STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: Humana AB, a prominent player in the Swedish healthcare sector, has announced the appointment of Hans Dahlgren as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Humana Assistans. Effective today, August 21, 2023, Dahlgren steps into this pivotal role, succeeding the esteemed Andreas Westlund who leaves after a commendable fifteen-year tenure. Hans Dahlgren’s career…
Yuno Energy launches as Ireland’s cheapest electricity provider
Yuno Energy, a new monthly bill pay service from the company behind PrePayPower, has launched today with a discounted unit rate of 38.04c per kilowatt hour, claiming to offer the cheapest rate of electricity available on the market. The company says that customers who switch to Yuno Energy can save over €500 per year on…
TotalEnergies acquires a 26% interest in the Cash-Maple Gas Discoveries
PARIS, FRANCE: TotalEnergies and INPEX have signed an agreement with PTTEP in order to acquire the 100% interest held by PTTEP in the AC-RL7 permit in Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, which is subject to approval by the relevant authorities, TotalEnergies will acquire a 26% interest in the permit in line with its…
DuPont nears $1.8 billion sale of Delrin Resins Unit to The Jordan Company
DuPont De Nemours Inc., a leading materials and chemicals manufacturer, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to divest its Delrin resins unit to private equity firm The Jordan Company, with the deal estimated at approximately $1.8 billion. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg News revealed this development on Sunday. The Jordan Company is poised to…
Mayur Resources appoints John McBride as CEO of Mayur’s Central Lime Project
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Mayur Resources Limited (ASX:MRL) announced the official appointment of Mr. John McBride as the CEO of Mayur’s Central Lime Project. This appointment comes on the heels of the recent agreement with Vison Blue Resources, led by Sir Mick Davis, to invest US$40 million in the Central Lime Project, securing a 49% equity stake….
1ST Group appoints Michael Kafruni as its new Chief Operating Officer
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: 1ST Group Limited has appointed Michael Kafruni as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective today. Michael is a qualified lawyer and has over 15 years’ experience as a senior executive in multinational organisations in health, pharmaceutical, legal and accounting sectors including Althea Group Holdings Limited, CPA Australia Ltd and DLA Piper LLC. Michael…
Australian Strategic Materials appoints Chris Jordaan as Chief Operating Officer
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: MM) announced the appointment of Mr Chris Jordaan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 24 August 2023. Mr Jordaan joins ASM with 31 years in operational and corporate leadership roles in the petrochemical, processing and mining industries in South Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Prior to accepting the…
Foldable smartphone market in China witnesses impressive growth
China’s foldable smartphone market has experienced remarkable expansion, as shipments surged by a staggering 173% year on year, totaling 1.26 million units in the second quarter of 2023, as outlined in a recent industry report. Throughout the initial half of the year, the nation dispatched 2.27 million foldable phones, marking a significant 102% escalation compared…
Stellantis contemplates shifting Ram 1500 Pickup production amid contract negotiations
Stellantis, the automotive conglomerate, has issued a warning regarding the possible relocation of production for the existing Ram 1500 pickup truck from a suburban Detroit factory to Mexico, as disclosed by a union representative on Sunday. Rich Boyer, Vice President of the United Auto Workers (UAW) and head of the Stellantis unit within the union,…
China set to achieve 9 million new energy vehicle sales in 2023
Industry experts anticipate that China will witness the sale of approximately 9 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) this year. Despite policy shifts impacting the sector’s stability, the NEV market’s robust growth remains certain and has emerged as a significant factor in stabilizing consumption trends. Chen Shihua, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers,…
CBI, and Chiliz Forge Partnership to Elevate Football Experience in AlphaVerse Metaverse
PARIS, FRANCE: CBI, a prominent French tech company heralding the upcoming virtual world “AlphaVerse,” has revealed a strategic alliance with blockchain provider Chiliz. The announcement showcases plans to integrate Football at AlphaVerse (FAV), an AI-infused 3D interactive football entertainment hub, onto the Chiliz Chain. This collaboration extends to enhancing experiences for Socios.com Fan Token holders…
TRIG sells three Irish wind farms for €25 million
LONDON, UK: London-based investment firm, TRIG, advised by InfraRed Capital Partners and Renewable Energy Systems (RES), has sealed a deal to divest three onshore wind farms in the Republic of Ireland. The sale, valued at around €25 million, represents a notable 26% premium over the wind farms’ assessed worth as of December 31, 2022. The…