent of organizations taking steps to reduce emissions but have not yet set net-zero targets, with reliable financing the main ...
SERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung
Zurich (ots) - Today, the Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV has published its guideline for supporting the transition to clean energy. In line with the COP26 Statement signed by Switzerland, SERV will no longer provide direct support to the international energy sector, which remains fully focused on the use of fossil ...
Barcelona, Spain (ots/PRNewswire) - Mobile industry commitments to science-based targets and net zero also growing strongly as operators seek to decarbonise The GSMA's annual Mobile Net Zero report, released today, revealed that mobile operators are making tangible gains in the drive towards net zero, with nearly a ...
BMO Financial Group - Appointments
Toronto (ots/PRNewswire) - BMO Financial Group today announced the appointment of Nadim Hirji as Group Head, BMO Commercial Banking. Mr. Hirji will report to Chief Executive Officer Darryl White and join the bank's Executive Committee. His appointment is effective March 1, 2023. "Across North America, BMO's commercial bankers are fueling the growth and resilience of our clients' businesses that help our economy thrive and ...
BMO Financial Group - Acquisitions; BMO Financial Group US - Acquisitions
Toronto and Chicago (ots/PRNewswire) - BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO), and its subsidiaries BMO Financial Corp. and BMO Harris Bank N.A. (together, "BMO"), announced today it has completed the acquisition of Bank of the West from BNP Paribas (XPAR: BNP). BMO's acquisition of Bank of the West brings nearly 1.8 million customers to BMO and extends its banking presence through more than 500 additional branches ...
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, President-Designate for COP28, and Chairman of Masdar, yesterday conferred with His Excellency Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, as part ...
Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
2022 Overview - A successful new beginning after the pandemic The year 2022 was marked by a new start after the pandemic. After a weak first trimester, passenger numbers also increased strongly at EuroAirport. In total, the Airport welcomed 7 million passengers in ...
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - UAE's global clean energy powerhouse signs deals for projects with a combined generation capacity of 5 GW across Angola, Uganda, and Zambia - Agreements signed under umbrella of Etihad 7 – a global development fund launched by the UAE to provide 100 million people across African ...