LONDON, UK: S-Ventures Plc has reached an agreement to acquire the whole of the issued share capital of Market Rocket Limited, a dynamic, growth-focused digital agency that partners exclusively with product and brand owners globally to identify and realise significant digital business opportunities. Subject to contract and due diligence, the acquisition is expected to complete…
Mitsui to acquire 27.5% in Mainstream Renewable Power for EUR 575mn
OSLO, NORWAY: Mainstream Renewable Power, the global renewable energy company, announced that Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has agreed to invest EUR 575 million in Mainstream in the form of new common shares, corresponding to a 27.5 percent equity stake in the company. Mitsui will take a long-term active role in the growth of the company,…
Qatar Stock Exchange and Astana International Exchange agree on cooperation
DOHA, QATAR: Astana International Exchange (AIX) and Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and agreed to establish cooperation in mutually beneficial areas. The MOU was signed by QSE’s Marketing and Communications Director Mr. Hussein Mohammad Al-Abdullah, representing QSE’s CEO Mr. Tamim Al-Kawari, and Mr. Renat Bekturov, CEO of AIX in the…
Austal Australia delivers 1st evolved cape class patrol boat to Australian Navy
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) announced Austal Australia has delivered the first of six Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Otway, was officially accepted and named by the Minister for Defence, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP at a ceremony held a t Austal’s Henderson, Western Australia,…
BluGlass to acquire US laser diode production facility for $2.5mn
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Australian semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) has reached agreement to acquire a commercial Silicon Valley laser diode production facility lease and manufacturing equipment (the Fab) for US$2.5 million. The acquisition will fast-track BluGlass’ growth strategy, significantly increasing its laser diode manufacturing capacity and bringing forward higher-value product development timelines. To fund the…
Janus Henderson appoints Ali Dibadj as next Chief Executive Officer
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Janus Henderson Group plc (ASX: JHG) has appointed Ali Dibadj as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company effective no later than 27 June 2022. Ali Dibadj succeeds Dick Weil, who, as previously announced, will retire as CEO and a member of the Board as of 31 March 2022. Effective 1 April 2022,…
4 Easy Ways to Stay Off Your Phone While Studying
In today’s generation, one thing that has been affecting the concentration of the students is the phone. In post covid time the usage of phones has dramatically increased. This has been a constant concern of the parents about why their kids are not keeping their phones aside at the time of studying. The phone has…
Why Businesses Should Consider Investing in Franchise to Stay Relevant
In order to stay relevant in today’s competitive market, businesses need to be constantly growing and expanding. One great way to do this is by investing in a franchise. Franchises are businesses that are owned and operated by individual entrepreneurs but are supported by a larger organization. This gives business owners the benefits of both…
Aker collaborates with Microsoft for scaling of the carbon capture value chain
OSLO, NORWAY: Aker Carbon Capture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to pursue joint innovation and explore opportunities to offer services in the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) market. Aker Carbon Capture and Microsoft will demonstrate the full value chain of carbon reduction and removal utilizing Aker Carbon Capture’s proprietary CCUS…
Electric air taxi infrastructure provider, Skyports raises $23mn Series B funding
LONDON, UK: Skyports, the electric air taxi infrastructure and drone services provider, has raised USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The capital, from a combination of new and existing investors, will enable Skyports to consolidate its position as a global leader in the advanced air mobility infrastructure and…
Boskalis consortium wins Hollandse Kust West Beta export cabling contract
AMSTERDAM: Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., a leading global services provider operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors, has been awarded the Hollandse Kust West Beta export cable contract by TenneT, in consortium with Orient Cables (NBO). The contract scope comprises the installation of two 65-kilometer-long export cables that will connect the planned…
Majorel Group included in the FTSE Global Small Cap Index
LUXEMBOURG: Majorel Group Luxembourg S.A., a leading global provider of next-generation end-to-end customer experience (CX) solutions for digital-native and vertical leading brands, has been included in the FTSE Global Small Cap Index (GEISSC), the small cap segment within the FTSE Global Equity Index universe. Following FTSE’s semi-annual index review, it announced on February 23, 2022…